rajncajn Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll...SPORTS/71011009 McAllister’s comeback from knee surgery progressing wellBy Rick Cleveland rcleveland@clarionledger.com Two weeks into rehab from surgery on both his knees, running back Deuce McAllister says he definitely plans to play for the New Orleans Saints in 2008. “I’m coming back, no doubt about it,” McAllister said by cell phone from Birmingham, where he is rehabbing from surgery on Sept. 27. McAllister tor the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the Saints’ Sept. 24 home loss to Tennessee. Before the operation, McAllister had said he would see how the surgery went and how he felt before deciding whether or not to try a comeback. “Some of the things that were going through my mind then were about the pain you go through and the time you have to put into it,” said McAllister, a former Ole Miss star from Morton who in addition to his pro football career has extensive business dealings in the Jackson area. “I’ve set my mind to it. I’m 100 percent coming back.” The surgery was to repair the torn ACL iin his left knee and remove scar tissue from his right knee, the result of a similar surgery in October of 2005. “I know what to expect; there are no surprises this time,” said McAllister, who said he is making slow but steady progress in eight hours a day of rehabilitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I know if anyone can come back from a 2nd knee injury, it's this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I hope he does come back, because he is one of the really great guys in the league. However, has anyone come back from 2 ACL injuries like this? Isnt it the same knee as before? He has a hugh hill to climb, but I hope he does it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 I hope he does come back, because he is one of the really great guys in the league. However, has anyone come back from 2 ACL injuries like this? Isnt it the same knee as before? He has a hugh hill to climb, but I hope he does it... Nope, other knee. Article even says they removed some scar tissue from the other knee from his past surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I hope he does come back, because he is one of the really great guys in the league. However, has anyone come back from 2 ACL injuries like this? Isnt it the same knee as before? He has a hugh hill to climb, but I hope he does it... Frank Gore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Nope, other knee. Article even says they removed some scar tissue from the other knee from his past surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I do wish him well, but I have serious doubts about a productive future in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 I do wish him well, but I have serious doubts about a productive future in the NFL. Even if he ends up just being a role player I'd still be glad to see him back on the field for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEO of the Barefoots Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 didn't Terry Allen come back from two ACL rehabs about 10 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameltosis Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Jamal Lewis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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