New Topic: Deuce's confidence?

jdiggy · 06-14-2006, 12:29 PM

This mini-camp article came out a while back, but after reading it I got an uneasy feeling about Deuce and his confidence in his knee. Did anyone else pick up on that?

http://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/index...3566103260.xml

Here's what he said:

"It's not really fear as far as whether you're going to be 100 percent. It's more being able to do everything you were able to do before the injury," said McAllister, who said this was the first surgery he's ever had. "That's probably the biggest factor. Can I go out there and do the same thing?

"I can't really say that I'm at a certain stage. I started practicing with the team a little bit last week, so I have confidence now that I feel good about what I'm doing. I still have a long way to go, but I'm getting there."

Maybe it's just his personality, but when Brees talks about his serious injury to his throwing arm; you get the feeling he's determined to be as good as new.

With Deuce, not so much...

I know that it takes a long time for ACL injuries to heal, but other players have recovered in the same time frame. Haven't they?

Regardless, he doesn't sound like a man confident in his current ability, or confident in being ready for the season.

Maybe it was his first serious injury, and he realizes he's not invincible anymore.

This is a kind of interesting webpage on ACL rehab.
http://www.athleticadvisor.com/Injur.../acl_tears.htm

Thoughts? Comments?

06-14-2006, 12:29 PM	#1
jdiggy 100th Post Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ol' Metry Posts: 239	New Topic: Deuce's confidence? This mini-camp article came out a while back, but after reading it I got an uneasy feeling about Deuce and his confidence in his knee. Did anyone else pick up on that? http://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/index...3566103260.xml Here's what he said: "It's not really fear as far as whether you're going to be 100 percent. It's more being able to do everything you were able to do before the injury," said McAllister, who said this was the first surgery he's ever had. "That's probably the biggest factor. Can I go out there and do the same thing? "I can't really say that I'm at a certain stage. I started practicing with the team a little bit last week, so I have confidence now that I feel good about what I'm doing. I still have a long way to go, but I'm getting there." Maybe it's just his personality, but when Brees talks about his serious injury to his throwing arm; you get the feeling he's determined to be as good as new. With Deuce, not so much... I know that it takes a long time for ACL injuries to heal, but other players have recovered in the same time frame. Haven't they? Regardless, he doesn't sound like a man confident in his current ability, or confident in being ready for the season. Maybe it was his first serious injury, and he realizes he's not invincible anymore. This is a kind of interesting webpage on ACL rehab. http://www.athleticadvisor.com/Injur.../acl_tears.htm Thoughts? Comments?