DRC could slide down to us due to having one kidney

by Terry on Mar 31, 2008 10:56 AM CDT Comment 17 comments

The L.A. Times is reporting that DRC has only one kidney and that fact might cause some teams to pass on him in the first round. Apparently, one of his kidneys needed to be removed when he was 8 years old because it wasn't functioning.

This just may cause some teams looking for a CB to take Jenkins and Talib over DRC and have him slide down to us. Never know, its possible.

The cornerback from Tennessee State, among the fastest-rising prospects according to pro scouts, has only one kidney. He was born with two but one was non-functioning and was removed when he was 8. By all accounts, it hasn't affected his ability to play.
It could, however, give teams pause when it comes to drafting him. He probably will have to sign a medical waiver to play. That said, Rodgers-Cromartie is widely considered one of the two best cornerback prospects in the class, along with Troy's Leodis McKelvin, and is expected to be one of the first 20 players selected in the April 26-27 draft.

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You reaching Terry, not likely

He's not sliding to the 22nd pick, no way.

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by Cowboys81 on Mar 31, 2008 11:04 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm sure you said the same thing about

Steven Jackson in 2004. You never know, thats all I'm saying. Its pretty much of a guarantee that one of the top 15 players will slide (because its happened every draft) so why couldn't it be DRC?

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Mar 31, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can't argue that someone always slides. . .

But it rarely is a CB that is recognized as someone that can contribute from day one. And - as the article notes, he's never played with 2 kidneys so this news isn't going to make him fall. . .

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by JerrodWheeler on Mar 31, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

CBs aren't going to slide this draft

I think every GM is terrified by the way CB salaries have mushroomed over the past few years. They're becoming a much more valuable commodity in the draft because you get them at such a discount in the early years (and because of the rise of 3 WR sets, which is driving the salary increases). Character issues could send a guy tumbling, but I doubt this would.

It's certainly something teams should do their diligence on, but if there are no issues with the kidney he has and he can perform on it, doesn't strike me as a big deal. I do know that people who need kidney transplants tend to need another down the road because of the stress on the donor kidney, but I'm no doctor and it may not be an issue here.

RBs tend to slide because geniuses (cough) always think they can get a guy in the 2nd round that's better than the guy in the 1st round. Which was obviously really smart in the case of JuJo over Jackson.

by grapejoos on Mar 31, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

that's all I have to say about that

by sublimezg on Mar 31, 2008 11:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Meh

This isn't really something that would limit his performance. That being said, if he does slide as a result, I'm beyond ecstatic. He's the top DB on our draft board; I have a feeling that if he gets past Arizona, Jerry will try to swing a deal.

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by BudLight on Mar 31, 2008 11:48 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

DRC

Won't slide.....

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Mar 31, 2008 11:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

no chance he slides to #22....count on that...

If we don't trade into the top 11.......you can forget DRC coming here !!!

Trade #22 and #61 in '08, and a 4th-5th in '09 to Buffalo at #11.....

if still there....

only way we'll get him.

Buffalo still get's their WR at 22, and a corner at 61....and we get the only DB i'd want at 11.

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by BoyzRback07 on Mar 31, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It doesn't matter...

People can function with one kidney. It has been shown if you lose one kidney, the other kidney grows slightly in size and accounts for 80% of the filtration that 2 kidneys would give you.

I'd be much more concerned about character issues than this...the teams drafting will, too.

"It was a 4-yard run taking the scenic route." -Joe Buck on Romo's Run

by GhettoBear04 on Apr 1, 2008 10:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Are you sure??

I mean, couldn't this whole "enlarge your kidney" be some sort of internet scam? You know, like "kidney pumps" and "herbal kidney enlargers" and "Smiling Bob's kidney performance enhancer"...

by dunkman on Apr 1, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes

I'm in med school. If you want, I can provide supporting details...but I'm kinda lazy right now.

"It was a 4-yard run taking the scenic route." -Joe Buck on Romo's Run

by GhettoBear04 on Apr 2, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

B/c of you dunkman, Pepsi just shot out of my nose.

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by oneinsider on Apr 2, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

GhettoBear, what about this from

the Congressioanl Kidney Caucus

How is a single kidney different?
The single normal kidney will grow faster and get larger than a normally paired kidney. For this reason, the single kidney is larger and heavier than normal, and it is, therefore, more vulnerable to injury. It is important to be aware of the increased risk for injury with certain heavy contact sports, so that careful decisions may be made regarding participation in various physical activities. The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians and the Medical Society of Sports Medicine have suggested that people with one kidney avoid sports that involve higher risks of heavy contact or collision. This includes boxing, field hockey, football, ice hockey, Lacrosse, martial arts, rodeo, soccer and wrestling. Anyone with a single kidney who decides to participate in these sports should be extra careful and wear protective padding. He or she should understand that the consequences of losing a single kidney are very serious.

As a med student do you agree with this? If so, are you telling me this wouldn't be a red flag for some teams thinking about drafting him really high? I would think it would.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Apr 2, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You are right

That he has to be careful and that he would probably wear extra padding. It's more of a concern because of how bad it would be if he lost his remaining kidney (life of dialysis). But still, as far as normal function is concerned, he will be fine.

A freak accident can happen to anyone that will end a career (see: Aikman, Troy). This makes DRC more of a risk in a certain area, but it's not enough of a risk to keep him out of the first round. Or the top 15 most likely.

"It was a 4-yard run taking the scenic route." -Joe Buck on Romo's Run

by GhettoBear04 on Apr 2, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I never said it would cause him to fall out

of the first rd, only that it might cause him to drop to us.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Apr 3, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Evidence...

Here's a relatively recent journal article reference for you:

ADRIAN S. WOOLF, KATHERINE A. HILLMAN (2007) Unilateral renal agenesis and the congenital solitary functioning kidney: developmental, genetic and clinical perspectives
BJU International 99 (1) , 17–21 doi:10.1111/j.1464-410X.2006.06504.x

Highlights:
Under Long-Term Prognosis:
"The tendency for ‘normal’ kidneys opposite unilateral renal agenesis (ed: born with one kidney) to increase in length can be viewed as a positive, adaptive response. Indeed, in children with uncomplicated unilateral renal agenesis, single functioning kidneys maintain glomerular filtration rates (ed: test for kidney function) similar to that of two normal kidneys."

Under Conclusions:
"For ‘uncomplicated cases’, secure life-long follow-up of blood pressure and urinary protein checks every year or two. Consider dietary advice to normalize an increased body mass index.

The finding of structural anomalies of the solitary kidney and/or lower renal tract might demand appropriate specialized urological observation or surgery."

Basically, they want them to be safe and smart with it, but they are more concerned with long term hypertension (when they hit their 40s).

"It was a 4-yard run taking the scenic route." -Joe Buck on Romo's Run

by GhettoBear04 on Apr 2, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs