Ryan williams? How is is rehab and what is his 2012 outlook?

[Broncopain]

Im thinking about making an offer for the young rb as im not a fan of beanie at all. How has his rehab been going and what role can we expect to see from him going forward?

[Spinkso]

I read that at the time of his injury his kneecap had made it's way up to his thigh area. I don't think coming back from a knee injury that severe is a 100% back to pre-injury kind of thing... That and Wells played through injury and in the process won over his coaching staff. I see Ryan Williams as a compliment to Wells only. I haven't read anything about his rehab like I have for Leshoure, which is troubling to me.

[PPE82]

I read that at the time of his injury his kneecap had made it's way up to his thigh area. I don't think coming back from a knee injury that severe is a 100% back to pre-injury kind of thing... .

Says the doctor or physical therapist?

Personally, I won't pretend to know anything about his injury. However, this seems destined to be a timeshare situation with Beanie probably getting the majority of the touches, especially early on in the season.

[Jimi Hendrix]

Cardinals | Ryan Williams on target for training camp




Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:53:13 -0800

Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Williams (knee) is on target for training camp, and he is expected to begin jogging soon. The training staff and coaching staff likely won't allow him to take part in anything more than individual drills if he is ready during the organized team activities (OTAs) in the summer. "Next year is going to be a good year," Williams said. "I want to be a fan favorite, I want to be the 'X' factor, and because the coaches expect (so) much from me and they support me so much. It's a great feeling to have the coaches behind you, and when they think highly of you, you don't want to make them think otherwise."


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[Spinkso]

I read that at the time of his injury his kneecap had made it's way up to his thigh area. I don't think coming back from a knee injury that severe is a 100% back to pre-injury kind of thing... .

Says the doctor or physical therapist?

Personally, I won't pretend to know anything about his injury. However, this seems destined to be a timeshare situation with Beanie probably getting the majority of the touches, especially early on in the season.

I didn't know I had to be a doctor to say that a blown up knee would be hard to come back from 100%. I've heard plenty of doctors say the same thing about previous players with similar injuries. And you don't need to pretend to be a doctor or a physical therapist, because you've got the elitist internet A-hole thing down pat. Since none of us are doctors we shouldn't discuss injuries. Since none of us are scouts/coaches/players lets not talk about football either.

[stingray_76]

"Cardinals RB Ryan Williams said his kneecap was in his thigh when he tore his patella tendon last summer.
Given a 9-12 month recovery timetable, Williams has just recently begun jogging again. As evidenced by the struggles of Cadillac Williams and Mark Clayton, the recovery rate for torn patella tendons isn't close to that of ACLs. It's fair to question whether Williams will ever regain his pre-injury explosiveness and quickness. Mar 1 - 6:50 PM
Source: AzCardinals.com" rotoworld

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, and I didn't stay at a holliday inn express last night

BUT!

Given the track record of that injury, I'd keep expectations LOW.

[CokeAndBacardi]

I read that at the time of his injury his kneecap had made it's way up to his thigh area. I don't think coming back from a knee injury that severe is a 100% back to pre-injury kind of thing... .

Says the doctor or physical therapist?

Personally, I won't pretend to know anything about his injury. However, this seems destined to be a timeshare situation with Beanie probably getting the majority of the touches, especially early on in the season.

I didn't know I had to be a doctor to say that a blown up knee would be hard to come back from 100%. I've heard plenty of doctors say the same thing about previous players with similar injuries. And you don't need to pretend to be a doctor or a physical therapist, because you've got the elitist internet A-hole thing down pat. Since none of us are doctors we shouldn't discuss injuries. Since none of us are scouts/coaches/players lets not talk about football either.

Yeesh

[xGUACAMOLEx]

i'd be very scared to buy williams. i've inquired and owners want alot based on his potential, but cadillac williams was never the same after his torn patella tendon.

[ascherb]

I'm just concerned he's done, and if he does come back, I have a feeling that it will be as a backup type if at all.

[repkllrs]

They tendered LaRod Stephens-Howling at a 2nd rounder, to make sure he didn't get away. That should be a telling indication of Ryan Williams expectations. Think real low.

[RobertBobson]

I read that at the time of his injury his kneecap had made it's way up to his thigh area. I don't think coming back from a knee injury that severe is a 100% back to pre-injury kind of thing... .

Says the doctor or physical therapist?

Personally, I won't pretend to know anything about his injury. However, this seems destined to be a timeshare situation with Beanie probably getting the majority of the touches, especially early on in the season.

I didn't know I had to be a doctor to say that a blown up knee would be hard to come back from 100%. I've heard plenty of doctors say the same thing about previous players with similar injuries. And you don't need to pretend to be a doctor or a physical therapist, because you've got the elitist internet A-hole thing down pat. Since none of us are doctors we shouldn't discuss injuries. Since none of us are scouts/coaches/players lets not talk about football either.

Looks like somebody had a case of the mondays!

[TJHollywood]

They tendered LaRod Stephens-Howling at a 2nd rounder, to make sure he didn't get away. That should be a telling indication of Ryan Williams expectations. Think real low.

Did anything come out of Michael Bush visiting AZ? Just having him in for a visit shows, to some degree, what they think of William's recovery.

I had him in 2 leagues and sold him mid-season to rebuilders and bought on solid vet players.

[meroj]

Michael Bush did not visit the Arizona Cardinals.

[ekassor]

Howling is a very good special teams, kick off return guy and decent depth. I don't know that he projects as ARI's RB2. Had 56 touches in 2011. We'll know a lot more about Ryan Williams once training camp gets rolling. I drafted him in a couple leagues and I've held onto him. I'm going to take a wait and see attitude.

Nothing I've seen convinces me Williams is done. I know Demaryius had a different injury, but I thought for sure he was done. Medical advances in dealing with tendon and ligament injury have really come a long way in a relatively brief time in my opinion.

Of course, on the flip side, I'll not be surprised if he's done either.