Honestly, when will Dante be ready?

[Anthony D.]

There are alot of rumers and speculation. I want everyone's honest opinion. I myself believe that it takes at least a year to get back on the field. Where do you guys stand?

 

[Anthony D.]

Sometime about in the fifth game is where I stand.

 

[Geforce]

Well John Clayton reported on ESPN last night that Culpepper's knee is almost 100% and that he is already practicing 3-step, 5-step and 7-step drops. Culpepper may also be healthy enough to participate in one-a-days during training camp. IF Clayton is correct in his assesments then I think Daunte should be ready by opening day.

 

[Geforce]

There are alot of rumers and speculation. I want everyone's honest opinion. I myself believe that it takes at least a year to get back on the field. Where do you guys stand?

I think there is a misconception about returning from the type of knee injury Culpepper suffered last year. It's not that it takes a year to return to the field but it takes about 18 months to return to full strength.

 

[coalesce]

John Clayton also mentioned that Dante is also about nine pounds lighter, which puts less pressure on the knees and I would imagine, speeding up the recovery process.

Michael

 

[Anthony D.]

What did Willis MacGahee say about his injury?

 

[Anthony D.]

where is everybody?

 

[Gardenhead]

Honestly, NO ONE KNOWS!!!

We don't have a crystal ball. We don't know when Daunte will return!

No one is responding to this thread because (1) we are not clairvoyant; (2) we have not examined Mr. Culpepper's knee; (3) we are not doctors.

Anthony D, I share your concerns regarding Pep's return, but nobody on this board can really have an informed opinion. Its really simple: we don't know!

 

[FinsAreLife]

John Clayton also mentioned that Dante is also about nine pounds lighter, which puts less pressure on the knees and I would imagine, speeding up the recovery process.

Michael

i would imagine thaqt helps, not a huge amount but a little, thats the thing though, he needs to keep doing little things to put him in the best possible situation.


Im hopeful hes ready for opening day but i have a feeling he will officially start the second week.

 

[Komodo Dragon]

How many of us are doctors and have examined Culpepper? Geez. Our can we stand on this without knowing anything??????

 

[Prime]

It all looks good so far. Don't be suprised if you see him practice some in TC and take the first team snaps while running the drills. I doubt that he will be allowed to play in a preseason game because I don't know if Saban would want Culpepper to put any kind of pressure and risk his knee in a meaningless game.

 

[postermaster]

Well John Clayton reported on ESPN last night that Culpepper's knee is almost 100% and that he is already practicing 3-step, 5-step and 7-step drops. Culpepper may also be healthy enough to participate in one-a-days during training camp. IF Clayton is correct in his assesments then I think Daunte should be ready by opening day.

Honestly, even if he is ready by the opener, they will rest him minimum 3 weeks...

 

[Marino13fanboy1]

I'd imagine Saban will be as careful as possible and will not rush Culpepper in by 2 to 3 games earlier than need be. Daunte could probably start opening day since he is NOT a RB or WR, in which case THEY would have to wait longer. But he's a QB, probably won't scramble much at first - and could go earlier.

We'll see. I think by the 3rd game (after the bye week) he'll be starting. Joey gets the 1st two starts.

 

[Scrap]

I think he could play in late preseason. The problem that I anticipate, is that his knee will have problems with swelling, and that he'll spend a lot of time on the probable or questionable list.

 

[Vector1Dolphins]

Well As I look into my Crystal ball and my girlfriend consults the Ouija board are combined effort indicates that he'll be 100% at the exact same time Coach and the Doctors say he's 100%.


Recovery from an Injury like the one he sufferd will take some time but he really seems to be doing well, Untill I hear it from Coach or are team Doctor I wouldn't give in to some one elses best guess.


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