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RGIII out 6-8 months after total knee reconstruction

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07:51 AM ET 01.09 | On the upside, Robert Griffin III may even be ready for training camp. [Griffin] will undergo total reconstructive surgery of his right knee early Wednesday morning to repair torn anterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments, but he is expected to be ready for the opener of the 2013 NFL regular season, according to team sources familiar with the determination made by orthopedic specialist Dr. James Andrews.The torn ACL was diagnosed late Tuesday as a complete tear of the patella graft that was used to repair Griffin's torn ACL suffered at Baylor in 2009. ... Griffin's recovery is projected at six to eight months, barring any setbacks, sources said. The rehabilitation plan will focus primarily on strengthening Griffin's quadriceps.

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January 9, 2013  07:54 AM ET

Never heard of 8-9 months for total reconstructive knee surgery. A.P. set the bar for everyone, but he's not human. Give The R proper time to heal with no time table.

January 9, 2013  07:55 AM ET

Not good. Can't see an Adrian Peterson recovery here.

January 9, 2013  07:59 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

Never heard of 8-9 months for total reconstructive knee surgery. A.P. set the bar for everyone, but he's not human. Give The R proper time to heal with no time table.

This being his 2nd one could take a little longer......better change his style of play or he won't make it thru his first contract.

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January 9, 2013  08:01 AM ET

That sucks, hopes he makes a full recovery no matter how long it takes. Great player, a credit to the NFL.

January 9, 2013  08:10 AM ET

Unfortunately, I see the prediction that a lot of us had coming true. The very thing that makes him such an exciting player to watch may already have doomed him to a short career.

Please, RG-III, make me eat my words.

January 9, 2013  08:12 AM ET

He needs to take longer than 8-9 months. If he comes back too soon he could re-injure and then be done for good. He'll also need to become a passer like Brees who doesn't run often. As smart as he is he can adapt, but it's a shame he will have to. If he doesn't I doubt he makes it two years in the NFL.

January 9, 2013  08:19 AM ET

This does not bode well for Shanny. A terrible decision to leave him in the game. Not only was he a hinderance to the team, but Cousins had already proved himself capable.

January 9, 2013  08:22 AM ET

This whole situation makes me sick to my stomach. Way to go, Shanahan.

January 9, 2013  08:23 AM ET
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This does not bode well for Shanny. A terrible decision to leave him in the game. Not only was he a hinderance to the team, but Cousins had already proved himself capable.

I think the bad decision-making should go all the way back to the Dallas game. RG-III clearly wasn't fully recovered and wasn't moving well at all. The final injury this past weekend may have been the crippling one, but my guess is that he needed surgery a few weeks back when he missed a game.

Yeah, he showed he is a tough guy and willing to play with pain. I'll give him credit for that. But guts can only take you so far.

January 9, 2013  08:39 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

Never heard of 8-9 months for total reconstructive knee surgery. A.P. set the bar for everyone, but he's not human. Give The R proper time to heal with no time table.

Wes Welker actually set the bar for AP.

January 9, 2013  08:49 AM ET
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Everyone is different, man

Hopefully the young man is the exception.

January 9, 2013  08:53 AM ET

CHANGE THAT OFFENSE!!!

The kid deserves a Pro-Style offense.

January 9, 2013  08:53 AM ET
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Wes Welker actually set the bar for AP.

Yeah, but Wes didn't come back threatening all-time records.

Still, you're right.

January 9, 2013  08:55 AM ET

This was so needless. I hope he recovers, but I expect that regardless, Cousins will give him a run for the starting position next season.

January 9, 2013  08:56 AM ET

He's out AT LEAST 15 months...I wonder who will be backing up Cousins next year...

January 9, 2013  08:57 AM ET

Has Shanahan been fired or killed yet?

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January 9, 2013  08:59 AM ET

Freshman year at Baylor, Briles had him running a lot. Sophmore year he tears his ACL. Junior year? Develops into a pocket passer. Shanahan will learn to do the same. More zone read running plays but instead of griff running, roll him out in the pocket and hit the outside WR for a quick 8 yard hook. that was his bread and butter. If the skins keep making him run, he will have a great, but short career. Oh and can we get the NFL to force the skins to change the turf?!

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