Jason peters came back from 2 achilles tears

[Ellsworth]

Sidney Jones weighs 125lbs less and is 15 years younger. He's gonna be fine.

[Maniac]

Sidney Jones weighs 125lbs less and is 15 years younger. He's gonna be fine.

Cornerback vs tackle is not comparable. Sticking to a receiver is a much different skill. There were plenty of healthy cornerbacks. Bargain basement Howie gave up on this season. What was the point of signing Jeffrey if they weren't thinking playoffs?

[TRENT]

U now something your wrong here

Achilles tendon injuries impact Defensive ends and Tackles much greater than a wide receiver or Corner,,Huge difference in planting and making cuts then Planting your right leg back while another 290lb man is pushing on you,,As a corner he will get engaged on running plays but mostly he will be running cutting and Jumping,,Much easier than a tackle moving to the wing plant then flex. 30 years ago this a bad thing for a 30 year old, in 2017 its a year rehab back to 100% for a 21 Y/O

[Maniac]

Incorrect. Speed positions are most affected.

But here's the bottom line...

https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...0112123648.htm

[Ellsworth]

That article is 7 years old now. Demarious Thomas came back from one and was his old beast self. Michael Crabtree came back just fine. Probably playing st his highest level as a pro since it happened actually.

Terrell Suggs also came back.

Medical procedures make quantum leaps in 7 years time and his Dr is supposedly the dr Andrews equivalent for these procedures.

Jones' tear occured much higher on the tendon which made his Dr very optimistic about his chances of possibly returning even as early as mid year. I'd personally sit him til 2018.



if peters can do it after 2 back to back occurrences at his age I'm confident Jones will as well.

[JuTMSY4]

yep

That article is 7 years old now.

and the data is 15 years old. It also includes 31 injuries and fails to control for regular NFL outcomes (e.g. a practice squad player aging out or a UDFA who never really had a chance).

That doesn't mean it's not a gamble, but that there are just a ton of variables.

[Maniac]

I guess we'll find out in a couple years. Until then we can enjoy watching Robinson and Mills get toasted.

[Melchior]

I guess we'll find out in a couple years. Until then we can enjoy watching Robinson and Mills get toasted.

Which would be the case even if they hadn't taken Jones.

[JuTMSY4]

and Douglas

I guess we'll find out in a couple years. Until then we can enjoy watching Robinson and Mills get toasted.

Douglas can also be toasted.

[Eagle In Ohio]

i love the pick

Stash the kid away this season, and have him ready for next year. he's a top ten talent.

[Maniac]

Which would be the case even if they hadn't taken Jones.

Not if they had drafted Humphrey in the first round.

[Maniac]

So which one covers Marshall and which one covers Beckham?

[Susquehanna Birder]

I like it, as well. Hopefully it works out as planned. It's a real gamble, but I think they've done enough investigation to make it a relatively safe one.

[PackWest]

From ProFootballDoc

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/...428-story.html

"Achilles surgery has a reliable recovery, and Jones should regain his speed and full movement.

But he can’t be expected to play cornerback in the NFL at a high level immediately coming off this type of injury and could well miss his rookie season."

[CbEagle]

Thx Packwest, just if him till next year and then reap the rewards of a draft bonus.