The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... A week has passed since
Griffin’s knee surgery, enough time for the enormity of the injury to sink in. Here’s what I’m thinking: It seems ambitious to expect Griffin to be at full strength by Sept. 8, 2013, the opening Sunday of next season. Ambitious, but not impossible. That’s my sense after speaking to three orthopedic surgeons (none of whom have examined Griffin), several players who have had ACL reconstruction surgery and one player who had the same ACL reconstruction revision surgery as Griffin did.
Reported by the Washington Times
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
So wrote Times staffer Rich Campbell, who added that ultimately, it’s impossible to know at this point whether Griffin will be on the field for the Redskins’ first game, and, if he does play, whether he’ll be his explosive, electrifying self. That said, Campbell was quick to add: "I would not bet against Robert Griffin III. He is incredibly determined and motivated. He embraces hard work. He does not shy away from challenges. He is strong mentally. He went through an ACL reconstruction rehab in 2009-10, so he should understand when to push his body and when it’s best to back off. ..." But Campbell is right. Nothing is guaranteed -- starting with the initial six-to-nine-month timetable that was initially reported. Given all that, Campbell summed up, "Fans should begin making friends with the concept of Kirk Cousins starting the 2013 season as the Redskins’ starting quarterback. It would a bonus if Griffin returned in time. ..." Seems like a reasonable approach.
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