Bryant McKinnie Is REALLY Lazy

Added on Sep 10, 2010 by Scott in

NFL

The opening game to the 2010 NFL season was largely a dud. Unless you like low scoring games filled with missed kicks and devoid of dynamic plays. In that case, you were probably in pigskin bliss. I wasn’t expecting a crisp clean classic, but 23 combined points is ridiculous. The Jets-Ravens Monday nighter is supposed to be a defensive slugfest, not the Vikings-Saints. Oh, well. It’s a long season, so I’m sure the offensive fireworks will return soon.

Game happenings aside, there was one injury of note. Vikings left tackle Bryant McKinnie had to leave the game. In fact, he had to be carted from the sidelines. As NBC cameras showed him being driven into the depths of the Superdome, I figured it had to be somewhat serious. Minor injuries don’t require utilization of the cart. Must be a leg or knee, right? Uh, no and no.

What injury did the 6’8″ 340 pound McKinnie suffer that forced him to be carted from the field? Try a dislocated finger. Not a dislocated ankle or kneecap, a FINGER. Since when does a big bad Pro Bowl offensive lineman need a cart for a booboo on his finger? And does it warrant him leaving the game and not returning?

Did the sight of his mangled digit cause him to become woozy? Or is he just plain lazy? I’m leaning toward the latter. I guess the walk back to the locker room was just too grueling. McKinnie’s reputation for not having the strongest work ethic precedes him. I can’t wait to see what happens when he goes down with a sprained ankle. I envision a Medivac chopper landing on the field to rush him to the nearest hospital. I’m not suggesting McKinnie is a drama queen, but if the tiara fits.