Report: Nerve has begun to regenerate in knee of Jaylon Smith **merged**

[Nightman]

And Dr. Cooper performed the surgery on both Kyle Schwarber and Jaylon Smith. He's the best in the business when it comes to multiple ligament knee reconstructions. It's very unlikely that Jaylon plays this year but I would be surprised and disappointed if he doesn't play next year, hopefully at a high level.

Wow...that is interesting and intriguing......it has to mean something big

 

[Nightman]

Nice post.

I'm trying to stay hopeful (but am a realist and not expecting Jaylon Smith's return this year). The Kyle Schwarber comparison has probably crossed a few people's minds. Schwarber suffered a serious knee injury (but w/out nerve damage) in April and came back to hit .412 in the WS, with a .500 OBP in 20 plate appearances, scored two runs, drove in two runs and even stole a base. His presence was a big lift to the Cubs.

When I escape from reality, I like to imagine the Cowboys are up late in the 4th quarter of SB 51 against NE, and Jaylon bursts past the left tackle, crushes Brady and forces a fumble that is returned for a TD, sealing victory for the Cowboys.

(Then again, my fantasy includes Claiborne at 100% health, Byron Jones draping Gronk like a tight-fitting sweater ..... and ...... Gregory wrecking havoc from the RDE position as the Cowboys go on a playoff tear.) So, there is that.

Incidentally, an EMG is not the most pleasant medical procedure. I speak from experience.

If Jaylon Smith comes back all the way next year and if the Cowboys retool the D-line, I think our Cowboys will be SB 52 favorites, and they could make some noise for several years.

Great post........I think JSmith comes back even if he never gets full motion back.......kid is special

ps- it is sad, my fantasies used to include Christie Brinkley and Heather Thomas.......now they involve Romo coming in for an injured Prescott on the final drive in a tied game and throwing a game winning TD in the SB

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

 

[JD_KaPow]

Should I be excited now? Is it finally time?

I don't think so, not yet.

 

[Common Sense]

I don't think so, not yet.

I do not understand why guys think riling each other up into a frenzy over nothing is somehow worthwhile. Enjoy this season, and hope that we see Jaylon next year.

Accepting reality is not a blow to your fanhood, and nobody cares how big it is anyway.

 

[BAT]

Wasn't it Gil Brandt or someone else that ate with Jaylon a few months ago and said they expected him by Week 14-15? I'm curious as to why they said something so specific if the nerve had yet to fire.

Senility. Brandt is a million years old man. Seriously, it is more likely just Gil's unbridled optimism, Jaylon is a hard to root against.

 

[SportsGuru80]

So it's quite possible that we drafted the best QB, RB and LB of this year's draft.

Nice

Maaaaaaaaaan oh man! That would be sweeeeeeeet!

 

[Brooksey]

So Jaylon will be ready for the playoffs?

 

[waldoputty]

Great post........I think JSmith comes back even if he never gets full motion back.......kid is special

ps- it is sad, my fantasies used to include Christie Brinkley and Heather Thomas.......now they involve Romo coming in for an injured Prescott on the final drive in a tied game and throwing a game winning TD in the SB

doc50 gave 2 great replies in the General Medical thread I started

 

[waldoputty]

True, but I think this kid will overcome all this and be a stud for us.

check out Doc50 reply in the general medical thread I started

 

[waldoputty]

I know what you mean, but I think what a lot of the people want to know/see (myself included) is simply that he is recovered to the point of his foot being fully functional so that he has at least a chance at being an impact player for us. I certainly don't expect him to make any impact for us this year, but I sure would like to know that he will be out there with the other guys come OTA's and/or training camp next season.

check out the doc50 reply in the general medical thread i started

 

[waldoputty]

If (and it's a big IF) Jaylon becomes the player he looked like he would become before his injury, it's not impossible that we came away from this draft with arguably the top three players in 2016.

Someone should get a raise.

promotion...

check out doc50's 2 posts in the general medical thread i started

 

[waldoputty]

It's a marathon, not a sprint. Or, you could also call it a "process," as JG would say. The nerve is growing -- that 's a good thing.

check out doc50 posts in the general medical thread i started

 

[waldoputty]

Loudmouth is on the air every damn day. He never once mentioned Jaylon's status. I get the impression that he's a twitter sensationalist. He writes what his mouth doesn't back up.

check out doc50 reply in the general medical thread i started

 

[waldoputty]

I think they are misusing the term, and what really must be happening is that he is starting to finally feel the results of the regeneration. That's my guess, that regeneration like you said, has been happening all along, but it's beginning to become apparent whether it be tingling, ability to lift the foot, or both.

check out doc50 reply in the general medical thread i started

 

[LocimusPrime]

I don't think so, not yet.

He's done for this year then. Its ok, he has a long time to heal up for camp.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Wow, are we in the Groundhog day movie?

 

[dallasdave]

He's done for this year then. Its ok, he has a long time to heal up for camp.

Next years star

 

[Broges74]

doc50 gave 2 great replies in the General Medical thread I started

It's better to link it rather than repeat your post 3x.. lol