jimmy_from_north_buffalo Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I think he will be like Sam Cowert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stussy109 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 He forced that fumble yesterday that clements picked up, caused a touchdown in the NE game. He is far from done. I would ot cinsider him the speed demon he used to be, but he is not to be released at years end. His play can only improve as he gets hislegs back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theesir Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Replying to this kinda bums me out, because I love TKO and really want him to be his old self. But, at least at this time he isn't. Achillies injuries are the one injury now that more people don't come back from than those that do. Marino's career was never the same after his. I remember after his injury his calf was about a third the size as the one on his other leg. Sam Cowart is just another example. I'm sorry to say that I think he will be a very good linebacker for a few more years, but he was on his way to being a superstar and I'm afraid that might be gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStranger76 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 lian Peterson just got back to normal this year. I'll be patient. I'm more worried about DT on this D than anything right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theesir Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 lian Peterson just got back to normal this year. I'll be patient. I'm more worried about DT on this D than anything right now. 843606[/snapback] I just looked up his stats for this year and They offer me hope. Peterson's nmbers look "pre-injury", he has 60 tackles and 8 sacks through 10 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theesir Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I hope so... I know I can google, but does anyone know any other who have come back as well as Peterson seems to have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy_from_north_buffalo Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 7 10 13 so far it looks like TBD is cautiously optimistic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizell Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 let's give him another year until we proclaim him 'washed up'. like other people said, julian peterson had a subpar year and this year he's doing quite well for himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 No, no, let's just give him another week. I live having this discussion after every game. People just don't grasp the concept that it *can* take a long time to get back to form after this type of injury. Doesn't mean it *will* happen, but you have to wait and see. But waiting isn't really an option around these parts, I guess. Plus, he's playing a different side now. Isn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 He forced that fumble yesterday that clements picked up, caused a touchdown in the NE game. 843588[/snapback] Ko Simpson forced the fumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST MODE BABY! Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Ko Simpson forced the fumble. 843765[/snapback] It looked like (in the reverse angle replay) that Ko knocked it loose and Spikes knocked it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pass the Pipe Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I think he will be like Sam Cowert 843568[/snapback] I called this back in August; stick the fork in him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Levy Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Man, I love TKO. I really want to see him back to form and kick alot of ass! Not done yet is my vote!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizell Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 No, no, let's just give him another week. I live having this discussion after every game. People just don't grasp the concept that it *can* take a long time to get back to form after this type of injury. Doesn't mean it *will* happen, but you have to wait and see. But waiting isn't really an option around these parts, I guess. Plus, he's playing a different side now. Isn't he? 843759[/snapback] he played strongside when he was in cincy.. then weakside here before angelo crowell exploded on the scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I think he'll return to his "Pro Bowl" self next season. He's only a year removed from the achilles injury. Prime example is Julian Peterson. He wasn't really much to talk about last year in SF coming off of his injury, atleast not his typical self anyway, but this year he has re-emerged as a defensive force for Seattle. I think TKO will do the same thing. This year is to kinda get the feel for the game and his confidence in that achilles back, then next year he'll explode back onto the scene. Hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Bill Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 From everything I have read about Spikes, I would not bet against him. His desire and attitude are just incredible. If I picked one player on the Bill's that could come back strong from this injury, it would be Spikes. Give him a year, this guy is a special kind of football player and person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I think he will be like Sam Cowert 843568[/snapback] same injury ended LTs career when he was 32. he played one year after tearing achilles, had 1 sack and then retired. im afraid takeo could be headed down same path. although he's slightly better than LT was after the injury. achilles is a bad one...better off tearing ACL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 You need a...."1st year back from serious injury so it's too early to tell" option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift Sylvan Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Out of curiosity what happened to Keith Ellison? He seemed like he was filling in okay, and now it looks like he's a member of the "won't dress for the game" squad, has he he regressed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Out of curiosity what happened to Keith Ellison? He seemed like he was filling in okay, and now it looks like he's a member of the "won't dress for the game" squad, has he he regressed? 844179[/snapback] Knee Injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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