12-20-2022, 07:22 PM
(12-20-2022, 05:10 PM)Sled21 Wrote: That's not really the case Truck. He is speaking of calf injuries in general. Dr. Davis Chao is one of the better known sports medicine doctors in the country. My guess is it's a good baseline to go by on when to expect him back.
(12-20-2022, 05:36 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: 'Even without injured reserve, the Bengals will be lucky to have Ja’Marr Chase back in December and any playoff run.' - Dr. David Chao
Speaking in generalities is fine, but anything more is just opinion and speculation at this point.
'holic said it for me: Chao is one of the least credible sports-related docs on the planet, case in point:
https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2013/4/22/4251626/san-diego-chargers-doctor-david-chao-has-chaotic-past
https://helbocklaw.com/san-diego-chargers-doctor-history-medical-malpractice/ (more of the same)
https://deadspin.com/the-chargers-doctor-is-a-drunk-quack-why-havent-they-466685771 (a bit more tongue in cheek)
Everyone is different and everyone heals differently, etc. He doesn't even know the exact injury, so it is indeed, purely speculative.