Caddy Done for his career? (1 Viewer)

[TheFanatic]

Check the Blogger.Quote from the article

Quietly, there are some concerns within the organization that Williams' injury may have been career-ending. Given the magnitude of the damage, that certainly is a possibility, but no one has resigned themselves to that dooms-day scenario yet.

 

[Capella]

Some doctor was quoted after the injury as saying that even if he was to regain full speed (he won't) he'll never be the same as he won't be able to make those cutbacks again, at least now with the same quickness he had in the past, or that which is needed for an NFL RB. He simply won't be able to go against the grain.

I don't expect to see him play meaningful snaps again.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Robert Edwards came back but was never quite the same. I'm not medical expert, but I think this will be a similar situation.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Wow. Just think of those three backs taken in the top five of the 2005 draft.

1. Ronnie Brown - ACL

2. Cedric Benson - bust

3. Cadillac Williams - knee

I'm not sure what to say but that really sucks.

Lends validity to the "don't draft a RB early" philosophy, doesn't it?

 

[King of the Wolfies]

this isnt really news tho. these rumors were around as soon as he got injured.

 

[EBF]

RB is a brutal position. Keep that in mind for your dynasty drafts. There just aren't many guys who can take the beating year in and year out without consequences.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

i have been severely critized for dropping caddy in 1 of my dynasty leagues. we shall see.....................i don't think he's ever meaniful in ff again---

 

[Wildman]

Robert Edwards came back but was never quite the same. I'm not medical expert, but I think this will be a similar situation.

I agree, although Edwards had nerve damage and lost feeling in his toes. He also looked pretty good to me when he did come back and I found it a bit strange that he didn't really get a chance in the NFL. It's almost like the NFL community was afraid he was too big of an injury risk at that point. Obviously the CFL is the football equivalent to AAA baseball, but check out Edwards stats as recently as '05 and '06 before he was traded. Edwards carreer--including CFL

I guess that's just a testament to this guy's determination.

Cadillac? Looks pretty dim

 

[gump]

Nothing new in that article from Orlando.

I thought someone posted on here that around 90% of athletes with these types of injuries regain full speed and strength?

 

[redman]

this isnt really news tho. these rumors were around as soon as he got injured.

Sufficient recovery time down?

 

[TheLastDispatch]

Shame if true. Work your whole life to accomplish the dream of playing in the NFL, have a ton of God given talent, and something like this happens.



Gotta feel bad for the guy.

 

[ClownDogs]

Shame if true. Work your whole life to accomplish the dream of playing in the NFL, have a ton of God given talent, and something like this happens. Gotta feel bad for the guy.

Might feel bad for a second, then i think of his bank account and those feelings go away. Made more in those three years than most of us will make in a lifetime.

 

[TheLastDispatch]

Shame if true. Work your whole life to accomplish the dream of playing in the NFL, have a ton of God given talent, and something like this happens. Gotta feel bad for the guy.

Might feel bad for a second, then i think of his bank account and those feelings go away. Made more in those three years than most of us will make in a lifetime.

Not all about the money though. Playing in the NFL is a dream.. having that ripped away from you at such a young age sucks. Regardless of money, I still feel bad for him.

 

[az_prof]

Wow. Just think of those three backs taken in the top five of the 2005 draft.1. Ronnie Brown - ACL2. Cedric Benson - bust3. Cadillac Williams - kneeI'm not sure what to say but that really sucks.Lends validity to the "don't draft a RB early" philosophy, doesn't it?

Totally disagree; it lends credence to draft em early and often since they can get hurt and disappear so quickly. You might think you have depth but you could easily and quickly lose it. In fantasy as in the NFL, you can never have too many good backs.

 

[DarabZarrabi]

dont forgot that Benson also hurt his knee...

On the Caddy issue is it not just a torn pateller tendon? Im not really sure what makes that any worse or more long-lasting than a tear of the ACL or MCL...but i dont have direct medical knowledge of the knee ligaments

 

[az_prof]

I am not a doctor so I don't know how bad the Patellar Tendon injury is compared to an ACL, but here is a story that claims it is worse:

That Carnell Williams Knee Injury?

