And when you do, you're drawing on the etymology of expedite itself. The word comes from the Latin verb expedire (to set free or to make useful), a word that in turn traces back to the root ped-or pes, meaning foot. Expedite has been used in English since at least the 15th century.
In a report released Friday called Dangers of the Game of Football, the NFLPA says injuries increased from 3.2 to 3.7 per week per team and the share of players injured increased to 63 percent compared to a 2002-09 average of 59 percent.
You really struggle when you get bombarded at one position, McKenzie said. USA Today's Jarrett Bell reported that injuries in the NFL appear to be on a record pace despite unprecedented injury protocols and improved training methods. Through eight weeks, 208 players are on injured reserve.Including the 19 players eligible to return, the rate of players placed on the reserve lists at midseason exceeds the pace of 2010, when an all-time-high 343 players finished the season on IR, according to data obtained by USA TODAY Sports.he 49ers had five players all of last season placed on IR, while going to the Super Bowl. They have put seven players on IR already this season. Six general managers talked to USA Today, saying the injured reserve list doesn't tell the entire story.