Jaylon Smith nerve countdown

[NorthwestDallas40]

So, Jaylon Smith's surgery was January 6. Team doctor says:

"While Cooper says Smith’s nerve injury wasn’t in a more severe category and he has “a very good chance of the nerve recovering,” there is no way to be certain that’ll happen or speed up the process. Nerves regrow at a rate of about 1 inch per month after a one-month lag time, Cooper said, and the injured area is roughly 6 inches above the muscle, so Smith has at least several more months of wait-and-see ahead."

So doing the math: Jan. 6 + one-month lag + 6 months for 6 inches of nerve = August 6. Obviously not a firm date, but if all holds true, we should know something around that time. Would be awesome news during camp if the nerve refires and the drop foot is gone.

 

[JBS]

What's the status on the recovery of his knee injury? Is his knee fully recovered already?

 

[Vinnie2u]

Was not worth the risk.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

What's the status on the recovery of his knee injury? Is his knee fully recovered already?

Doctor said, if it wasn't for the nerve, he would be ready for camp.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

Was not worth the risk.

I felt that way on draft day. But water under the bridge. Just hoping things fall into place and we see him on the field in the second half of the year.

 

[Vinnie2u]

I felt that way on draft day. But water under the bridge. Just hoping things fall into place and we see him on the field in the second half of the year.

Agree but I'm still salty.

 

[CCBoy]

Was not worth the risk.

Don't worry, you'll find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or the winning numbers for the next Mega Lottery Drawing. Just ask Make a Wish...

 

[KJJ]

Was not worth the risk.

Not with a high 2nd round pick he wasn't.

 

[AsthmaField]

I can't wait until Aug 6th!!!

 

[AsthmaField]

Wait... That is a firm date, right?

 

[CCBoy]

Not with a high 2nd round pick he wasn't.

Bet here and now, he's another Sean Lee without an injury history early on.

 

[speedkilz88]

So, Jaylon Smith's surgery was January 6. Team doctor says:

"While Cooper says Smith’s nerve injury wasn’t in a more severe category and he has “a very good chance of the nerve recovering,” there is no way to be certain that’ll happen or speed up the process. Nerves regrow at a rate of about 1 inch per month after a one-month lag time, Cooper said, and the injured area is roughly 6 inches above the muscle, so Smith has at least several more months of wait-and-see ahead."

So doing the math: Jan. 6 + one-month lag + 6 months for 6 inches of nerve = August 6. Obviously not a firm date, but if all holds true, we should know something around that time. Would be awesome news during camp if the nerve refires and the drop foot is gone.

Dr Cooper actually said 'around 1 inch a month'.
Stephen Jones on one of his radio interviews said that it is '1 to 1.5 inches a month'. So the window has just started.

 

[KJJ]

Bet here and now, he's another Sean Lee without an injury history early on.

He had a more serious injury than Sean Lee had. There was no worry about whether a nerve was going to regenerate with him.

 

[followthestar]

From what I have read more than once, the kid just has the intangibles to be what this defense needs, so I think they're willing to gamble he makes a full recovery. If he does or I should say when he does, we will have ourselves a jersey-selling player. Lee's injuries on the other hand do make you hesitate - think of the career he might have had injury-free... But still I think it was a great pick!

 

[coult44]

Was not worth the risk.

It was so far beyond worth the risk it's not funny!!! He will start next year and be the best LB in football within 3-4 years, mark it down!

 

[CCBoy]

From what I have read more than once, the kid just has the intangibles to be what this defense needs, so I think they're willing to gamble he makes a full recovery. If he does or I should say when he does, we will have ourselves a jersey-selling player. Lee's injuries on the other hand do make you hesitate - think of the career he might have had injury-free... But still I think it was a great pick!

If one does not wish to make a gamble in sports...one just doesn't end up with a final product of great. The challenge is part of that journey...and you can't protect your way out of that.

 

[Vinnie2u]

It was so far beyond worth the risk it's not funny!!! He will start next year and be the best LB in football within 3-4 years, mark it down!

Too many needs to take that risk. That's why bad teams stay bad. What would NE, GB, Pitt do if they had the 4th?

 

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

I have no problem admitting he was my pet cat before the draft then I was only so so when we drafted him and now he's my pet cat again haha

 

[CCBoy]

Too many needs to take that risk. That's why bad teams stay bad. What would NE, GB, Pitt do if they had the 4th?

Oh, now isn't that special?

 

[speedkilz88]

Too many needs to take that risk. That's why bad teams stay bad. What would NE, GB, Pitt do if they had the 4th?