Bad. Not your now run-of-the-mill ACL issue. But the far more serious patellar tendon one. The one Cleveland's LaCharles Bentley still has not made it back from (his injury was the start of camp 2006). And the quotes from the doctors are less than optimistic:

"'That injury at the running back position is a tough one to come back 100-percent from,' said Dr. Johnny Benjamin, chairman of orthopedics at Indian River Medical Center of Vero Beach. 'Leg strength and drive are very important [and] hard to generate after this type of injury.'"

http://www.sportsfrog.com/2007/10/that_car...ms_knee_inj.php

A contrary opinion:

CBSSports.com spoke with former Bucs and current Rams assistant head coach/running backs coach Art Valero, who is familiar with Cadillac Williams' knee injury and rehab. "From what I hear from teammates and trainers in Tampa Bay, he is making great strides," Valero said. "I know that kid, and I know that young man has so much unfinished business ahead of him, he's going to be like so many other running backs that won't take no for an answer. He is driven, and great things will happen to him. I texted him the other day and wrote that another great running back who came back from knee surgery was Gale Sayers, and that he can do what Sayers did. He's got so much that he wants to continue to do with this game that there's no way. He'll be back, I guarantee it."

(Updated 03/13/2008).

http://sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/423701

 

[DarabZarrabi]

I am not a doctor so I don't know how bad the Patellar Tendon injury is compared to an ACL, but here is a story that claims it is worse:

That Carnell Williams Knee Injury?

Bad. Not your now run-of-the-mill ACL issue. But the far more serious patellar tendon one. The one Cleveland's LaCharles Bentley still has not made it back from (his injury was the start of camp 2006). And the quotes from the doctors are less than optimistic:

"'That injury at the running back position is a tough one to come back 100-percent from,' said Dr. Johnny Benjamin, chairman of orthopedics at Indian River Medical Center of Vero Beach. 'Leg strength and drive are very important [and] hard to generate after this type of injury.'"

http://www.sportsfrog.com/2007/10/that_car...ms_knee_inj.php

A contrary opinion:

CBSSports.com spoke with former Bucs and current Rams assistant head coach/running backs coach Art Valero, who is familiar with Cadillac Williams' knee injury and rehab. "From what I hear from teammates and trainers in Tampa Bay, he is making great strides," Valero said. "I know that kid, and I know that young man has so much unfinished business ahead of him, he's going to be like so many other running backs that won't take no for an answer. He is driven, and great things will happen to him. I texted him the other day and wrote that another great running back who came back from knee surgery was Gale Sayers, and that he can do what Sayers did. He's got so much that he wants to continue to do with this game that there's no way. He'll be back, I guarantee it."

(Updated 03/13/2008).

http://sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/423701

Thanks...but wasnt the issue with Bentley that he got a staph infection and then had to have another operation on his knee, I thought at the time of the injury it was expected to be a one year thing

 

[cstu]

I am not a doctor so I don't know how bad the Patellar Tendon injury is compared to an ACL, but here is a story that claims it is worse:

That Carnell Williams Knee Injury?

Bad. Not your now run-of-the-mill ACL issue. But the far more serious patellar tendon one. The one Cleveland's LaCharles Bentley still has not made it back from (his injury was the start of camp 2006). And the quotes from the doctors are less than optimistic:

"'That injury at the running back position is a tough one to come back 100-percent from,' said Dr. Johnny Benjamin, chairman of orthopedics at Indian River Medical Center of Vero Beach. 'Leg strength and drive are very important [and] hard to generate after this type of injury.'"

http://www.sportsfrog.com/2007/10/that_car...ms_knee_inj.php

A contrary opinion:

CBSSports.com spoke with former Bucs and current Rams assistant head coach/running backs coach Art Valero, who is familiar with Cadillac Williams' knee injury and rehab. "From what I hear from teammates and trainers in Tampa Bay, he is making great strides," Valero said. "I know that kid, and I know that young man has so much unfinished business ahead of him, he's going to be like so many other running backs that won't take no for an answer. He is driven, and great things will happen to him. I texted him the other day and wrote that another great running back who came back from knee surgery was Gale Sayers, and that he can do what Sayers did. He's got so much that he wants to continue to do with this game that there's no way. He'll be back, I guarantee it."

(Updated 03/13/2008).

http://sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/423701

Thanks...but wasnt the issue with Bentley that he got a staph infection and then had to have another operation on his knee, I thought at the time of the injury it was expected to be a one year thing

No doubt this is a serious injury, but this career-ending stuff is old and came out not long after he has surgery. From everything I read about patellar tendon injuries is very important to get surgery right away (he did) and that athletes can get their full strength back with proper rehab.

