Let's assume Jaylon Smith comes back 100%. what exactly are we getting?

[Beast_from_East]

If he is totally healthy, meaning no brace, then I expect a probowl type of player.

If he plays with the brace on, its not a good sign. There have been a couple of players in the NFL that have played with a drop foot brace, I think it was a couple of offensive lineman and maybe a CB if I remember correctly. No player in NFL history has ever played LB while wearing a drop foot brace as far as I know, so Jaylon would be the first.

Since it has never been done before, nobody knows how well he will play........he could still play at a probowl level, he could play at a JAG level, or he could totally suck. Only God knows what the answer is.

 

[haleyrules]

Lavar Ball would humiliate Lawrence Taylor in his prime.

lol. Get real and find a better drug dealer lol!

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

If he is totally healthy, meaning no brace, then I expect a probowl type of player.

If he plays with the brace on, its not a good sign. There have been a couple of players in the NFL that have played with a drop foot brace, I think it was a couple of offensive lineman and maybe a CB if I remember correctly. No player in NFL history has ever played LB while wearing a drop foot brace as far as I know, so Jaylon would be the first.

Since it has never been done before, nobody knows how well he will play........he could still play at a probowl level, he could play at a JAG level, or he could totally suck. Only God knows what the answer is.

Not saying you're lying but I've heard it a few times now "that a couple of players have played with an AFO..." so I'm wondering, who?

 

[Alexander]

No one has challenged this yet?

Because that is incorrect.

One trampoline video coming up.

Then, the medical experts tripping all over themselves.

 

[Verdict]

Thank you for being on everything of the few who answered the question.

Obviously no one has any idea if his progress is normal or not because it's such a rare injury and the evidence of previous cases is not strong enough to compare with any accuracy. A year removed and still rehabbing may be right on schedule or a cause for concern, the point is no one knows.

I will say this, he has made tremendous strides in a year and even being able to run and cut and jump like he is has to be a good sign. The kid could walk at this point last year.

I'm not an MD but I am getting a PhD in tropical medicine with a concentration in molecular methods so I'm able to navigate the literature and have somebody understanding of what's going on with the recovery. I'd say as long as no unforseen complications have arisen since last year with Dr Cooper ok'ing the prognosis, that Jaylon should eventually regain 100% functionality of the nerve and junction site. Again, the issue is no one really has a feel on what that normal timetable looks like, but training camp is definitely a reasonable expectation

I think people should always respond to the original post rather than derail it and take it down a different path. It is a pet peeve of mine.

 

[Beast_from_East]

Not saying you're lying but I've heard it a few times now "that a couple of players have played with an AFO..." so I'm wondering, who?

One guy was JR Reed, safety for Eagles and then the Rams.........here is a picture of him wearing the brace on his ankle

 

[TheFinisher]

WTH. This boy hasn't played a down in the NFL. Derrick Brooks...get real and sober up!!

Take it up with our defensive coordinator

In a radio interview on Saturday, Rod Marinelli compared Smith to a trio of his former LBs: Derrick Brooks, Brian Urlacher and Sean Lee. That’s some rare company, with two Hall of Famers and a Pro Bowl caliber player.

http://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/201...-will-eventual-bring-to-dallas-cowboys-table/

 

[Vinnie2u]

When one body part isn't working the body over compensates. Causing injury to another body part. I wouldn't play him unless he's 100% unless you want to save face and justify wasting a premium draft pick

 

[gmoney112]

Assuming 100% health

A baller. A legitimate multiple All-Pro candidate. There was debate that he might be the best defender in the country in that draft. Also and underrated pass rusher, great guy to bring as a 5th rusher.

I pray to the 6 pound, 8 ounce baby jesus nightly for him to get fully healthy before the season.

 

[sideon]

Lets not,his nerves are not firing and he is still wearing a brace.I dont know any football player who has played with such a device

But a football player has.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

One guy was JR Reed, safety for Eagles and then the Rams.........here is a picture of him wearing the brace on his ankle

Thanks

 

[DandyDon52]

if dallas offered him on trade for a 2nd or 3 rd round pick this year , would any of the other teams take him??

 

[DandyDon52]

I think people should always respond to the original post rather than derail it and take it down a different path. It is a pet peeve of mine.

The OP is hard to answer, because it is fantasy question, and we have never seen him play in nfl.
I guess my answer would be if 100% he would be pretty good, but not much else to say really.

 

[Hoofbite]

getting 100% of Jaylon Smith.

 

[Fletch]

In my book he's at this point Matt Johnson or Justin Beriout.. And maybe Chaz Green.

You have seriously smoked yourself ********.

 

[Hoofbite]

One guy was JR Reed, safety for Eagles and then the Rams.........here is a picture of him wearing the brace on his ankle

So at least we know a guy can wear a football uniform with the brace. Whether or not a guy can play still remains to be seen.

 

[Texas_Pete]

In this defense, I'd settle for a Derrick Brooks clone

 

[Vinnie2u]

if dallas offered him on trade for a 2nd or 3 rd round pick this year , would any of the other teams take him??

Nope

 

[haleyrules]

if dallas offered him on trade for a 2nd or 3 rd round pick this year , would any of the other teams take him??

Of course not.

 

[willia451]

We don't know what we have yet.

Except an elite college prospect who got maimed and will be wearing a brace to compensate for his drop foot.

We'll see. If he take a snap in a real game, I'd be shocked.

I'm pulling to for him. But that's easy.