Thread: Sounds like Crick is going to IR

Broncos DL Jared Crick is undergoing back surgery and will have a "lengthy absence."
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Crick could be headed to I.R. We'd bet on it after the Broncos signed DT Ahtyba Rubin on Friday morning. Crick didn't play Week 1 and was rather terrible across 938 snaps last season

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/7508/jared-crick

Apparently we signed Ahtyaba Rubin in his place

Broncos signed DT Ahtyba Rubin, formerly of the Seahawks.
Rubin, 31, was dumped by the Seahawks at final cuts after they traded for Sheldon Richardson. The Broncos' defensive front needs help; NT Domata Peko and DT Jared Crick are below-average starters. Rubin isn't much of an upgrade, but he's worth a flier to help try and shore up this defense.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4932/ahtyba-rubin

Sorry crick but this is perfect. I don't know the other guy but I already like him better...and he played for Seattle, whom they tried to trade. Mo way would anyone trade for crick

I posted this in the game week thread. Some of the beat writers are saying it's not a guarantee he gets surgery, but I suspect that's where it's headed. Back injuries are tricky, so that's probably the best course of action for him.

Originally Posted by underrated29

Sorry crick but this is perfect. I don't know the other guy but I already like him better...and he played for Seattle, whom they tried to trade. Mo way would anyone trade for crick

No one would trade for Rubin either. Crick was having a great camp and preseason before going down with injury. Rubin is a run stuffing beast, but offers no pass rush. Mr. Harris, come on down!

Originally Posted by underrated29

Sorry crick but this is perfect. I don't know the other guy but I already like him better...and he played for Seattle, whom they tried to trade. Mo way would anyone trade for crick

Rubin was really suspect across the board last year, he's not a great player currently IMO, but could find a second wind with us. Crick's not a great player either so really it's kind of a wash.

We're basically going to have to keep signing warm bodies to toss at that position all year until one sticks anyway, Rubin's as good as anyplace to start doing so.

Originally Posted by Ziggy

No one would trade for Rubin either. Crick was having a great camp and preseason before going down with injury. Rubin is a run stuffing beast, but offers no pass rush. Mr. Harris, come on down!

From what I understand (and I could be wrong) Rubin even struggled against the run last year which is why Seattle is cutting bait. Sometimes a fresh location can cause a player to bounce back, we'll see how it works out.

Originally Posted by Freyaka

From what I understand (and I could be wrong) Rubin even struggled against the run last year which is why Seattle is cutting bait. Sometimes a fresh location can cause a player to bounce back, we'll see how it works out.

He can be thrown right into the fire against Zeke and that O-line this week.

Only reason Seattle cut him was because they got Richardson.

I like our rotation of Wolfe, Harris and Gotsis. I don't think we have to count on Rubin starting. He was a good player at one point in his career, but sure what he has left in the tank

crick is a slug. . . i won't miss watching him get pushed around. . . gotsis looked great on monday night . . .

Did anyone get a look at Jarrett's three snaps?

Crick is John Engelberger. Excellently average in all areas

Originally Posted by Hawgdriver

Did anyone get a look at Jarrett's three snaps?

i only noticed him out there once. . . they weren't moving him, though. . .

Awesome sign! DL is upgraded. Look forward to seeing some actions from Rubin!

Originally Posted by Hawgdriver

Did anyone get a look at Jarrett's three snaps?

I looked away from the screen on one play in particular to hear them call his name. I know he had one run stuff, but I didn't actually see the play. I just heard the announcers talking about how massive he is and how difficult he would be to move out of the way