 

[BoltBacker]

RB is a brutal position. Keep that in mind for your dynasty drafts. There just aren't many guys who can take the beating year in and year out without consequences.

Completely agree. Nobody really agreed with me in the Charger threads but imo if they have the extra $ and they don't end up using it to extend guys like Merriman the Chargers could regret not franchising Turner and just overpaying him one season. In a Norv Turner offense you're done if you don't have a very good RB and Tomlinson showed last post season he's not superman. If Tomlinson does go down there's no way Sproles can handle the # of carries to be the #1 RB in a Norv Turner offense.

 

[cstu]

RB is a brutal position. Keep that in mind for your dynasty drafts. There just aren't many guys who can take the beating year in and year out without consequences.

Completely agree. Nobody really agreed with me in the Charger threads but imo if they have the extra $ and they don't end up using it to extend guys like Merriman the Chargers could regret not franchising Turner and just overpaying him one season. In a Norv Turner offense you're done if you don't have a very good RB and Tomlinson showed last post season he's not superman. If Tomlinson does go down there's no way Sproles can handle the # of carries to be the #1 RB in a Norv Turner offense.

They did the right thing since the draft is loaded at RB and there are some good FA backs available. Not to mention the comp pick next year.

 

[BoltBacker]

RB is a brutal position. Keep that in mind for your dynasty drafts. There just aren't many guys who can take the beating year in and year out without consequences.

Completely agree. Nobody really agreed with me in the Charger threads but imo if they have the extra $ and they don't end up using it to extend guys like Merriman the Chargers could regret not franchising Turner and just overpaying him one season. In a Norv Turner offense you're done if you don't have a very good RB and Tomlinson showed last post season he's not superman. If Tomlinson does go down there's no way Sproles can handle the # of carries to be the #1 RB in a Norv Turner offense.

They did the right thing since the draft is loaded at RB and there are some good FA backs available. Not to mention the comp pick next year.

Who are the good FA backs available? They only have one pick in the first three rounds and I don't think they'll use it on a RB but it's possible.

 

[Max Power]

RB is a brutal position. Keep that in mind for your dynasty drafts. There just aren't many guys who can take the beating year in and year out without consequences.

Completely agree. Nobody really agreed with me in the Charger threads but imo if they have the extra $ and they don't end up using it to extend guys like Merriman the Chargers could regret not franchising Turner and just overpaying him one season. In a Norv Turner offense you're done if you don't have a very good RB and Tomlinson showed last post season he's not superman. If Tomlinson does go down there's no way Sproles can handle the # of carries to be the #1 RB in a Norv Turner offense.

They did the right thing since the draft is loaded at RB and there are some good FA backs available. Not to mention the comp pick next year.

Who are the good FA backs available? They only have one pick in the first three rounds and I don't think they'll use it on a RB but it's possible.

D. Ward and the lesser known Musa Smith. I've been pushing Smith hard, but I guess I like him more than GMs do.It might be S.D.'s best intrest to trade into late 2nd early 3rd. There should still be a solid Back or two there... Trade picks from 09 if need be.

 

[BoltBacker]

RB is a brutal position. Keep that in mind for your dynasty drafts. There just aren't many guys who can take the beating year in and year out without consequences.

Completely agree. Nobody really agreed with me in the Charger threads but imo if they have the extra $ and they don't end up using it to extend guys like Merriman the Chargers could regret not franchising Turner and just overpaying him one season. In a Norv Turner offense you're done if you don't have a very good RB and Tomlinson showed last post season he's not superman. If Tomlinson does go down there's no way Sproles can handle the # of carries to be the #1 RB in a Norv Turner offense.

They did the right thing since the draft is loaded at RB and there are some good FA backs available. Not to mention the comp pick next year.

Who are the good FA backs available? They only have one pick in the first three rounds and I don't think they'll use it on a RB but it's possible.

D. Ward and the lesser known Musa Smith. I've been pushing Smith hard, but I guess I like him more than GMs do.

I agree on Musa Smith. Still think he's a downgrade from Turner and it's a waste to downgrade if they don't end up using that cap space but I certainly wouldn't mind adding Musa. Do you think either of those two guys would be willing to sign a reasonable contract to backup a RB of Tomlinsons's caliber? I would have thought they would only sign a reasonable contract if it was a situation where they'd have a shot to win the job and get paid next season as a starter.

