bfw1234 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3...90-805dc47cc188 The last time Bills fans saw Eric Wood in uniform he was being carted off the field after a horrific injury in Week 11 at Jacksonville. His left tibia and fibula were snapped when the full weight of Jagaurs defensive tackle Montavious Stanley sideswiped Wood’s leg. The injury was so severe that even the producers of the CBS telecast aired the replay just once. Now more than two months removed from surgery, Wood still has a long road ahead of him, and the memory of the injury is still fresh. “When I first got hurt I tried to get back up, but after laying there for a second that’s when the pain starting setting in,” Wood told Buffalobills.com. “I heard it break, but I didn’t want to really acknowledge it myself that I had broke my leg. Then everyone rushed over there.” Wood never made the trip back to Buffalo with the team. He was taken directly to a local Jacksonville hospital for surgery where a rod was inserted into his leg to stabilize his tibia, the main weight bearing bone of the lower leg. Prior to surgery however, modern technology provided an unusual scene. “Before I went in for surgery the doctors were watching it on their phones,” said Wood. “They were telling me, ‘You’re going to want to see this.’ So I watched the replay of the injury from my hospital bed and it was pretty gruesome.” After surgery, Wood spent more than a month in a wheelchair with his left leg completely immobilized. He’s out of the chair now, but still very limited in terms of using the leg. “I’m walking finally, which was a long time coming,” he said. “It feels pretty good. I’m not pushing it real hard, but at the same time I’m kind of in a rush to get back and try to help this team. We’ve got a new coaching staff and I have to re-earn my job and I’m looking forward to the challenges that are ahead.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Chris Brown, Lead Journalist Posted Feb 1, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfw1234 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 yeah not sure if this was up or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Fitzsimmons Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Que Darren McFadden: "Got that woooood right heeerrrrrrreeee... got that woooooooooood baby! It's not R-Kansas... it's ARKANSAS baby! Got that wooooood" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafter Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Chris Brown, Lead Journalist Posted Feb 1, 2010 This still could be considered breaking news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 This still could be considered breaking news Ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bflojohn Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Yeah, I'm keeping the hardware in so I can play football for the Buffalo Bills, basically as soon as I can. Holy cow, this guy is going to be a BIG part of the future success! I love this kid, what determination!! GO BILLS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quikchomp Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 yeah not sure if this was up or not It's called "search". And really, you have to imagine something like that has been posted by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagon Circler Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Tough luck for this kid; having such a major injury so early in his career. He'll probably have to wear a knee brace for a very long time. IMHO Idon't think he can be counted on to start the season. Makes the signing of Incognito more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
first_and_ten Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 It's called "search". And really, you have to imagine something like that has been posted by now. maybe you should check all posts for typos too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oak tree 12 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3...90-805dc47cc188 The last time Bills fans saw Eric Wood in uniform he was being carted off the field after a horrific injury in Week 11 at Jacksonville. His left tibia and fibula were snapped when the full weight of Jagaurs defensive tackle Montavious Stanley sideswiped Wood’s leg. The injury was so severe that even the producers of the CBS telecast aired the replay just once. Now more than two months removed from surgery, Wood still has a long road ahead of him, and the memory of the injury is still fresh. this update is i'll bet at least 2 months old i remember reading this article many many weeks ago. hopefully we will be getting a new recent update soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Why would the doctors say this?: “Before I went in for surgery the doctors were watching it on their phones,” said Wood. “They were telling me, ‘You’re going to want to see this.’ So I watched the replay of the injury from my hospital bed and it was pretty gruesome.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Angel Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 wow somebody actually wants to play for the Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 “At this point it’s about me and my career. The Bills have been nothing but supportive of me and they’ve been doing anything they possibly can to make sure I have everything I need,” said Wood. “They’ve let me go back home and they fly me up to Buffalo for checkups whenever needed. I couldn’t ask anything more of the Bills, but it is about me at this point. I have to do what’s best for me as far as when I can come back.” Sure, it's all about him. Selfish !@#$. Cut him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 wow somebody actually wants to play for the Bills Only the most optomistic will expect him to be of much help this season. My opinion is that his career is in serious doubt and if he is able to play it will be in 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolinaBill Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Sure, it's all about him. Selfish !@#$. Cut him. Please tell me this is a joke, I sure hope so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester43 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 he said in the article "everyone has seen the youtube video of my leg." i'm happy to say i haven't, and i don't ever want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Only the most optomistic will expect him to be of much help this season. My opinion is that his career is in serious doubt and if he is able to play it will be in 2011. If Wood suffered clean breaks of his tibia and fibula, as reports have stated and as the compound (breaking skin) nature suggests, barring any unforeseen setbacks, he should be fine. He didn't suffer any other structural damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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