71. Having had shoulder problems for two straight seasons, his health remains a concern, which means signing a competent backup is essential. 72. He has grown philosophical about his shoulder problems. 73. He later complained that a shoulder problem bothered him. 74. He started on the DL after breaking his left leg in an offseason hunting accident, then once that healed, his shoulder problem developed. 75. He then developed shoulder problems that required season-ending surgery last July. 76. He was named in the touring party for Sharjah and Pakistan in November and December, but had to withdraw because of his shoulder problem. 77. He was also bothered by elbow, leg, back, knee, and shoulder problems. 78. He was to have been fullback in place of injured captain Matthew Ridge, who is out for four weeks with a shoulder problem. 79. He was troubled for much of the season by shoulder problems. 80. He reached the final at Wimbledon, losing to Pete Sampras, and said his career-threatening shoulder problem is no longer an issue. |