Video: Doctor details Cowboys LB Damone Clark's spinal fusion & return timetable

fredp22 · May 11, 2022

speedkilz88 said:
Did you write that?

no its a link from the sports reference site
https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/damone-clark-1.html

Pass2Run · May 11, 2022

gimmesix said:
Jaylon did play pretty well for a season or so, so I'm not sure how much his recovery had to do with his play. His problem seemed to be more with trying to go around blocks instead of taking them on and ending up in the wrong spot. I think the injury clearly robbed him of some mobility, but I don't think it is what messed up his career.

A season or so is probably all they're looking to get out of Clarke, too.

Pass2Run · May 11, 2022

noshame said:
No problem taking a shot here .
Hope for the best.
From a guy with 2 herniated disc's and plays golf and lifts as a old man.

Bro., I remember you from way back. And you still aren't that old, maybe what? 40 now?

I'm still mountain biking, sprinting at 46...

And I have spondylolisthesis.

Typhus · May 11, 2022

JoeKing said:
Reminiscent of when Jaylon Smith was was drafted with optimism about his recovery. This player was a dog before the injury.

I will guarantee that you are eating those words in a short period of time.
Bookmark this post so that we can revisit.
Even if Clark is red shirted his rook year, this wasnt a 2nd round hopeful rebuild starter project.
Clark played through and with this injury until discovered and dealt with accordingly for routine procedure in the 5th round.
We hating on 5th round prospects now that have the very recognizable ability to become huge value with one of the 4 that we owned is a misguided view.
Clark would have been taken ahead of Dean easily and been the LB2 to Lloyd in this draft, and if you dont understand that than you just haven't taken any time to
care about paying attention.
Everybody should be pumped about getting a healthy 2nd yr player back in Cox for this season, so with the same patience you afforded Cox, the return on Clark will be buying in on this 5th round investment at bargain basement cap prices and that equals steal.

CalPolyTechnique · May 11, 2022

FuzzyLumpkins said:
What bothers you guys about discussing the medical side of things?

Because we all know you’re out of your depth. Say hi to Jaylon’s brace for me.

FuzzyLumpkins · May 11, 2022

CalPolyTechnique said:
Because we all know you’re out of your depth. Say hi to Jaylon’s brace for me.

You sure have issues letting things go. I imagine our pissing matches are a big reason why people don't like it so I am just not going to engage with you.

BAT · May 12, 2022

stilltheguru said:
He looks like he has issues shedding lineman. We need physicality

He's also not good in coverage.

JoeKing · May 12, 2022

Typhus said:
I will guarantee that you are eating those words in a short period of time.
Bookmark this post so that we can revisit.
Even if Clark is red shirted his rook year, this wasnt a 2nd round hopeful rebuild starter project.
Clark played through and with this injury until discovered and dealt with accordingly for routine procedure in the 5th round.
We hating on 5th round prospects now that have the very recognizable ability to become huge value with one of the 4 that we owned is a misguided view.
Clark would have been taken ahead of Dean easily and been the LB2 to Lloyd in this draft, and if you dont understand that than you just haven't taken any time to
care about paying attention.
Everybody should be pumped about getting a healthy 2nd yr player back in Cox for this season, so with the same patience you afforded Cox, the return on Clark will be buying in on this 5th round investment at bargain basement cap prices and that equals steal.

Leave it to Typhus to get his panties in a wad over something he thinks I said but didn't. I'm not saying Damone Clark's pro career will emulate that of Jaylon Smith so stop getting uppity about it. I'm only saying the drafting of both players was clouded by uncertainty but also optimistic speculation. Nothing more, nothing less.

noshame · May 12, 2022

Pass2Run said:
Bro., I remember you from way back. And you still aren't that old, maybe what? 40 now?

I'm still mountain biking, sprinting at 46...

And I have spondylolisthesis.

Thanks but add 20 lol

Pass2Run · May 12, 2022

noshame said:
Thanks but add 20 lol

Man, for whatever reason, back in the days when we used to clown around with Midsquirt, I thought you were younger than me.

Anyway, I'm sure you've aged well.

Good to see you around.

Cebrin · May 12, 2022

JoeKing said:
Reminiscent of when Jaylon Smith was was drafted with optimism about his recovery. This player was a dog before the injury.

Totally different. The only likeness is that they were both injured. Jaylon had a much worse situation.

JoeKing · May 12, 2022

Cebrin said:
Totally different. The only likeness is that they were both injured. Jaylon had a much worse situation.

You don't listen. All I said was they were both drafted with optimism for their recovery. Yes, Jaylon was injured worse so certainly Clark's recovery will go better. You want to argue with me over things I did not say. Good luck with that. lol

Runwildboys · May 12, 2022

Stash said:
I’m still waiting for that mountain of evidence that would show that he wasn’t terrible.

Would a mountain of unsold jerseys and sunglasses do?

Whyjerry · May 12, 2022

Unless they are being coy, which they probably are not given he slipped to the 5th round, the only feasible option is to redshirt him. Why take the chance? Stephen loves the 1 year deal so go out and grab a cheap veteran when the camp cuts hit.

Typhus · May 12, 2022

JoeKing said:
Leave it to Typhus to get his panties in a wad over something he thinks I said but didn't. I'm not saying Damone Clark's pro career will emulate that of Jaylon Smith so stop getting uppity about it. I'm only saying the drafting of both players was clouded by uncertainty but also optimistic speculation. Nothing more, nothing less.

They are not in a bunch, just advocating the Clark pick is all.
This is a different situation entirely is all Joe.

pansophy · May 12, 2022

Mannix said:
Why can't we STOP drafting players with major injury concerns!!!!!

I don’t mind taking these shots in later rounds because odds are against those guys ever being impact players. Get fortunate with an injury recovery and you end up with a much better player. I wouldn’t have taken that shot with Smith.

Corso · May 12, 2022

Pass2Run said:
Man, for whatever reason, back in the days when we used to clown around with Midsquirt, I thought you were younger than me.

Anyway, I'm sure you've aged well.

Good to see you around.

Your avi reminded me of why I do what I do.
Just ordered all of his books (I've read them all, but I always give them away because that's what I do. I'm a sucker to spread good literature to the ones I care about.) again for my Library.
I'll never forget so many of his missives. One that sticks out to me was him playing shotgun golf with Bill Murray.
Not his best stuff, but I always remember that one.

JoeKing · May 13, 2022

Typhus said:
They are not in a bunch, just advocating the Clark pick is all.
This is a different situation entirely is all Joe.

Yup, an entirely different situation, my friend. Let's hope it stays that way. LVE had the same fused neck surgery and he hasn't been the Wolf Hunter since. But you go right ahead and advocate for the Clark pick. I respect it, I agree with it and I'm glad to see someone doing it.

Jfconrow · May 13, 2022

Why did he have the surgery? He said it wasn’t bothering him.

CalPolyTechnique · May 13, 2022

JoeKing said:
Yup, an entirely different situation, my friend. Let's hope it stays that way. LVE had the same fused neck surgery and he hasn't been the Wolf Hunter since. But you go right ahead and advocate for the Clark pick. I respect it, I agree with it and I'm glad to see someone doing it.

LVE never had neck fusion surgery.

He has spinal stenosis and had a minor surgery to create more room and alleviate symptoms associated with a bulging disk.

The irony is LVE’s condition is more serious (higher risk of injuring his spine) but has a less invasive surgical treatment, but Clark’s issue has less risk of serious injury but a more invasive/problematic surgical treatment.

BTW, Michael Irvin and Devontae Hollman both retired due to spinal stenosis.

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