Football Rolando McClain reportedly has Crohns disease - Page 2

Icon · 03-10-2010, 04:26 PM

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(4:00 PM): Tide LB discloses non-football illness… Star Alabama MLB Rolando McClain stunned the pro scouting fraternity when he disclosed after he became ill during the Tide’s pro day today that he has had Crohn's Disease, an inflammatory intestinal condition, since his freshman year in high school. McClain reportedly treats the condition with medication and obviously has been able to play with it a very high level to date, however, its certain to be a major red flag for pro teams heading into the 2010 draft at which McClain had been rated as a top 10-15 prospect. McClain also indicated that he has been dealing with a hamstring issue since October, but still ran well enough at today's on-campus workout, posting unofficial 40 times of 4.71 and 4.74. Meanwhile, DT Terrence Cody weighed in at a 'svelte' 348 pounds, down another 6 from the combine and 22 since his disastrous Senior Bowl appearance; for the record, Cody also did 32 reps pressing 225 pounds. At the same time, Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant reportedly did not take part in the Cowboys' on-campus workout because he has a hamstring injury. More when it becomes available.

**AustinChief** · 03-10-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

He just became a 2nd round pick, that must be nice.

further than that. I would imagine he just dropped to 3 or lower. Crohn's is serious.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 03-10-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinChief

further than that. I would imagine he just dropped to 3 or lower. Crohn's is serious.

Absolutely. I would not be surprised at all if it will shorten his career by at least 5 years. That really sucks for him.

Mecca · 03-10-2010, 05:03 PM

It could be significant because Erin Henderson went from a 2nd round pick to not drafted because of the issue of him not having an ACL.

Mr. Laz · 03-10-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

I would not draft him at all. IT depends on his disease, but as time goes on an he gets older it will get worse and more difficult for him to compete. You might not get his first contract out of him.

i just don't see anyone draft him top 10 now. He'll be lucky if he doesn't drop into round 2. Of course it depends on where the disease is specifically located.

can't be good

**the Talking Can** · 03-10-2010, 05:05 PM

damn, that sucks for him....dude is gonna drop

**SAUTO** · 03-10-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

It could be significant because Erin Henderson went from a 2nd round pick to not drafted because of the issue of him not having an ACL.

isnt an ACL a little more important when it comes to football than this issue

Mecca · 03-10-2010, 05:05 PM

Teams aren't to keen on drafting guys that they won't get numerous years out of anymore so there is a good thought that he could fall into the mid rounds.

Mecca · 03-10-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

isnt an ACL a little more important when it comes to football than this issue

No because he's fine now, he fell because they thought the issue would shorten his career, and this would be the same for McClain.

**SAUTO** · 03-10-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

No because he's fine now, he fell because they thought the issue would shorten his career, and this would be the same for McClain.

ok thanks

Mr. Laz · 03-10-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

isnt an ACL a little more important when it comes to football than this issue

would you spend a 1st round pick on a guy who is a game time decision EVERY week? Crohns can flare up anytime and he would miss a game.

it's not like diabetes which is fairly controllable.

Garcia Bronco · 03-10-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

i just don't see anyone draft him top 10 now. He'll be lucky if he doesn't drop into round 2. Of course it depends on where the disease is specifically located.

can't be good

I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't get drafted at all. I hope he took advantage of that free education. One of the problems with Chrons is you might not be able to keep weight on....key for an NFL football player.

Mecca · 03-10-2010, 05:09 PM

He'll get drafted, just probably not with a 1st rounder now.

I think the Chiefs would use a 2 or a 3 on him if he did fall that far.

Pants · 03-10-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't get drafted at all. I hope he took advantage of that free education.

Because of Crohn's? Give me a break. When it flares, you do a course of Methotrexate and back to the field. How many times has it affected his play in college? Dude is getting drafted, I have no doubts about that.

Titty Meat · 03-10-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Teams aren't to keen on drafting guys that they won't get numerous years out of anymore so there is a good thought that he could fall into the mid rounds.

You just said the 2nd round.

**SAUTO** · 03-10-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

would you spend a 1st round pick on a guy who is a game time decision EVERY week? Crohns can flare up anytime and he would miss a game.

it's not like diabetes which is fairly controllable.

how many games has he missed due to this in college?

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