Tyler Eifert

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(08-22-2016, 09:24 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: Not trying to sound like the eternal optimist, but with all the extra treatments available to him, the fact that he is already doing weight-bearing exercise on it is a very good sign.  These injuries go through stages of healing and once it can bear weight, they will begin manipulation exercises and work on the flexibility of the ankle.  

In more basic terms, I have blown out an ankle with massive ligament damage in baseball.  Six weeks later, I was able to swim while using my legs completely.  It was very stiff at first, but it loosened up over time.  Surgery here helped him "clean out" the scar tissue which would actually help speed healing and range of motion.  

I bet he misses two games. And comes back with a 4 reception, 80 yard effort...with a TD to boot 

I'd probably take that bet. He's only had 80 yards or more in 1 of his 29 games (31 if you count postseason).

I sure hope he is ready earlier, only misses a game or two, and beasts out for the other 14-15, but I am just not sure I see that happening. They initially said it'd be a short recovery. Then they said he'd be ready for Week 1. Now it's pretty much widely assumed he will miss Week 1.

The optimism being pushed back each time makes me think it'll be more than 2.

But yeah, hope you're right.