I tore my patellar tendon a few years ago and had part of it removed in a surgery. It was very sore for over a year. If its' the same for him, he'll have trouble squatting, bending and the strength in that leg won't be right for a long time.

If its' like mine, it'll never be the same again, though I'm sure he's got top notch rehab assistance that I didn't.

LMAO

sweet

Clady is an offensive lineman not a WR, this injury will not hinder him at all. Mark Schlereth had dozens of surgeries on his knees and sometimes he would play in games just a week after them.

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cy...on-rupture.htm
Patella Tendon

What is a Patellar Tendon Rupture?

The patellar tendon is prone to rupturing in individuals with a history of patellar tendon injury such as jumpers knee or degeneration due to age. Injuries of this type serve to weaken the patellar tendon and in the event of strong eccentric quadriceps contraction (contraction during lengthening of the muscle), such as landing from jump, the patella tendon may snap or rupture most commonly at the lower end of the patella.

Corticosteroid injections given to address the inflammation seen in patellar tendonopathies (i.e. jumpers knee) are also known to predispose the individual to ruptures.
Signs and Symptoms of patellar tendon rupture:

* Patellar tendon ruptures are extremely painful and may be accompanied with an audible 'pop' at the time of injury
* Swelling of the knee
* Inability to weight-bear
* Inability to straighten the knee or hold it in a straightened position

Treatment for Patella Tendon Rupture

What can the athlete do?

* Apply RICE technique as soon as possible.
* Take NSAID's (e.g. Ibuprofen) for pain relief and to help decrease swelling.
* Seek professional medical assistance immediately.

Treatment & Rehabilitation

* In most cases the patellar tendon becomes completely ruptured across its width and thus surgical intervention is required to repair the damage. This involves suturing (stitching) the torn tendon.
* Following surgery the patient will be advised on a specific rehabilitation plan which normally involves little or no weight-bearing on the affected knee and wearing a knee brace to prevent the knee from bending. This may be required for more than 6 weeks.
* Once the knee brace has been removed exercises to regain full range of movement and build up the strength of the quadriceps muscle group should be carried out.

Rehabilitation from a patellar tendon rupture is extremely slow and it may take between 6 and 12 months before the patient is able to return to sports.

More nonsense. I actually never like to see players get hurt but to dismiss this as nothing significant is just another one of your absurd takes.

Again, no one seems to be mentioning it, but it's incredibly fortuitus that they took Beadles when they did.

You don't know how severe it is. There are different grades of tears and Clady said it wasn't that bad.

this considered "not bad" either with your shit analysis of the injury?

http://www.arundas.com/wp-content/up...08/04/knee.jpg

I just quoted what Clady said. It is only a partial tear he will be fine.

Remember that when you are looking for excuses for him come around October.

I have no doubt he will probably play this year. However, his biggest tool is his athletic ability. And, comparing Schlereth, who was a non pulling guard in the zone blocking scheme is not the best comparison. It takes a far less athletic player to play inside.

He will play, he probably won't be as effective. Regardless of what you post on here about it not being 'that' bad.

But, remember, six months from now.... he is fine and this injury wasn't that bad. So, when he takes a step back, no blaming it on the injury.... he just sucks.:D

Players say what they need to say... I don't like this one at all. I'm guessing we're looking at 6 months, which is late October. Go sign Flozell the Hotel and let's move on for the first half of the season.

personal experience, no he won't. he'll be about 60 to 70 percent at best.