Tedford “Continues To Get Better”
August 29th, 2014
Preparation for the Carolina Panthers is in full swing, but it seems like it’s happening without offensive coordinator Jeff Tedford.
His undisclosed medical condition was updated today by Lovie Smith.
“Exactly when he’ll be back, I can’t really say that,” Lovie said of Tedford. “He’s making the normal type of progress.
“Things are looking good.”
Joe wished Tedford well, but this has to be a distraction/detriment to the Bucs.
These are the days when Tedford and Josh McCown would have their minds melding as one.
August 29th, 2014 at 2:56 pm
I’m sure it’s been discussed here before and I’ve missed it, but who’s handling the offense?
August 29th, 2014 at 2:59 pm
So the guy has a heart attack right before the season starts… this is like 2013 all over again.
August 29th, 2014 at 3:00 pm
What doesn’t kill you usually makes you stronger, and that applies to the whole team unit.
August 29th, 2014 at 3:02 pm
This is the PROs…I don’t agree that this is a big deal. They have been in Tedford’s offense since OTAs. If they have not “melded” their minds by now, it wont matter vs Panthers.
At most, it would be a minor distraction; last time I checked Tedford doesnt take the field. I am very confident he will be present in the coaches luxury air conditioned suite at RJS week 1.
August 29th, 2014 at 3:03 pm
Bucs just released connor barth
August 29th, 2014 at 3:46 pm
It’s a good thing McCown is like a coach – and a leader. So it shouldn’t matter as much compared to having a rookie or 2nd year kid under center. Right?
August 29th, 2014 at 3:51 pm
And by the way – if this is going to be a lingering issue – are they really that comfortable having a guy one year removed from coaching QB’s on an 0-12 college team handling play calling full time for the Bucs? Tough situation all the way around if this drags out.
August 29th, 2014 at 4:04 pm
Hope he is there week one. It’s a both with a/c c’mon man!!!
August 29th, 2014 at 4:25 pm
Sounds like someone needed an angioplasty to unblock or clear some plaque from the old arteries….
August 29th, 2014 at 5:03 pm
This is a big deal–if you don’t think so, then you’re either just wrong or don’t know enough about Tedford. This guy is similar to Mike Martz in the sense that it’s HIS system–McCown has only been working in it for one off season, so the comment about “he’s like a coach,” is somewhat of a fantasy. This is a big deal, and we need him back ASAP—it’s not like the offense was humming along in his absence.
August 29th, 2014 at 5:34 pm
Does anyone know exactly what procedure he had done?
August 29th, 2014 at 5:49 pm
With today’s technology (I-Pad, Skype, etc), I doubt if McCown and Tedford have missed a beat. In fact, I bet the doctors felt like the operation was of secondary concern to the patient. 🙂
August 29th, 2014 at 8:36 pm
quarterbacks coach Marcus Arroyo will be calling plays if Tedford is not back in time.
But, it isn’t just a matter of calling plays. Tedford would have to direct offensive practices as well. If it was stints, as someone elsewhere mentioned, he could be back in time potentially. Its being on field in heat during practice that might be the issue.
August 29th, 2014 at 11:20 pm
Kevin #1, what is a “both” with ac? Also, when was your last angioplasty? Your ignorance is showing. Please use you brain when posting, not your butt! If you have had at least one angio, you would know it could take up to seven weeks for recovery. So, please, show your intelligence before you rant like an ignorant fool.
August 30th, 2014 at 1:10 am
Doubt it’s a stent.
I had one put in, as an out patient- and went to work that evening.
Although I would recommend a days rest.
Stents are not a big deal.
It is something far more serious. Hopefully, he is recovering to 100%.
My prayers are with him
It’s a concern. The longer he’s gone-the bigger the concern
August 30th, 2014 at 1:17 am
Bogiedr- um, afraid not – Dr. Clueless. I’ve got two total, and have had several other Cardiac caths as a precaution.
It’s a one day, ussually one night- and out.
Here is a section from under Angioplasty
From “Wikcompanion”
“After the procedure
After angioplasty, most of the patients are monitored overnight in the hospital but if there are no complications, the next day, patients are sent home.”
Seven weeks? Meybe if you have it done in the Congo!!
August 30th, 2014 at 8:58 am
My mom had a stent put in and was hospitalized for 5 days. I don’t know how you guys are going back to work the same day. I guess every one is different.