Jaylon Smith rehab schedule

[jblaze2004]

maybe he plays the last 1/4 of the year (bruce carter like snaps his rookie year).

http://www.irishsportsdaily.com/2016/01/20/a-look-at-jaylon-smiths-road-to-recovery/

 

[CF74]

Just in time for the Playoffs...

 

[CowboyStar88]

So you're saying there's a chance

 

[Killerinstinct]

Pick 34

 

[Sydla]

Pick 34

If Smith turns out to be a good player, you should ban yourself from the board.

 

[Gaede]

Good read. Love reading the facts, no opinions

 

[Wood]

Rod Marinelli saying a year from now Smith will be considered one of best players from this draft.

 

[boysfanindc]

Good read. Love reading the facts, no opinions

It is a rehab schedule, should/could

 

[LarryCanadian]

On air a bit ago, with Broadus and company - Smith said he has been running for 3.5 weeks - so I think that suggests he has passed those other thresholds in the early/intensive rehab schedule......

 

[endersdragon]

If Smith turns out to be a good player, you should ban yourself from the board.

Somebody should make their sig some of these negative comments about Smith, that way they will never be forgotten and we can laugh when they are so wrong

 

[Knotamus]

Start em on the PUP and see where he's at.. Can't say I'm in love with this pick, but the more I read about his progress and know he'll recover.. I'm starting to come around with the idea of how good this player will become. I just keep telling myself we grabbed a top 5 pick that got injured on the first day of practice. Now I have to wait to see this superstar player. "Trusting the process" is an understatement right now.

 

[jblaze2004]

watch how hard the dude is working to get back. He might be dez bryant at the linebacker position. Don't have to worry about him coming to camp overweight like McClain smh. Sean lee can teach him how to study and etc while he sit the bench and watch sean lee work.

Question is if he was healthy would he play weak, middle or strong side linebacker?

 

[Leadbelly]

Rod Marinelli saying a year from now Smith will be considered one of best players from this draft.

Good for the next coaching staff to know

 

[zrinkill]

Somebody should make their sig some of these negative comments about Smith, that way they will never be forgotten and we can laugh when they are so wrong

This is the best one

Trash pick. Didn't even think much of him as a prospect before the injury.

Guy thinks he is a game tape guru

 

[CowboyStar88]

I'm excited... He's a high character guy and wants to get back. He's a leader! Let's go Smith! All aboard the Smith Train!!!!

 

[jobberone]

A Look At Jaylon Smith’s Road To Recovery
Author: Matt Freeman
January 20, 2016




Jaylon Smith’s Notre Dame career ended three quarters sooner than expected on New Year’s Day at the Fiesta Bowl when he tore his ACL and LCL. Smith had surgery to repair his knee on January 7th by Dallas Cowboys’ orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Dan Cooper.

The former Bishop Luers (Ind.) five-star recruit declared for the NFL Draft last week and has already started his rehabilitation process.

The process for Smith rehab will be a very intense and extensive process over the next 14-16 weeks. I spoke to a professional in the rehab field, who is extremely familiar with Smith’s situation and the process he will going through and we will take a look at what he will going through over the next few months.

Since Smith is already past the week one process, we will start with what is expected through weeks two through four.

To start the second phase of his rehab, Smith will to show quad control, meaning he will need to be able to raise his leg in a “straight leg form”. The goal is for the quad to stay contracted and not weaken when the leg is raised higher. He will also need to show a passive range of motion from 0-90 degrees and good patellar mobility with minimal joint effusion. Essentially, Smith will need to be able to bend his knee and show lack of fluid on his knee, which can affect joints.

Phase two is called the Early Rehabilitation Phase and has several short-term goals for Smith to achieve. The main two are to increase knee flexion and diminish swelling and pain. Smith will begin to working on his proprioception and neuromuscular control, which means a various stretching techniques to improves his range of motion.

***snip***

 

[PBCCowboy]

The Cowboys did not go blind into the process of drafting him.They know he will play.We just post here and speculate,but at the end of the day,we don't know what they know.

 

[zrinkill]

Good for the next coaching staff to know

Next coaching staff will be loaded if the draft the right QB

 

[Leadbelly]

watch how hard the dude is working to get back. He might be dez bryant at the linebacker position. Don't have to worry about him coming to camp overweight like McClain smh. Sean lee can teach him how to study and etc while he sit the bench and watch sean lee work.
Question is if he was healthy would he play weak, middle or strong side linebacker?

That's what I'm wondering...or I'm wondering what Sean Lee is wondering. He's not a Mike (except maybe in nickel). He doesn't take on blockers. He runs around them. He's either taking Sean Lee's job at Will or we spent a very high 2nd (and a medical redshirt) on a Sam, which is pretty easily filled in this defense.

He could very well be great in a Derrick Brooks role, but we're all pretending it's a foregone conclusion that he's going to come back as a 4.5 guy he was. If he comes back but he's more like a 4.7 guy, he's lost the thing that made him unique.

 

[Kaiser]

The Cowboys did not go blind into the process of drafting him.They know he will play.We just post here and speculate,but at the end of the day,we don't know what they know.

Exactly, there is risk but the Cowboys are in a better position to know the level of risk than any other team.

And I'm fine knowing Smith won't play this year. Tyrone Crawford missed his rookie year with an injury and he was still a very good use of a 3rd round pick.