 

[EBF]

RB is a brutal position. Keep that in mind for your dynasty drafts. There just aren't many guys who can take the beating year in and year out without consequences.

Completely agree. Nobody really agreed with me in the Charger threads but imo if they have the extra $ and they don't end up using it to extend guys like Merriman the Chargers could regret not franchising Turner and just overpaying him one season. In a Norv Turner offense you're done if you don't have a very good RB and Tomlinson showed last post season he's not superman. If Tomlinson does go down there's no way Sproles can handle the # of carries to be the #1 RB in a Norv Turner offense.

They did the right thing since the draft is loaded at RB and there are some good FA backs available. Not to mention the comp pick next year.

Who are the good FA backs available? They only have one pick in the first three rounds and I don't think they'll use it on a RB but it's possible.

D. Ward and the lesser known Musa Smith. I've been pushing Smith hard, but I guess I like him more than GMs do.

I agree on Musa Smith. Still think he's a downgrade from Turner and it's a waste to downgrade if they don't end up using that cap space but I certainly wouldn't mind adding Musa. Do you think either of those two guys would be willing to sign a reasonable contract to backup a RB of Tomlinsons's caliber? I would have thought they would only sign a reasonable contract if it was a situation where they'd have a shot to win the job and get paid next season as a starter.

Smith would be a decent proxy for what Turner offered. I have no idea whether San Diego has interest and if it would be mutual. I'll be surprised if Musa doesn't sign somewhere though. He's good enough to make a team.

 

[BoltBacker]

RB is a brutal position. Keep that in mind for your dynasty drafts. There just aren't many guys who can take the beating year in and year out without consequences.

Completely agree. Nobody really agreed with me in the Charger threads but imo if they have the extra $ and they don't end up using it to extend guys like Merriman the Chargers could regret not franchising Turner and just overpaying him one season. In a Norv Turner offense you're done if you don't have a very good RB and Tomlinson showed last post season he's not superman. If Tomlinson does go down there's no way Sproles can handle the # of carries to be the #1 RB in a Norv Turner offense.

They did the right thing since the draft is loaded at RB and there are some good FA backs available. Not to mention the comp pick next year.

Who are the good FA backs available? They only have one pick in the first three rounds and I don't think they'll use it on a RB but it's possible.

D. Ward and the lesser known Musa Smith. I've been pushing Smith hard, but I guess I like him more than GMs do.

I agree on Musa Smith. Still think he's a downgrade from Turner and it's a waste to downgrade if they don't end up using that cap space but I certainly wouldn't mind adding Musa. Do you think either of those two guys would be willing to sign a reasonable contract to backup a RB of Tomlinsons's caliber? I would have thought they would only sign a reasonable contract if it was a situation where they'd have a shot to win the job and get paid next season as a starter.

Smith would be a decent proxy for what Turner offered. I have no idea whether San Diego has interest and if it would be mutual. I'll be surprised if Musa doesn't sign somewhere though. He's good enough to make a team.

Oh, I'm sure he'll be on a roster. In fact I'd say that he might even finish the season as starter on any one of these teams...TENTBSEAOAKGBHOUDETCHI... it just seems to me A) those teams need him more than SD so you'd assume at least one of them would offer him more $ and B) If his goal is to get playing time to get a better contract the next time he's a free agent he also needs those teams more than a place like SD where the only shot he has at taking over as the starter is if there's an injury. Some of those teams will get RB prospects in the draft but that's a pretty long list of teams that have mediocre or worse RB's.

 

[Liquid Tension]

Shame if true. Work your whole life to accomplish the dream of playing in the NFL, have a ton of God given talent, and something like this happens. Gotta feel bad for the guy.

Might feel bad for a second, then i think of his bank account and those feelings go away. Made more in those three years than most of us will make in a lifetime.

Not all about the money though. Playing in the NFL is a dream.. having that ripped away from you at such a young age sucks. Regardless of money, I still feel bad for him.

I thought Caddy was very impressive early on. In regards to being stripped away, there are many of us who were drafted and got injured and never got the big pay day; that is MUCH worse. Tasting the bigs even for a little while is special (along with the money)

 

[Liquid Tension]

RB is a brutal position. Keep that in mind for your dynasty drafts. There just aren't many guys who can take the beating year in and year out without consequences.

