Irv Smith meniscus surgery

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Right on cue, just another Vikings early season kick in the balls…   

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@MaroonBells said:

@"BarrNone55" said:

Mario Pilato

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Two potential outcomes here for #Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. If the surgery is a Meniscectomy then he will be out 2-4 weeks. If the surgery is a Meniscus Repair he will be out for the season, RTP 6-8 months.

Then why would you even try to repair it? Just get it the hell out and be ready for week 2. 

Sounds like that timeline might have been written for non-athletes...

Usually, meniscus removal patients recover quickly. Most patients begin normal walking in a few days, as long as severe pain is not present. Running and sports activity may resume in approximately eight weeks.

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Some free agents: Tyler Eifert, Trey Burton, Jordan Reed (retired)
Trade targets: Zach Ertz, Kyle Rudolph (doubt the money works for either)

Best option is probably Conklin if he's healthy. Then sign the best of the cuts on Tuesday for depth. 

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@MaroonBells said:

@MaroonBells said:

@"BarrNone55" said:

Mario Pilato

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Two potential outcomes here for #Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. If the surgery is a Meniscectomy then he will be out 2-4 weeks. If the surgery is a Meniscus Repair he will be out for the season, RTP 6-8 months.

Then why would you even try to repair it? Just get it the hell out and be ready for week 2. 

Sounds like that timeline might have been written for non-athletes...

Usually, meniscus removal patients recover quickly. Most patients begin normal walking in a few days, as long as severe pain is not present. Running and sports activity may resume in approximately eight weeks.

Meniscus repair IS used for athletes.  In some cases, despite the tear the player can keep 95% of their meniscus.  Very limited blood flow slows the healing process big time.  For some athletes, it’s worth it.  In Smith’s case, he’s very young and may have a long career ahead of him.  Taking out a lot of meniscus at this point may be good for the team, not so good for him and future earnings.  Judgment call.

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@"BarrNone55" said:
Hmmmm...Eagles have been trying to unload Zack Ertz for about a 16 months...

Because last time we were desperate for a player a trade with Philly worked out so good for the Vikes.

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Holy crap.  He was slated to be a big part of this offense. This s just a gut punch. When did it happen? I wasn’t aware of his injury during the last preseason game.

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Browns have been looking to offload Njoku too. With the season two weeks away, do it early if you're going to make a move. If Conklin's hammy was so minor, why isn't he practicing yet.

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@Vikergirl said:
https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/...82753?s=19

Another guy that seems like he’s hurt all the time.  Remember when he was out for 3 or 4 weeks last season after injuring himself during his TD celebration?  How do all these guys get hurt practicing?

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There is not any confirmed timeline on his downtime.  The entire season is not lost because of one TE.  Conklin played quite well when called upon last year as well.  If Smith is out the entire year, then I guess we can start to worry a little.  Until then, people need to settle down.   He probably wasn't vaccinated anyway. 

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Looks like Waterboy's sole purpose is to insult posters. Time to give him the NJVike treatment.