PTI How Concerning is Justin Fields' Toe Injury?
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Jul 24, 2025 Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser dive into Justin Fields' dislocated toe, exploring how it impacts his running game and the Jets. They discuss Dan Lanning's innovative college football scheduling proposal and break down the MLB playoff race, focusing on the Cubs, Phillies, and Brewers. The duo also debates the cultural significance of throwback jerseys in the NFL and shares insights on emerging talents in sports. Finally, they tackle the challenges faced by college quarterbacks while mixing in some humorous commentary on nostalgic uniform designs.
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Fields' Toe Injury Impact
- A dislocated toe can significantly impact a mobile quarterback like Justin Fields more than a pocket passer.
- The "day-to-day" injury label means monitoring progress carefully before the season starts.
Patient with Injury Updates
- Injuries happen in football; patience is essential before making judgments.
- Fans and media should "pipe down" and follow Fields' recovery to understand the injury's real impact.
Jets Injury Curse Anecdote
- Tony Kornheiser shares a text from a friend expressing Jets fans' feeling of a curse due to injury setbacks.
- He recalls Dizzy Dean's career-ending toe injury to illustrate injury severity in sports.