Training Camp Chat/News/Updates

[SunsetBengal]

(08-06-2023, 12:45 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: I've seen several articles touting Irv Smith Jr. I've learned through the years to take training camp hype with a grain of salt. But Perhaps this guy can breakthrough this season?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/irv-smith-jr-continues-to-get-attention/ar-AA1eQ7aN?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=c633b9e5b6c3400a9f85a2a0b6b66141&ei=13

Yeah, everything that I've been reading about Irv Smith Jr. has been glowingly positive from his peers and coaches.  It's a foregone truth that Smith is a very talented player, the question has been weather he'll be able to stay healthy for an entire season and Superbowl run.

Edit: Seems like most of his injuries have been flukey type of things, and/or normal injuries that come with football.  No torn achilles, no acl/mcl reconstruction, no chronic back problems, etc.

Quote:Injury History

Date
League
Injury
DetailsDec 2, 2020
NFL
Inguinal Groin Strain Grade 2
Smith was sidelined for the Week 13 game due to a back injury.
Nov 25, 2020
NFL
Inguinal Groin Strain Grade 2
Smith was ruled out for the Week 12 game due to a groin injury. He sat out in Week 10 with this injury but returned to a limited role in Week 11.
Aug 27, 2021
NFL
Knee Meniscus Tear
Smith suffered a meniscus injury during Minnesota's preseason finale at Kansas City. He is likely out for the season
Aug 2, 2022
NFL
Hand Finger Sprain/Pull Unspecified
Smith underwent thumb surgery Tuesday, but the Vikings are optimistic he will be ready for Week 1, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports. "We still feel very strongly about our process to get him back," coach Kevin O'Connell noted of the team's top tight end, "an
Oct 30, 2022
NFL
Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain Grade 3
Smith went down against the Cardinals in Week 8. He returned for the Wild Card Round.