Completely agree. Nobody really agreed with me in the Charger threads but imo if they have the extra $ and they don't end up using it to extend guys like Merriman the Chargers could regret not franchising Turner and just overpaying him one season. In a Norv Turner offense you're done if you don't have a very good RB and Tomlinson showed last post season he's not superman. If Tomlinson does go down there's no way Sproles can handle the # of carries to be the #1 RB in a Norv Turner offense.

They did the right thing since the draft is loaded at RB and there are some good FA backs available. Not to mention the comp pick next year.

Who are the good FA backs available? They only have one pick in the first three rounds and I don't think they'll use it on a RB but it's possible.

Kevin Jones?

 

[Please See Mine]

Wow. Just think of those three backs taken in the top five of the 2005 draft.1. Ronnie Brown - ACL2. Cedric Benson - bust3. Cadillac Williams - kneeI'm not sure what to say but that really sucks.Lends validity to the "don't draft a RB early" philosophy, doesn't it?

And I have Brown and Williams, plus Kevin Jones on my keeper team. Woo-hah.(I know you care)

 

[BoltBacker]

RB is a brutal position. Keep that in mind for your dynasty drafts. There just aren't many guys who can take the beating year in and year out without consequences.

Completely agree. Nobody really agreed with me in the Charger threads but imo if they have the extra $ and they don't end up using it to extend guys like Merriman the Chargers could regret not franchising Turner and just overpaying him one season. In a Norv Turner offense you're done if you don't have a very good RB and Tomlinson showed last post season he's not superman. If Tomlinson does go down there's no way Sproles can handle the # of carries to be the #1 RB in a Norv Turner offense.

They did the right thing since the draft is loaded at RB and there are some good FA backs available. Not to mention the comp pick next year.

Who are the good FA backs available? They only have one pick in the first three rounds and I don't think they'll use it on a RB but it's possible.

Kevin Jones?

I'd hope they aren't desperate enough to start collecting DET's cast off's. Kevin Jones seems more the type of guy headed to the raiders. Maybe he could have Mike Williams old locker.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Wow. Just think of those three backs taken in the top five of the 2005 draft.

1. Ronnie Brown - ACL

2. Cedric Benson - bust

3. Cadillac Williams - knee

I'm not sure what to say but that really sucks.

Lends validity to the "don't draft a RB early" philosophy, doesn't it?

And I have Brown and Williams, plus Kevin Jones on my keeper team. Woo-hah.(I know you care)

Ouch. Hopefully RB can come back. He was looking pretty good.

 

[TheFanatic]

Wow. Just think of those three backs taken in the top five of the 2005 draft.

1. Ronnie Brown - ACL

2. Cedric Benson - bust

3. Cadillac Williams - knee

I'm not sure what to say but that really sucks.

Lends validity to the "don't draft a RB early" philosophy, doesn't it?

And I have Brown and Williams, plus Kevin Jones on my keeper team. Woo-hah.(I know you care)

Ouch. Hopefully RB can come back. He was looking pretty good.

I think RB will be back. ACL's aren't career enders like they used to be. And at his age he should bounce back. I don't expect a lot from the guy for the first half of the season but he might be a solid playoff addition at the trade deadline...

 

[Donnybrook]

Per KFFL:

Buccaneers | C. Williams planning to play in 2008Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:14:59 -0700Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Cadillac Williams (knee) is planning to play in 2008. Williams needed surgery to repair a patellar tendon tear suffered Sept. 30. Williams said he is working on building up his right quadriceps. He is able to do light squats, run stairs, jog and do full-speed running in the pool. Williams will most likely join the team at midseason, but that could be a long-shot without participating in training camp or the preseason. He added, "I'd love to be ready for training camp. Ready for opening day. Of course, that's my goal. But at the same time, we've got to be smart with it."

 

[Biabreakable]

Per KFFL:

Buccaneers | C. Williams planning to play in 2008Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:14:59 -0700Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Cadillac Williams (knee) is planning to play in 2008. Williams needed surgery to repair a patellar tendon tear suffered Sept. 30. Williams said he is working on building up his right quadriceps. He is able to do light squats, run stairs, jog and do full-speed running in the pool. Williams will most likely join the team at midseason, but that could be a long-shot without participating in training camp or the preseason. He added, "I'd love to be ready for training camp. Ready for opening day. Of course, that's my goal. But at the same time, we've got to be smart with it."

