Calvin Johnson hooked on Vicodin

[jimmyp]

Just read on nflgridirongab.com that in the latter part of the season Johnson was taking the pain killer tablets twice a game. Wow, so he and House have something in common. I just wonder though how it would have affected his mental performance.

It looks like the back problem that caused the pain should be resolved for next season so it was interesting Johnson's claim that 1,200 yards is attainable. Certainly if he managed 750 in his rookie year with a bad back and a need for opiates, would anyone be surprised it he passed this mark?

[animal52]

Jimmy, being a Doc, what is that called when you have a deep bruise at the top of the glute muscles, just below the small of the back that stays hard and lumpy for a long time?

That's what he had that was bothering him last year and he says he can still feel it, although it doesn't hurt anymore.

To answer your question, I have no doubt he can do it if the Lions can put the ball in his hands.

[Drumsteroo]

Brett Favre used the stuff to keep his streak alive. Iron man has some chemical help.

[starqb14]

Brett Favre used the stuff to keep his streak alive. Iron man has some chemical help.

favre never took vicodin before a game. he used it all week to practice and for some recreation.

[starqb14]

Jimmy, being a Doc, what is that called when you have a deep bruise at the top of the glute muscles, just below the small of the back that stays hard and lumpy for a long time?

That's what he had that was bothering him last year and he says he can still feel it, although it doesn't hurt anymore.

To answer your question, I have no doubt he can do it if the Lions can put the ball in his hands.

isn't that just a contusion? sounds like one to me

[animal52]

isn't that just a contusion? sounds like one to me

I've heard there's a different name for it, and I've also heard that, for some reason, such a type of contusion is different in that area.

[Vbsiena]

I've heard there's a different name for it, and I've also heard that, for some reason, such a type of contusion is different in that area.

Bone Bruise?

[regoob2]

Why did you say he's hooked on vicodin?

[RoyP]

what is that called when you have a deep bruise that stays hard and lumpy for a long time?

Those are called Hematomas.

[animal52]

Those are called Hematomas.

That's it.

[49ersfan]

I had one of those once. Not fun.

[PuppyPuncher]

That really sucks. I felt like 750 yards for a rookie WR was pretty good. He must have a lot of pressure on him since he was touted as a hall of famer even before the draft started.

[jimmyp]

That really sucks. I felt like 750 yards for a rookie WR was pretty good. He must have a lot of pressure on him since he was touted as a hall of famer even before the draft started.

Yeah good point. Plus we all now rookie WRs never have the same success as RBs.

[yem123]

i dont think taking vikes during a game will cloud him mentally.... whenever i took them i actually felt pretty sharp. of course if you throw alcohol into the mix, goodnight!