The Facts: While Wells said the day after the season he wasn't sure he would need surgery to repair his gimpy knee, it seemed more likely than not, and this morning, the running back tweeted out what looked like a surgical announcement: "Time to go under the knife wish me luck !!! These Meds are gonna be lovely lol."workload is high.
Diehards Line:Wells doesn't say the procedure is for the knee, but it would seem to be a logical conclusion. In addition to AZCardinals.com's Darren Urban, Arizona Republic staffer Kent Somers is reporting the same. ... As Urban noted, neither HC Ken Whisenhunt or Wells ever did clarify exactly what was wrong with Wells' right knee, but it was enough of a problem to limit him in practice ever since first getting hurt against Pittsburgh Oct. 23 and forcing Wells to play at less than 100 percent the rest of the season. Whisenhunt did acknowledge at first the fear had been torn ligaments before the team realized Wells would still be able to play. So it figures to be something less serious. That said, this would be Wells' second surgery in three years. With Ryan Williams expected back in time for training camp, the Cardinals should be in a position to limit the wear and tear on Wells going forward and the likelihood of a split