Prayer Thread Kevin Everett

[Cowboyz1]

He went into emergency surgery to repair his spine approximately 8 hours ago. I know his family and friends are just sick right now so give a prayer for this guy. He was not moving after a helmet to helmet hit during coverage on a return. They won't know how much damage or whether he will have his motor skills unitl at least 24 hours from now. I hope the guy gets back on his feet.

 

God help this Kevin and his family get through this tough time. Be with with doctors and let him be ok Amen.

 

If you don't believe in God fine. Just let it be a wish him well thread then.

Edited September 10, 2007 by Cowboyz1

[Ursa Majoris]

All the best to him.

[TDFFFreak]

Best wishes. You don't want to see anyone go through this type of thing.

[CaP'N GRuNGe]

Bad bad stuff. All the best to him.

[Randall]

Bad bad stuff. All the best to him.

 

 

That's for sure.

[sunysteelfly76]

He has some feeling in his extremities. Doctors are calling it "incomplete paralysis". (ESPN this morning)

Edited September 10, 2007 by sunysteelfly76

[Hugh-mongus]

Prayers sent.

[Randall]

Next Two Days Critical For TE Everett

Associated Press, ESPN - [Full Article]

 

Buffalo Bills backup TE Kevin Everett had surgery Sunday after injuring his spine on a kickoff against the Denver Broncos, and there is concern about whether he will be able to walk again. "He's had some sparse movement," Everett's agent Brian Overstreet told The AP in a phone interview late Sunday. "The next couple of days is going to be critical (in regards to paralysis). Our concern is for him to come out of this healthy and, hopefully, be able to walk again."

[cliaz]

He'll walk again. We just need to pray extra hard for him and his family but i have no doubt that Jesus will help him walk again.

[peepinmofo]

May all the best Huddle mojo go out to him and his family/friends. The hopes and prayers of us here are stronger than any other supernatural force, so I have a good feeling about him.

 

We're pullin for you Keverett!! (Thanks for the name change Chargerz!)

[MrTed46]

Best wishes sent

[Swiss Cheezhead]

+1

 

One of the hazards of the job, to be sure, but I really hope he makes a full recovery.

[dabuffbills]

Prayers out to him and his family. I hate to see this happen to anyone in any sport. May God protect him and his family through this difficult time

[Sgt. Ryan]

God Bless.

[Bug Hunters]

God Bless

[alchico]

God Bless

 

+1

[Bill Swerski]

Thoughts and prayers to him and his family. And glad to hear that the pre-prognosis seems to be that he'll walk again.

[alexgaddis]

Best wishes sent

+1

[mhayhurst]

Best wishes to Kevin and his family. God bless and you're in our thoughts.

[RokoMotion]

May God be with him in the coming weeks.

[Skippy]

No one plays that game thinking that this could happend to them.

 

All the best to Kevin and his family. Prayers for a quick and complete recovery.

[rocknrobn26]

Best wishes to him and his family.

[Samson]

God watch over Kevin Everett and his family during this trial. Bless his recovery.

[rocknrobn26]

 

Everett Likely to Be Partially Paralyzed

By JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer

 

44 minutes ago

 

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - The Buffalo Bills' Kevin Everett sustained a "catastrophic" and life-threatening spinal-cord injury and his chances of regaining a full range of body motion are very small, an orthopedic surgeon said Monday.

 

"A best-case scenario is full recovery, but not likely," Dr. Andrew Cappuccino said, one day after performing a four-hour operation on the player. "I believe there will be some permanent neurological paralysis. ... A full neurological recovery was bleak, dismal."

 

Cappuccino noted the 25-year-old reserve tight end did have touch sensation throughout his body and also showed signs of movement. But he cautioned that Everett's injury remained life-threatening, saying the player is still susceptible to blood clots, infection and breathing failure.

 

Everett is currently under forced sedation and breathing through a respirator as doctors wait for the swelling to lessen. Cappuccino said it will take up to three days to determine the severity of the injury and the recovery process.

 

During the operation, Cappuccino repaired a break between the third and fourth vertebrae and also alleviated the pressure on the spinal cord. Doctors made a bone graft and inserted a plate and four screws.

 

Cappuccino said Everett was alert and is aware of the extent of his injuries.

 

"I was honest with him, and he told me, 'Do everything you can to help me,'" said Cappuccino, who works for the Bills as a consultant, specializing in spinal surgery.

 

Cappuccino received permission to operate from Everett's mother, Patricia Dugas, who spoke by phone from her home in Houston.

 

Everett was hurt in Buffalo's season opener against Denver on Sunday when he ducked his head while driving in to tackle Broncos' Domenik Hixon during the second half-opening kickoff. Everett dropped face first to the ground after his helmet hit Hixon high on the left shoulder and side of the helmet.

 

Replays showed the player twitching for a few seconds as he attempted to get up before falling back to the ground. Everett's eyes were open but he showed no further signs of movement during the next 15 minutes as the team's medical staff and emergency personnel placed him on a backboard and, with the player's head and body immobilized, loaded him into an ambulance at the Broncos 30.

 

Bills team doctor John Marzo said Everett was alert from the time he was loaded onto the backboard and throughout the drive to the hospital.

 

"It's a tough situation to watch because he's somebody's son, brother and friend," punter Brian Moorman said Monday. "It's all you could think about during the game, after it happened, after the game and this morning. And we just want him to get better, we want him to heal."

 

Quarterback J.P. Losman said it was difficult to concentrate during practice.

 

"It seems like every couple of seconds that go by it's always popping into your head," Losman said. "Going through a walk-through, we're looking for him, wanting to hear his voice."

 

The Bills have Tuesday off before returning to practice to prepare to play at Pittsburgh on Sunday.

 

Coach Dick Jauron said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell called him Sunday evening, offering the league's support.

 

"We honor ourselves by our work, and we honor Kevin by moving forward and working while never forgetting Kevin and never getting him out of our thoughts and prayers," Jauron said. "We're going to wait and see what the outcome is here and we're really hoping and praying for the best."

 

Buffalo's 2005 third-round draft pick out of Miami, Everett missed his rookie season because of a knee injury. He spent most of last year playing special teams. He was hoping to make an impact as a receiver.

 

His injury recalled the one to Mike Utley, the former Detroit Lions guard who was paralyzed below the chest. He injured his neck in a collision during a 1991 game.

 

"I'm sorry this young man got hurt," Utley told the AP. "It wasn't a cheap shot. It was a great form tackle and that's it."

 

The 41-year-old Utley now lives in Washington state and is promoting a bike tour aimed at raising money in an effort to cure paralysis.

 

"These are big strong men competing at the highest level. You can do everything to prepare yourself _ lift weights and all that," Utley said. "But is it going to happen again? Yes."

 

Everett's injury was not the only one sustained by the Bills.

 

Cornerback Jason Webster (broken forearm) and free safety Ko Simpson (broken ankle) had surgery, and Jauron said both could miss the rest of the season. Also, linebacker Coy Wire has a sprained knee and is out indefinitely.

 

___

 

Associated Press Sports Writer Pat Graham in Denver contributed to this report.

[Rushmore]

That's horrible news. When I saw it happen during the game and watched him land, I could tell that this was going to be worse than your *typical* NFL injury. I wish the best for him and his family and loved ones.