Thanks for the info.

 

[DoubleG]

Per KFFL:

Buccaneers | C. Williams planning to play in 2008

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:14:59 -0700

Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Cadillac Williams (knee) is planning to play in 2008. Williams needed surgery to repair a patellar tendon tear suffered Sept. 30. Williams said he is working on building up his right quadriceps. He is able to do light squats, run stairs, jog and do full-speed running in the pool. Williams will most likely join the team at midseason, but that could be a long-shot without participating in training camp or the preseason. He added, "I'd love to be ready for training camp. Ready for opening day. Of course, that's my goal. But at the same time, we've got to be smart with it."

 

[Golden Mike Tomczak]

Who cares? He had a good rookie season, subsequently becoming quite pedestrian, and injured...

 

[travdogg]

Who cares? He had a good rookie season, subsequently becoming quite pedestrian, and injured...

I really think Caddy was underrated. He had a very good rookie year, wasn't nearly as bad in 06' as people remember and was playing just fine this year before his injury.06' looks bad on paper, but look at Tampa that year. Not many backs would have averaged 4ypc or gotten more than 1000 yards either with Gradkowski at QB and 4 rookie starters on the o-line.As I recall this injury isn't even 1/10th as bad as Edwards' injury was. I seem to remember Edwards almost died from his from ripping an artery in his leg and if doctors had gotten to him about 2 minutes later he would have had to have the leg amputated. My point is Caddy's injury is bad, but it's not really comparable whatsoever.I really hope he's able to make it back.

 

[gump]

Pat Kirwin interviewed Jon Gruden earlier today on Sirius...and the first question was on Carnell Williams. Gruden's response:

"The injury that he received took a lot out of this guy emotionally. It's been well documented that not only next season, but his career may have been in jeopardy. Well Buc fans, hear this. I sit in my office and look out my window and what I see is my guy pounding the steps at Ray Jay. Its like a Rocky movie. It gives me goosebumps and excites all the guys. I like Warrick Dunn and am happy to have Earnest Graham and Michael Bennett, but he's the type of guy that you build a franchise around."

 

[zamboni]

Pat Kirwin interviewed Jon Gruden earlier today on Sirius...and the first question was on Carnell Williams. Gruden's response:"The injury that he received took a lot out of this guy emotionally. It's been well documented that not only next season, but his career may have been in jeopardy. Well Buc fans, hear this. I sit in my office and look out my window and what I see is my guy pounding the steps at Ray Jay. Its like a Rocky movie. It gives me goosebumps and excites all the guys. I like Warrick Dunn and am happy to have Earnest Graham and Michael Bennett, but he's the type of guy that you build a franchise around."

I don't know. Gruden has always been an enormous fan of Caddy going back to the Senior Bowl, but it sounds like his hyperbole back in action. It makes a nice story, but I don't see Caddy coming back and taking over for Graham, who really performed better than Caddy ever did even when healthy.

 

[Wildman]

God I love listening Jon Gruden. Whether or not it happens, he's just the kind of coach that's fun to hear about. I'm stashing away Caddy on two different IRs, so I can wait for more Gruden sound bites...

 

[DoubleG]

God I love listening Jon Gruden. Whether or not it happens, he's just the kind of coach that's fun to hear about. I'm stashing away Caddy on two different IRs, so I can wait for more Gruden sound bites...

- so you don't buy it either?

 

[Biabreakable]

At least Carnell Williams is running.. that is what he needs to be doing to be able to play again.

Time will tell.

 

[Christo]

Who cares? He had a good rookie season, subsequently becoming quite pedestrian, and injured...

Who cares? I do. I just took over a dynasty team and he's possibly my best RB.

 

[Ron_Mexico]

Who cares? He had a good rookie season, subsequently becoming quite pedestrian, and injured...

Who cares? I do. I just took over a dynasty team and he's possibly my best RB.

I hope Caddy comes back, I like the kid a lot.

 

[Tanner9919]

Check the Blogger.Quote from the article

Quietly, there are some concerns within the organization that Williams' injury may have been career-ending. Given the magnitude of the damage, that certainly is a possibility, but no one has resigned themselves to that dooms-day scenario yet.

