or just say im hurt and need to heal, i get being competitive and wanting to play but we need him healthy. im not saying its all on him but players cover up injuries all the time and our training staff and jesse need to get on the same page.
I get this, but I'm with the bold part. No good, competitive player is going to think they can't go unless its a major injury. If it really is a meniscus tear, then the pain is odd depending on the cut and the motion. And after watching Ertz trip on his own on that cut, the meniscus tear makes complete sense, especially with how quickly they pulled him.
The biggest mistake was putting him back out there on the last drive. I'm sure he probably doesn't feel much pain on it throwing and he and the staff thought he would give them the better option, but if you already pulled him and after Delton's success, I leave Delton on the field.
This entire thing stinks for Ertz. BTW, I don't pin a meniscus tear as much on the system/staff/QB battering ram. Its more of a freak deal combining an odd plant/cut with wear and tear from use over time.