I heard a rumor that Will P. will be back after 8 weeks and he at camp now on the bic

[TARHEEL38]

Saban seem a straight up guy I don't think he that type to try to trick or fool but I read somewhere he will not tell the press how serious an injury or how the player will be out.

Did you happen to catch the draft?? Braylon is still pissed about how he was used by Saban. He didn't seem to be such a "straight up guy" then.

I really don't think Saban would have a problem doing anything that would help give us an advantage.

 

[Phinfan]

Most pro athletes use their own tendon because it is stronger than a cadaver. As far as him coming back in 8 weeks not a chance in hell. I am 10 weeks post acl surgery (very active, rehab 2 hours a day) and I am not even allowed to run yet.

True ... if he was healed. But, it doesn't heal that quickly. For ACL repairs using donated tendons, the recovery time is 4-6 months at best. If it's his own tendon, it's more like 6-8 months. I don't know which type of surgery he had, I would suspect that he had the cadaver. But, that means no sooner than 4 months. So, end of November, early December at the very earliest. If so, then it's not worth it.

 

[DolfanCole]

Most pro athletes use their own tendon because it is stronger than a cadaver. As far as him coming back in 8 weeks not a chance in hell. I am 10 weeks post acl surgery (very active, rehab 2 hours a day) and I am not even allowed to run yet.

Really? Using your own tendon causes the hamstring to be weaker and a therefore requires a longer recovery time. But if it's stronger, then that obviously reduces the risk for re-injury.

 

[dolfanmark]

ACL injuries used to mean 12-18 months recovery time. But now, 6 months is not unheard of, although 9-12 months is more likely.

 

[kwh924]

I know there are 3 types of tears and if it's just a grade one it means its jsut a small tear which means it could be soon and it would explain why he's on the bike and any replacement ACL cadaver or tendon is gonna end up AALOT stronger then the one that tore like atleast twice as strong but when did he have surgery becasue if he's only wearing a black sleeve on it and riding a bike it seems very soon for a full tear.

 

[ChrisKo]

I know there are 3 types of tears and if it's just a grade one it means its jsut a small tear which means it could be soon and it would explain why he's on the bike and any replacement ACL cadaver or tendon is gonna end up AALOT stronger then the one that tore like atleast twice as strong but when did he have surgery becasue if he's only wearing a black sleeve on it and riding a bike it seems very soon for a full tear.

I was riding a bike full rotation 2 weeks off the operating table and I was walking with a neoprene sleeve 3.5 weeks after surgery. I'd say he's doing just fine and it's not too early. It all depends on how quick of a healer you are, how physically fit you were/are, and how motivated you are.

Again, I still think he will not return this year and if he does, he won't be the great saviour that you people think. He'll probably be thinking about the knee too much rather than just reacting.

 

[byroan]

Most pro athletes use their own tendon because it is stronger than a cadaver. As far as him coming back in 8 weeks not a chance in hell. I am 10 weeks post acl surgery (very active, rehab 2 hours a day) and I am not even allowed to run yet.

Not everyone's body is the same.

 

[RWhitney014]

I'm an accountant, not a doctor, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.....

 

[RWhitney014]

All of you who have had the injury in the past and say you were walking in 4 weeks or something, keep in mind that the guy has to come back to play professional football, not walk on a treadmill. He needs to be able cut, accelerate, decelerate (which can often be more of a problem), and spin. It takes time. Let's not get greedy.

 

[finfan54]

Are you implying that some people on here only "play a Doctor on the internet" and are'nt real doctors?

dude, I love the Oakland A's! I hope they kick everyones *** the rest of the year! I would love to see that to shove it up the keesters of all the Yankee/Red Sox fans! Billy Bean rules!

 

[ChrisKo]

Thanks to both of you. I know I'd hate to go through that even once, but you guys have done it twice. I'm sure you have been very motivated to keep up with things.

I do not wish a knee injury on ANYONE, because it is by far the worst I've ever felt. And to make my last ACL repair worse, my orthopedic surgeon is a Patsie fan, so my checkup after December 20th was fun! But then I had to walk into an office full of Super Bowl Champion T-Shirts in Feb :cry:. He's a great doctor though, so I can't hate him too much.

 

[finfan54]

All i know is that he is not on the permanent list of players injured who are not allowed back this year. I think that says a lot. Dont you? If it was in May when it happened, and the injury is not as serious as people think ( I never heard much in the media when it happened other than he is out, indefinitely). I think it is possible he could be back in late November or DEcember.

i think mostly he is there to learn the system and watch what is going on and still be with the team so if he does make it back, he will be playing. I think if he is still on the PUP list but still able to be put on the roster come week 4, then the dude might just end up playin.

 

[Ex-DolfanDaveInMI]

He tore his ACL. He's done for the year. Period. You don't rush back from a knee injury.

We had a WR several years ago who tore his ACL during training camp and came back within 10 weeks. They've made an awful lot of strides in knee surgery. It'll still be next season or the year after before he's back where he was before the surgery, but I wouldn't discount the possibility that he could be on the field late this season.

 

[Jimmy James]

All i know is that he is not on the permanent list of players injured who are not allowed back this year. I think that says a lot. Dont you?

To me, that just says that he might be available at some point in the season (or post-season) if the team finds itself in just the right situation.

Why put him on that list until you have to?

 

[Phinfan]

If you use the patellar tendon the hamstring is not affected. The patellar is the strongest graft.

Really? Using your own tendon causes the hamstring to be weaker and a therefore requires a longer recovery time. But if it's stronger, then that obviously reduces the risk for re-injury.