Robert Edwards was pretty much done after his injury. Sometimes it happens. You hope Caddy can come back, but even Bo Jackson couldn't avoid the NFL career-ending injury.

 

[gump]

CW was on Sirius Radio yesterday with Tim Hasselbeck and Adam Shien. Both hosts talked about how impressed they were by the interview and Carnell. A summary:

How is the knee? Excellent. Some cramps in the beginning.

What are you able to do now? Run straight ahead, no cuts, need to rebuild quad muscles, slowly on my way back

Able to get back on the field? Training Camp will be a close call, but I'm the type of guy to put on my hardhat and go to work. Doc says I have to take it slow to avoid tendonitis.

Do you ever doubt your recovery? Early on, first 2-3 months, I was really down. For the first 4-5 weeks after surgery, I couldn't move my leg by myself. I stayed in Birmingham for the first 2-3 months, didn't feel part of the team then. Team wants me back and supports me 100%.

Dr Andrews said my career is NOT over and I'll be back in '08 to play.

I pick Warrick's brain on staying healthy and diet.

I believe I'll be making cuts on the knee in May / June. Don't want to wear a brace if possible.

Have you considered starting 2008 on IR or PUP? I've talked to my trainer about the PUP, and will do whatever is necessary and what is best for myself and the team.

Why are you so motivated? 1. LOVE FOOTBALL (physical, camaderie, to play) 2. NAYSAYERS (want to prove them wrong)

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

CW was on Sirius Radio yesterday with Tim Hasselbeck and Adam Shien. Both hosts talked about how impressed they were by the interview and Carnell. A summary:

How is the knee? Excellent. Some cramps in the beginning.

What are you able to do now? Run straight ahead, no cuts, need to rebuild quad muscles, slowly on my way back

Able to get back on the field? Training Camp will be a close call, but I'm the type of guy to put on my hardhat and go to work. Doc says I have to take it slow to avoid tendonitis.

Do you ever doubt your recovery? Early on, first 2-3 months, I was really down. For the first 4-5 weeks after surgery, I couldn't move my leg by myself. I stayed in Birmingham for the first 2-3 months, didn't feel part of the team then. Team wants me back and supports me 100%.

Dr Andrews said my career is NOT over and I'll be back in '08 to play.

I pick Warrick's brain on staying healthy and diet.

I believe I'll be making cuts on the knee in May / June. Don't want to wear a brace if possible.

Have you considered starting 2008 on IR or PUP? I've talked to my trainer about the PUP, and will do whatever is necessary and what is best for myself and the team.

Why are you so motivated? 1. LOVE FOOTBALL (physical, camaderie, to play) 2. NAYSAYERS (want to prove them wrong)

I heard this last night as well on the replay. I didn't exactly hear confidence in his voice.Seems to me that he will give it his all, but the PUP is a strong likelihood.

 

[Bob Magaw]

i don't think anybody doubts his will to play...

there are of course a great many possibilities of level he can return to... between, returning all the way back, & never playing again...

 

[Ron_Mexico]

Just the fact that Dr. Andrews said he'll be playing sometime in 2008 is huge.

I don't think there is anyone more qualified to make a judgment on Caddy's

NFL future than Andrews.

Whether or not he can be productive is another story.

 

[sheerterror]

Just the fact that Dr. Andrews said he'll be playing sometime in 2008 is huge.I don't think there is anyone more qualified to make a judgment on Caddy'sNFL future than Andrews.Whether or not he can be productive is another story.

Anyone posting either opinions or quotes from doctors who never examined Caddy saying he will never play again truly have no idea. I'll trust the doctor who operated on him (and everyone else for that matter) over anybody.

 

[Mr Capicollo]

Just the fact that Dr. Andrews said he'll be playing sometime in 2008 is huge.I don't think there is anyone more qualified to make a judgment on Caddy'sNFL future than Andrews.Whether or not he can be productive is another story.

Anyone posting either opinions or quotes from doctors who never examined Caddy saying he will never play again truly have no idea. I'll trust the doctor who operated on him (and everyone else for that matter) over anybody.

Andrews saying he will play simply means to me that from a medical standpoint, he's cleared to play. It says nothing about how much of his old function and athleticism will return with him. Also, "play in 2008" is actually very broad. When, September? December? Yes, it's good news that Andrews is saying this, but we need to see it for what it is.