Eric Smith suffered a MCL injury. Out for the rest of the preseason.

C Mart · 08-11-2012, 04:37 PM

Manish Mehta ‏@MMehtaNYDN
Source: Eric Smith suffered a MCL injury to his left knee. Out for the rest of the preseason.

The Jets are hoping that Eric Smith (MCL) will be back for the start of the regular season, I'm told.

Eric Smith had a MRI on his hip, which revealed no structural damage. His MCL sprain is the bigger concern. Jets are thin at safety.

MDL_JET · 08-11-2012, 04:39 PM

Well that sucks. Time for the youngins to step up.

tfine350z · 08-11-2012, 04:44 PM

Jets are thin at safety? didnt we draft 2 safeties???

jetrider · 08-11-2012, 04:47 PM

Sounds about right.

I sprained my left MCL 4 weeks ago and it's pretty much back to normal.

Very annoying injury, thought I'd need surgery.

AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite · 08-11-2012, 04:48 PM

hopefully he's only out for the 3 weeks predicted.

sg3 · 08-11-2012, 05:01 PM

MCL sprain (if it's not a complete tear) usually doesn't need the arthroscope and can be back to normal in 3-5 weeks with physical therapy

jetstream23 · 08-11-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tfine350z

Jets are thin at safety? didnt we draft 2 safeties???

and signed 2!

Dunnie · 08-11-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sg3

MCL sprain (if it's not a complete tear) usually doesn't need the arthroscope and can be back to normal in 3-5 weeks with physical therapy

Finally some good news ...

gunnails · 08-11-2012, 05:22 PM

Brodney Poole is available.

DDNYjets · 08-11-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tfine350z

Jets are thin at safety? didnt we draft 2 safeties???

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Originally Posted by jetstream23

and signed 2!

LOL.

I guess they all suck.

HitSomeone41 · 08-11-2012, 05:38 PM

I knew it when i seen it last night. He will be back.

JamesR · 08-11-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DDNYjets

LOL.

I guess they all suck.

I think the concern over depth is more to do with experience - however, I'm quite happy to start a promising rookie over a 'proven' veteran who is a JAG and who has no upside.

If Smith's injury forces Allen more into the rotation, them it could turn out to be a good thing.

Limolady · 08-11-2012, 06:06 PM

Glad to hear it isn't too serious and wish him a speedy recovery. Eric is blueblood NY Jet & solid utility that Westhoff had a hand in developing. Solid seven years of service out of a 3rd round draft speaks volumes for the coaching staff. Hope to see him back on the field soon.

Dcat · 08-11-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunnie

Finally some good news ...

LOL. This post was inevitable. I got a feeling it will be Bell and a rookie on opening day.

NY's stepchild · 08-11-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tfine350z

Jets are thin at safety? didnt we draft 2 safeties???

Maybe he's saying they're all thin. Better get them to McDonalds.

TheMikeIsHot · 08-11-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MDL_JET

Well that sucks. Time for the youngins to step up.

How does that suck?

Eric Smith is worthless to this defense. He can contribute on ST but he should never touch the field on defense.

SizzleBear287 · 08-11-2012, 07:04 PM

If a certain new Denver Bronco doesn't pass his physical, there's someone you can call.

sg3 · 08-11-2012, 07:21 PM

the crawl on NFLN beneath the Panther-Texan game is saying

"Eric Smith has a torn MCL and is out for the SEASON"

hopefully, the geniuses at NFLN just got their crawl wrong

bcess · 08-11-2012, 07:40 PM

Well he is a vet that knows the defense as well as anyone one the team so he will be able to get right back in it when he recovers. If it were Landry or bell or one of the rookies it would have been a worse situation.

08-11-2012, 04:37 PM	#1
C Mart Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,289	Eric Smith suffered a MCL injury. Out for the rest of the preseason. Manish Mehta ‏@MMehtaNYDN Source: Eric Smith suffered a MCL injury to his left knee. Out for the rest of the preseason. The Jets are hoping that Eric Smith (MCL) will be back for the start of the regular season, I'm told. Eric Smith had a MRI on his hip, which revealed no structural damage. His MCL sprain is the bigger concern. Jets are thin at safety. Last edited by C Mart; 08-11-2012 at 04:39 PM.

08-11-2012, 04:39 PM	#2
MDL_JET All Pro Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,633	Well that sucks. Time for the youngins to step up.

08-11-2012, 04:44 PM	#3
tfine350z looking for a new avatar Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,122	Jets are thin at safety? didnt we draft 2 safeties???

08-11-2012, 04:47 PM	#4
jetrider Where are the Jets? Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,890	Sounds about right. I sprained my left MCL 4 weeks ago and it's pretty much back to normal. Very annoying injury, thought I'd need surgery.

08-11-2012, 04:48 PM	#5
AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite is all out of fuCks to give... All Pro Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7,445	hopefully he's only out for the 3 weeks predicted.

08-11-2012, 05:01 PM	#6
sg3 REX AND THE I-MAN - BACK ON TRACK Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Big Apple, USA Posts: 20,342	MCL sprain (if it's not a complete tear) usually doesn't need the arthroscope and can be back to normal in 3-5 weeks with physical therapy

08-11-2012, 05:22 PM	#9
gunnails All League Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,516	Brodney Poole is available.

08-11-2012, 05:38 PM	#11
HitSomeone41 is watching The First 48.... All Pro Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lima Zulu Posts: 6,064	I knew it when i seen it last night. He will be back.

08-11-2012, 06:06 PM	#13
Limolady Here On A "Need To Know" Basis. Jets Insider VIP Super*****/Prom Queen Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 16,399	Glad to hear it isn't too serious and wish him a speedy recovery. Eric is blueblood NY Jet & solid utility that Westhoff had a hand in developing. Solid seven years of service out of a 3rd round draft speaks volumes for the coaching staff. Hope to see him back on the field soon.

08-11-2012, 07:04 PM	#17
SizzleBear287 Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,409	If a certain new Denver Bronco doesn't pass his physical, there's someone you can call.

08-11-2012, 07:21 PM	#18
sg3 REX AND THE I-MAN - BACK ON TRACK Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Big Apple, USA Posts: 20,342	the crawl on NFLN beneath the Panther-Texan game is saying "Eric Smith has a torn MCL and is out for the SEASON" hopefully, the geniuses at NFLN just got their crawl wrong

08-11-2012, 07:40 PM	#19
bcess Lockin fools up Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ft lauderdale Posts: 1,242	Well he is a vet that knows the defense as well as anyone one the team so he will be able to get right back in it when he recovers. If it were Landry or bell or one of the rookies it would have been a worse situation.