Pitta Breaks Hand

[steelerhater]

Maybe Cam might actually start using some 3 or 4 wr sets now? Huge blow though Pitta catches anything in a 5mile radius and him and Joe are always money.

Not likely. If we have injuries, I'd prefer them to be on offense. We know what we have there and we know it isn't going to get any better as long as Cam is calling his play not to lose bullshit. This team will sink or swim on its defense. Who cares aout the offense as long as Coward Cameron is running it?

[ed from Bel Air]

Hope it is only for a 6-8 weeks. Bones in the hand can be tricky. I broke my navicular bone (the bone in your hand closest to the point between your thumb and forefinger) in college many years ago. It is also the bone most people break when they are trying to break their fall on an athletic field. In a cast for six weeks and then at least another month or so of regaining strength. But I suspect the Ravens training staff is more advanced then the one I dealt with 30 years ago.

[alienrace]

Harbaugh expects Pitta to be ready by Week 1.

[Iscull]

Time for Dickson to step up his game. Way too much athleticism to not make an impact.

[wickedsolo]

Also don't rule out bringing back Kris Wilson who was with the team all of last year and can play some ST's.

This is the most likely scenario IMO. Frankly, he should be there now anyway. He's better than any of the other tight ends fighting for the third spot.

[ctulb]

With our line issues I think the talk of going more 3+ wide is just not going to happen.

Wouldn't be surprised at all to see Wilson back on the roster.

[pslholder96]

Not a huge blow. We have depth at the position and good thing it happened aug 1 so he should not miss to many games. My guess is he is back by week 2 or 4. No need to rush him back for week 3 if he does not play week 2 since its a short week. My guess is he either plays week 1 or sits till week 4. This is where depth comes in which we have. Can't wait to see if davon drew can play. He will get his shot now

I beg to differ. This hurts our depth tremendously. He was Flacco's go to guy on third down towards the end of last season. Now we are down to Dickinson and...and....you get the point.

[Paintballguy]

There is plenty of time for Pitta to heal before the season starts.

[saintmatthew]

This is the most likely scenario IMO. Frankly, he should be there now anyway. He's better than any of the other tight ends fighting for the third spot.

Seriously, that was a great improvised play he was a part of for that early touchdown against Houston in the playoffs. Sure, he'd just be a camp body at this point but why not bring in one who's done something for this team instead of a washed up has-been.

[GOTA]

There is plenty of time for Pitta to heal before the season starts.

No way to know because a broken hand can mean anything. Until we get a more detailed report on the injury it's impossible to know how long he'll be out.

[wickedsolo]

No way to know because a broken hand can mean anything. Until we get a more detailed report on the injury it's impossible to know how long he'll be out.

He's having surgery this week to reset the bone properly. It really depends on which bone(s) and whether or not there was any soft tissue damage.

If it's not a bad break the swelling and bruising should go away in a few weeks and the bone should be pretty healed by September, but the pain will probably still be there.

[JAB1985]

No way to know because a broken hand can mean anything. Until we get a more detailed report on the injury it's impossible to know how long he'll be out.

well, theyre taking an mri to confirm that it is broke. I think we can conclude its not a severe fracture by that alone. certainly isnt a compound fracture, which would be a bigger issue. it should fall anywhere between 4-8 weeks.

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He's having surgery this week to reset the bone properly. It really depends on which bone(s) and whether or not there was any soft tissue damage.

If it's not a bad break the swelling and bruising should go away in a few weeks and the bone should be pretty healed by September, but the pain will probably still be there.

I didnt hear that they had to reset it or do surgery, do you have a link.

if thats the case its certainly a bigger issue than i originally thought but seems about right with what youre saying.

[wickedsolo]

well, theyre taking an mri to confirm that it is broke. I think we can conclude its not a severe fracture by that alone. certainly isnt a compound fracture, which would be a bigger issue. it should fall anywhere between 4-8 weeks.

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I didnt hear that they had to reset it or do surgery, do you have a link.

if thats the case its certainly a bigger issue than i originally thought but seems about right with what youre saying.

I swear I read it somewhere...

This is on br.com:

"It looks like he broke his hand,” Head Coach John Harbaugh said. "It looks like he’ll have to get it repaired in some form or fashion and he should be back for the first regular-season game. That’s very tentative, I’m very ahead of myself.”

Pitta will have an MRI on Tuesday to further assess the damage, and the Ravens will be able to tell more accurately at that point how much time he will miss.

I'll see if I can find where I read that.

[wickedsolo]

Found it:

Aaron Wilson said that in the carroll county times. I misread though. I saw the MRI happening this week and then Aaron Wilson saying he might need surgery.

Pitta broke his hand and may require surgery, according to Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times.

[JAB1985]

Found it:

Aaron Wilson said that in the carroll county times. I misread though. I saw the MRI happening this week and then Aaron Wilson saying he might need surgery.

itll be interesting to see what comes of it, but to me if theyre doing an mri it just cant be that bad of a break. has to be a hairline that didnt show clearly on the xray.

[Tucker: M&T Sec 527]

Not a huge blow. We have depth at the position and good thing it happened aug 1 so he should not miss to many games. My guess is he is back by week 2 or 4. ,,, Can't wait to see if davon drew can play. He will get his shot now

Drew has had a couple seasons of "shot"... I'm not holding my breath. Veteran cast offs will become available if needed.

As for Dickson serving as depth for Pitta, he doesn't have nearly the groove w/ Joe that Pitta had by the end of last year. And so much for 2 TE sets. I agree a silver lining is the extra work Dickson will get w/ Joe this TC. Someone needs to step up as Mr. Security Blanket/Soft Hands. Maybe Doss can cross the middle? It was encouraging to see Ravens Insider report that Doss and Cary Williams nearly bumped titties on the sidelines. Tells me Cary is in fighting trim and hungry to keep his job, and that Doss may have a pulse after all.

[PGCountyRaven85]

This sucks monkey testicles. Pitta was killing on third down and in the red zone down the stretch...SF, @Cincy and AFC Champ game come to mind.

[nickh0801]

Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider
Tight end Dennis Pitta (broken hand) is still expected to return in time for the season opener (Sept. 10) against the Cincinnati Bengals
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Dennis Pitta did break his hand, tests confirmed, and is undergoing surgery today to repair the damage, according to a team source.
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[The Excellector]

Can he give his other hand to Ed Dickson?

[wickedsolo]

itll be interesting to see what comes of it, but to me if theyre doing an mri it just cant be that bad of a break. has to be a hairline that didnt show clearly on the xray.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/r...,2371681.story

Story details him having surgery.