Welker has successful surgery - New England Patriots Forums

***BelichickFan*** · 02-02-2010, 06:43 PM

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"The surgery was performed by Thomas Gill, the team doctor for the Patriots. Colleague Karen Guregian was told the surgery was a grand success"

Rehab like a beast, Wes.

chevss454 · 02-02-2010, 06:45 PM

Dr. Gill has a great reputation so no lack of confidence there. Good luck to you Wes, you're a terrific football player. See you next year.

***BelichickFan*** · 02-02-2010, 07:31 PM

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See you next year.

2010, baby, 2010.

***KontradictioN*** · 02-02-2010, 07:33 PM

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2010, baby, 2010.

We'll see him next season, but I doubt he'll be the Wes Welker we're all used to.

***BelichickFan*** · 02-02-2010, 07:36 PM

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We'll see him next season, but I doubt he'll be the Wes Welker we're all used to.

I wouldn't say I'm expecting it but with modern medicine, lots of medical experience of ACL rehabs and a total competitor like Welker, it wouldn't shock me if we're saying "wow".

***KontradictioN*** · 02-02-2010, 07:39 PM

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I wouldn't say I'm expecting it but with modern medicine, lots of medical experience of ACL rehabs and a total competitor like Welker, it wouldn't shock me if we're saying "wow".

I'm not saying it won't happen, just that it's doubtful. I mean, look at what happened to Tom's game this season from the injury. Welker suffered it later in the year (much later) and relies on that knee A LOT more than Brady does. Welker's game relies upon making ultra-aggressive cuts in traffic. That game will most likely suffer... and to think it was all over a meaningless game.

2000army · 02-02-2010, 08:00 PM

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I'm not saying it won't happen, just that it's doubtful. I mean, look at what happened to Tom's game this season from the injury. Welker suffered it later in the year (much later) and relies on that knee A LOT more than Brady does. Welker's game relies upon making ultra-aggressive cuts in traffic. That game will most likely suffer... and to think it was all over a meaningless game.

Your ACL is actually stronger after an ACL reconstruction using your patellar tendon

***BradyFTW!*** · 02-02-2010, 09:20 PM

truckload of HGH should be backing into his driveway right about now

***Patjew*** · 02-02-2010, 09:21 PM

We Can Build Him Better, Stronger, Faster.

***BradyFTW!*** · 02-02-2010, 09:22 PM

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I'm not saying it won't happen, just that it's doubtful. I mean, look at what happened to Tom's game this season from the injury. Welker suffered it later in the year (much later) and relies on that knee A LOT more than Brady does. Welker's game relies upon making ultra-aggressive cuts in traffic. That game will most likely suffer... and to think it was all over a meaningless game.

If Welker suffers the same complications that Brady did, then 2010 is definitely out of the picture. For him to contribute a great deal next year, he would have to not only avoid complications, but have a pretty stellar recovery time. I have no idea whether that will happen or not; not counting on it and don't even care to speculate. I hope we see him back sooner, but if not then the Pats will just have to give more time to the young guys.