Most Pressures since Leonard Williams had 55 in 2016

[TonyFtLaud]

I think it's normal to be skeptical/cautious regarding Carl Lawson's timetable to return.

And that's only because this is a much different situation than (for say) a much younger Cam Akers (making a quick recovery from an Achilles injury).

Because unlike Carl Lawson; Cam Akers never suffered two ACL injuries (before then suffering an Achilles injury).

The worst thing that could happen for our Jets and more importantly to Carl Lawson himself, is to rush back from another injury (too soon).

Ackers really is irrelevant to the discussion.
What's relevant is the new technique used to repair the Achilles tendon. A brace is now sutured over the tendon giving much more support and strength to the tendon then the previous technique of just suturing the damaged strings of the rupture together.
As far as Akers, he is a prime example of the NFL teams caring about wins over the health of players. He should not have been playing.

 

[TonyFtLaud]

A study presented at the 2017 AOFAS Annual Meeting found that it took NFL players an average of nine months to recover following the injury and that 26% of the 78 players who suffered a ruptured Achilles from 2010 to 2015 did not play again.

That timeline puts him on pace to be ready to go for camp. I hope he doesnt need an additional 6-7 months to be ready to go.

 

[gmf1369]

That timeline puts him on pace to be ready to go for camp. I hope he doesnt need an additional 6-7 months to be ready to go.

I am usually optimistic you know that but there is something that an oft injured player comes back and re injures himself because he came back too quickly

 

[TonyFtLaud]

I'm in no way suggesting that the franchise rush him back. He will have all of OTAs and preseason. Evaluate him, give him rest if needed but he is being paid to play and week 1 is 3 1/2 - 4 months longer than expected for return. Especially given he has been reported to be ahead of schedule.
DWC go read your last post celebrating Cam Akers being played before he should have. Younger kid with a better career trajectory than Lawson, shouldn't it be what's best for him and his future too?

 

[gmf1369]

I'm in no way suggesting that the franchise rush him back. He will have all of OTAs and preseason. Evaluate him, give him rest if needed but he is being paid to play and week 1 is 3 1/4-4 months longer than expected. Especially given he has been reported to be ahead of schedule.
DWC go read your last post celebrating Cam Akers being played before he should have. Younger kid with a better career trajectory than Lawson, shouldn't it be what's best for him and his future too?

I always hope for the best but am prepared for the worst -- all I am saying we are Jets fans we always hope for the best but reality sets in quick and the worst is always the same result -- just saying...

 

[gmf1369]

put it this way if he is ready to come back I would salivate this defensive line

DE Carl Lawson

DT Quinnen Williams

DT John Franklin Myers

DE Derek Barnett

all four are good run defenders that have pass rush arsenals to work together and become a fearsome foursome

 

[TonyFtLaud]

I always hope for the best but am prepared for the worst -- all I am saying we are Jets fans we always hope for the best but reality sets in quick and the worst is always the same result -- just saying...

Cant argue with that!!!