GiantsFan11 0 Posted August 11, 2009 Are there any big name players that have returned to form after Microfracture surgery? I am seeing quite a bit of chatter about the demise of Reggie Bush (and the rise of Pierre Thomas), why is Colston still top rated if he had the same surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franknbeans 46 Posted August 11, 2009 Are there any big name players that have returned to form after Microfracture surgery? I am seeing quite a bit of chatter about the demise of Reggie Bush (and the rise of Pierre Thomas), why is Colston still top rated if he had the same surgery? He shouldn't be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 766 Posted August 12, 2009 There was a really good article that came out about 2 months ago that directly addressed Colston's situation as well as that of Bush and a few others undergoing this procedure. but I cant find the article. The general feeling about this type of surgery is it tends to work well if the player is under 30 and has not had any prior issues with the knee or has not had the same procedure done before. so in Colstons case he has had issues with the knee before so his prognosis for a recovery is not what it would be for Bush. I cannot say much more about this as I dont remember all the details of the article. All I know is I dropped Colston in my WR rankings by about 12 slots due to the injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted August 12, 2009 Are there any big name players that have returned to form after Microfracture surgery? I am seeing quite a bit of chatter about the demise of Reggie Bush (and the rise of Pierre Thomas), why is Colston still top rated if he had the same surgery? Colston is still rated highly because he was never a burner before and put up great stats. So, people believe he's still capable if he's lost a half a step. His size and strength help him at WR. Guy is a monster as a wideout. Bush is totally dependant on speed. And he plays RB which is far more punishing. A slower Reggie Bush is the demise of Reggie Bush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 766 Posted August 13, 2009 Colston is still rated highly because he was never a burner before and put up great stats. So, people believe he's still capable if he's lost a half a step. His size and strength help him at WR. Guy is a monster as a wideout. Bush is totally dependant on speed. And he plays RB which is far more punishing. A slower Reggie Bush is the demise of Reggie Bush. with that being said, he has looked lightning quick in camp this year. Of course the swelling in the knee concerns me.... If you are thinking about taking Bush I would suggest keeping a real good eye on the training camp reports and find out what the most recent news is on Bush's knee. and dont risk one of your first 3 picks on the guy. Even if the knee is healthy, Bush has had plenty of other injuries since making the NFL. The VERY earliest you should be picking him is the 4th round if everything looks to be okay. If everything does not look okay, then you discount his value accordingly or just let him become someone elses problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cklennon Posted August 13, 2009 Who the hell is picking Bush in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd rounds?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 2,026 Posted August 13, 2009 Who the hell is picking Bush in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd rounds?? People in PPR leagues... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis Basnight 119 Posted August 13, 2009 Who the hell is picking Bush in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd rounds?? ppr? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis Basnight 119 Posted August 13, 2009 People in PPR leagues... damn..........spooky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 2,026 Posted August 13, 2009 damn..........spooky Yeah, weird Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spec7ral 6 Posted August 13, 2009 with that being said, he has looked lightning quick in camp this year. Of course the swelling in the knee concerns me.... If you are thinking about taking Bush I would suggest keeping a real good eye on the training camp reports and find out what the most recent news is on Bush's knee. and dont risk one of your first 3 picks on the guy. Even if the knee is healthy, Bush has had plenty of other injuries since making the NFL. The VERY earliest you should be picking him is the 4th round if everything looks to be okay. If everything does not look okay, then you discount his value accordingly or just let him become someone elses problem. I want to know how you are seeing his lightning quickness from Cowtown? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 766 Posted August 13, 2009 I want to know how you are seeing his lightning quickness from Cowtown? The training camp report I saw said he was looking extremely fast and dangerous. it also said he had swelling in the knee at one point too. Personally I wouldnt draft him, but that comment was for the benefit of those who will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Pete 0 Posted August 14, 2009 Yeah, I'll tell you a big named RB who had Microfracture surgery....... Terrell Davis How did that turn out for him? He'd be breaking Smith's all time rushing record right about now if it worked on RB's knees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 766 Posted August 14, 2009 Yeah, I'll tell you a big named RB who had Microfracture surgery....... Terrell Davis How did that turn out for him? He'd be breaking Smith's all time rushing record right about now if it worked on RB's knees. wasnt he reasonably old when he had it? either way, I expect the surgical technique has been somewhat refined since Davis had his surgery done. In that article I mentioned they list some players that had the surgery and who it worked on and who it didnt. I still cannot find the article, but I am content that someone with no previous injury would be okay with the surgery if they arent too old. if anyone finds the article in question please post a link here. thx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
