Cowboys’ team doctor is confident in Jaylon Smith’s knee

[RS12]

The Cowboys took a big chance when they took linebacker Jaylon Smith in the second round of the NFL draft, as Smith is recovering from a very serious knee injury.

Except that the surgeon who performed Smith’s surgery also happens to be the Cowboys’ head team physician, and he’s very confident that Smith will heal completely.

The Cowboys’ website reported that Cooper was a major part of the decision to draft Smith, and Cowboys Executive V.P. Stephen Jones said today on Mike & Mike that Cooper gave Smith a positive prognosis, leading the football people to get on board with the idea that he’s worth a second-round pick — even if he won’t play until 2017.

“Dr. Cooper sat us down and walked us through other injuries where the nerve didn’t fire right away and then ultimately it did and ultimately they made a full recovery to be the player they had been before the injury,” Jones said, via the Dallas Morning News.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...am-doctor-is-confident-in-jaylon-smiths-knee/

 

[JoeKing]

Whatever. That foot drop ain't getting better.

 

[mickswag]

Whatever. That foot drop ain't getting better.

Are you a doctor? Or did you stay at a holiday inn express last night?

 

[Section446]

That's what they pay him for.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Whatever. That foot drop ain't getting better.

lol. Hmmmm...the team doctor's word or yours. Tough choice.

 

[JoeKing]

Are you a doctor? Or did you stay at a holiday inn express last night?

Would it matter to you if I was?

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Are you a doctor? Or did you stay at a holiday inn express last night?

He's mad we didn't take a superbowl caliber defensive player who can help right away at pick #34.

 

[JoeKing]

lol. Hmmmm...the team doctor's word or yours. Tough choice.

They guy that did the operation is just covering his own hide. In time you will see, that foot drop is permanent.

 

[AbeBeta]

lol. Hmmmm...the team doctor's word or yours. Tough choice.

I don't know, I find posters here often know better than the experts

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

They guy that did the operation is just covering his own hide. In time you will see, that foot drop is permanent.

I'll take JSmith's viewpoint and the doctor who knows his case inside and out.

 

[Maxmadden]

They guy that did the operation is just covering his own hide. In time you will see, that foot drop is permanent.

Cooper gave Smith a positive prognosis. How is that CYA?

 

[conner01]

Are you a doctor? Or did you stay at a holiday inn express last night?

Motel 6

 

[JoeKing]

I'll take JSmith's viewpoint and the doctor who knows his case inside and out.

I'm still right.

 

[Risen Star]

Promising but I would feel better about it if Jerry would have gotten a chance to do a little exploratory surgery before the draft.

 

[JoeKing]

Cooper gave Smith a positive prognosis. How is that CYA?

Because Smith will never play again and the doctor isn't letting that cat out of the bag.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

I'm still right.

With nothing to back it up.

 

[conner01]

They guy that did the operation is just covering his own hide. In time you will see, that foot drop is permanent.

No reason to cover his hide. He done got paid and the operation went as planned. The nerve is firing contrary to what some think and he is progressing just as he should be. Before the end of the season he will be ready to play though I don't know that they will play him. They can keep him on pup for basically 11 weeks and then he should be ready to go
Need to change your name to DRtxstar

 

[JoeKing]

With nothing to back it up.

I don't care if you believe me. I told you the truth, believing it is up to you. It doesn't change the outcome one way or the other. Smith will never play again.

 

[Seven]

I'm still right.

You're gonna make a GREAT husband and father.........maybe you should start with a friend..

 

[AsthmaField]

Whatever. That foot drop ain't getting better.

My mother had that in her late 50's and it completely went away. 100% normal now.