Thomas Davis Back Running, Plans to be Back Midseason

[g5jamz]

I say just keep him out til week 7- post bye...

unless we completely suck and he's available. Works out perfect to PUP rules though just to wait until week 6.

[Kettle]

*biting nails*

[natty]

Beason moving back to MLB would be a lot simpler. Davis is too athletic to not have at WLB where he can cover slot recievers and such.

I can't really argue against that as that's the optimal positions for everyone. But at the same time I think Davis, Connor and Beason are the best LBs on the roster. That also adds complexity moving players around instead of a simple sub.

[g5jamz]

I can't really argue against that as that's the optimal positions for everyone. But at the same time I think Davis, Connor and Beason are the best LBs on the roster. That also adds complexity moving players around instead of a simple sub.

I'd say let's give Norwood a few weeks to grade. He's shown great potential...something that hasn't raised an eyebrow regarding Anderson that early.

[PandaMan]

He was recovering quickly last time he tore it too. I'm really hoping it doesn't happen again. I think he should wait a little bit (as in not coming back mid-season) before coming back, it seems too big of a risk... it's too soon

[Chaos]

And if the defense is playing lights out for the first half of the season and we're winning games? I'm not a big fan of change when things are working just fine.

[Baschski]

Guys, Davis' second ACL tear was a fluke. When you get ACL surgery the ligament becomes stronger than it was before the injury. There's not much preparation you do for freak accidents like his second tear. If his legs are strong and stable and he can run and cut at high speed, he's ready.

[countryboi]

i feel like i have heard this story before.....i hope it has a different ending

[Davidson Deac II]

If Davis does come back early, they probably wont move any starters. He will be a backup at first, and work his way in slowly.

[LinvilleGorge]

I don't want to see him back on the field this season. Rushing back from the last one got him in his current situation. ACLs take time, period. They're an injury that can't be rushed. Just because you can run doesn't mean you can plant and cut at full speed, much less take low hits.

[cdandi1]

If Davis does come back early, they probably wont move any starters. He will be a backup at first, and work his way in slowly.

Best most insightful post in the thread. /thread.

[LinvilleGorge]

Guys, Davis' second ACL tear was a fluke. When you get ACL surgery the ligament becomes stronger than it was before the injury. There's not much preparation you do for freak accidents like his second tear. If his legs are strong and stable and he can run and cut at high speed, he's ready.

The key word here is "becomes". It doesn't become stronger by rushing back and doing too much too soon. That results in a second tear.

[ed bell]

I'm thrilled that it looks like he WILL return.....Thomas Davis is an All Pro caliber LB and a huge part of our D....I haven't forgotten him and I hope the Ownership rewards him by keeping him in Carolina. I didn't think that we could rebound from his absence, but with Conner and the Beason shift, we are giving it an awesome effort. I can't wait to see what the sideline to sideline speed does.

[brandon_87]

would just like to see our lB's back they way they were last year with Beason holding down the middle