Video: Jaylon Smith at practice yesterday

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Watch how he is kicking his feet up and back. He is trying not to plant and cut.

Trying not to plant and cut huh?

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

There is definitely something off. He's definitely favoring one leg. With that being said he still looks explosive. The question is can he play with that limp?

 

[LatinMind]

They're skeptical by nature, IMO. They don't get to interview Dr. Cooper, or even see Jaylon practice yet, so they are just guessing right now. I think most people will be skeptical as long as the drop foot persists until they see something different in training camp/the preseason.

the only get to see 1 pratice a week

 

[Jkyle]

Yes, Robert Edwards a former RB had it.

Edwards is a good example.
He was just a shell of himself after the injury.
He never got back to the level he was when he won Rookie of the Year.
I'm afraid that Jaylon will face the same problem.

 

[CashMan]

Again, I watched it, I have no idea what you are talking about. He is planting and cutting btw.

First 5 seconds, he is hop skipping and jumping around. Seems like he is not trying to put stress on his knee.

 

[Sepia]

His knee is fine. The foot is what's in question.

Nevertheless, check out the OTA thread. People watching him today said he looked fine.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

First 5 seconds, he is hop skipping and jumping around. Seems like he is not trying to put stress on his knee.

What on earth are you talking about? He is supposed to move laterally in the drill as he doesand he gets tripped up when the guy with the pad drops it to the ground after he hits it. That shows balance and not a bad knee.

You are obviously looking for something and trying to wish it into existence.

 

[bodi]

Where have you seen HoF proclamations in this thread? Most of the posts are in between positive and a wait-and-see outlook.

Cut it out.

just ask bleu star

 

[Trouty]

just ask bleu star

Is this in reference to a different thread, I take it?

 

[speedkilz88]

Edwards is a good example.
He was just a shell of himself after the injury.
He never got back to the level he was when he won Rookie of the Year.
I'm afraid that Jaylon will face the same problem.

No he isn't, Edwards shredded his knee to the point they almost had to amputate and missed 3 nfl seasons. He still came back and averaged 5.4 a carry on only 20 carries for his 2nd team (Dolphins) He then had two 1,100 yard seasons in the cfl.

 

[Jkyle]

No he isn't, Edwards shredded his knee to the point they almost had to amputate and missed 3 nfl seasons. He still came back and averaged 5.4 a carry on only 20 carries for his 2nd team (Dolphins) He then had two 1,100 yard seasons in the cfl.

He is an example that a player can play but not to the previous level.
That's the big unknown with JS. It's fairly obvious that he won't be able to regain his pre-injury status. How far from his previous abilities will his performance be is the big question.

 

[speedkilz88]

He is an example that a player can play but not to the previous level.
That's the big unknown with JS. It's fairly obvious that he won't be able to regain his pre-injury status. How far from his previous abilities will his performance be is the big question.

Edwards had a much more severe injury and was out of football for a much longer period. He's a worst case scenario. Jaylon's nerve is already regenerating, something that took much longer for Edwards. Edwards knee was also damaged to a much greater degree which may have been the greater reason for his shortened career. Edwards injury was also 20 years ago. Great strides have been made medically both with knees and what doctors know about nerve damage.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I have serious doubts as to whether he can perform at an NFL level dealing with that condition.

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[CCBoy]

Marcus Mosher‏Verified account @Marcus_Mosher 12h12 hours ago




In other news, Jaylon Smith looks absolutely shredded.pic.twitter.com/ZovOrKbdNO

 

[CCBoy]

Drew Davison‏Verified account @drewdavison Jun 7




Jason Garrett said Jaylon Smith will practice in limited role today. Says: "He hasn't had a bad minute, let alone a bad day."

 

[TheHerd]

Don't believe everything a person tells you, including especially the media.

fixed it

 

[Plumfool]

Looks good.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

What on earth are you talking about? He is supposed to move laterally in the drill as he doesand he gets tripped up when the guy with the pad drops it to the ground after he hits it. That shows balance and not a bad knee.

You are obviously looking for something and trying to wish it into existence.

I understand your optimism but he is limited for a reason. There is definitely a limp of some sort. Hopefully he gets back 100%.

 

[CCBoy]

I understand your optimism but he is limited for a reason. There is definitely a limp of some sort. Hopefully he gets back 100%.

The reason, is for a full and controlled return to full intensity at professional levels...you know - conditioning 'rocket science.'

 

[Sydla]

There is definitely something off. He's definitely favoring one leg. With that being said he still looks explosive. The question is can he play with that limp?

LOL.

How come not one media person (even Broaddus) mentioned his obvious limp that all you guys saw in video?

Hahahahaha. You guys crack me up.