WR S. Smith Seeking 2nd Opinion (1 Viewer)

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

yep. anytime me or someone in my family went to get a 2nd opinion it was because things were getting worse and/or not improving.

Yeah they would never go just to get a second opinion. This has to be bad. EVERYBODY PANIC!

Funny post but I do think that getting a 2nd opinion is obviously not good news. If someone is healing properly there's nothing to get an opinion on.

good one ski,

 

[Cixelsyd]

2 games into the season, no practice and now he needs a second opinion... it's more then just a hamstring....

 

[Noahs Troopers]

Might be time to stick a fork in him.

 

[Lauryn]

It might help to read the entire article - sounds very positive:

Smith seeks 2nd opinion on hamstring

CHARLOTTE -- Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith flew to Alabama on Monday morning to get a second opinion on his troublesome hamstring, which could actually be a sign things are improving.According to sources with knowledge of the situation, Smith traveled to Birmingham, Ala., to consult with noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. Calls to his agent weren't returned Monday, and Panthers officials won't comment.

Smith has missed the first two games of the regular season after tweaking his right hamstring the Tuesday before the opener. He missed 17 days worth of training camp after a similar injury to the left side.

Since hurting the right one, he hasn't practiced, and when he's stopped to talk he's offered only that he was "day-to-day."

Simply getting another look at the injury isn't necessarily a dire sign. Players get outside opinions often, and there's a sense that Smith's getting closer to a return and just wanted to check with Andrews to make sure the progress was real and that more activity wouldn't pose a risk of another setback.

Smith has said he wants to make sure he's completely well before he comes back, so he doesn't lose the chance to play in more important games later in the year.

If the current problem follows the same timetable as the first one, he could be on pace to return to the field later this week. The Panthers offense could certainly use a lift from last year's league-leading receiver. They've scored one touchdown in two games.

fluff piecehis goose is cooked

 

[Billy1x]

anytime you see DR JAMES ANDREWS in a player report, say bye bye to player in question for a while... that guy's name is synonymous with "you're f#cked" :(

Portis saw Dr. Andrews a couple weeks ago and he's still playing. Probably wants him to review the MRI with him. Fox said on Sirius tonight that the MRI does show the injury is for real and he's not faking it. He said he also expecxted him to be back on the field as soon as its healed.

 

[Bri]

he should call Isaac Bruce

Man did he pull his hamstring alot early on in his career. He's certainly got the right doc+trainer to refer Smith to