49ers Vs. Cardinals Injury Report, Wednesday: Frank Gore Sits, Kevin Kolb Limited

by David Fucillo on Nov 16, 2011 6:00 PM PST in 49ers Injury News

The San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals released their first practice participation reports of the week and there were no real surprises. Frank Gore sat out practice because of a knee bruise. The good news is he wasn't also listed for his ankle injury, so hopefully that's good to go. I'd imagine he'll be limited tomorrow and Friday and listed as questionable for the week.

For the Cardinals, Kevin Kolb was limited this week and it sounds like he is unlikely to play this Sunday. Kolb did some work today but they are waiting to see how he responds tomorrow. He has been out since October 30 and naturally the Cardinals have won some games since he was sidelined. They almost beat the Baltimore Ravens in his last game, but under John Skelton they have pulled off wins against the St. Louis Rams and Philadelphia Eagles the last two weeks.

Against the Eagles he was a bit all over the place, but he made enough plays to overcome some fairly ugly mistakes. It helps having Larry Fitzgerald at wide receiver, but Skelton still had to make his share of plays.

Naturally this creates a bit of an issue for the Cardinals since they backed up the Brinks Truck to acquire and pay Kevin Kolb this offseason. Head coach Ken Whisenhunt mentioned in a conference call today that Kolb was still their guy moving forward. If you want to hear him get a little snippy with the 49ers beat writers, you can listen to the call at 49ers.com. It's fairly early in the call as he is asked several questions about the quarterbacks. Good times.

49ers
Did Not Participate In Practice
RB Frank Gore (knee)
DT Justin Smith (not injury related)

Limited Participation In Practice
LB NaVorro Bowman (neck)
WR Michael Crabtree (foot)
CB Chris Culliver (shoulder)
WR Braylon Edwards (knee)
DT Ray McDonald (hamstring)

Full Participation In Practice
CB Shawntae Spencer (toe)

Cardinals
Did Not Participate In Practice
TE Todd Heap (hamstring)
TE Rob Housler (groin)
LB Joey Porter (knee)
S Kerry Rhodes (foot)
RB Chris Wells (knee)

Limited Participation In Practice
CB Michael Adams (hamstring)
LB Stewart Bradley (ribs)
T Brandon Keith (knee)
QB Kevin Kolb (toe)
LB Paris Lenon (groin)
RB Anthony Sherman (ankle)
KR LaRod Stephens-Howling (shoulder)

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Say it one last time....REST FRANK GORE THIS WEEKEND!

by BigMar on Nov 16, 2011 6:12 PM PST reply actions

Kolb

Wouldn’t be surprised to see him get sidelined for the second time in his career.

"Hey, the offensive linemen are the biggest guys on the field, they’re bigger than everybody else, and that’s what makes them the biggest guys on the field." ~ John Madden

by 49erfannm on Nov 16, 2011 7:23 PM PST via mobile reply actions

Hunter workload rest of year?

In my fantasy league, I’m in first. David Nelson on my bench at WR, Frank and CJ starting at RB. Would you trade D Nelson for K Hunter? Thoughts? Nelson only plays if AJ, DJax, Dez, or Denarius (flex) get hurt, fired, or arrested.

What’s Hunter’s value the rest of the year? Worth the trade, or should I just pick up Dixon as a handcuff?

by 9wa on Nov 16, 2011 8:52 PM PST reply actions

I would

make that trade. Hunter will get most, if not all, of the carries if/when Gore needs relieving. And if Nelson is on your bench then why not?

by PK Broiler on Nov 16, 2011 9:54 PM PST up reply actions

I can understand turf toe being a big deal for any position besides QB.

It’s not like he has to make sharp and explosive cuts or anything. Hell Big Ben plays with a broken foot and finger. Can’t he just put a boot on it and play?

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by afrikabamboodle on Nov 17, 2011 12:23 AM PST reply actions