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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is making strides in his recovery from a torn right ACL sustained in Week 8 of last season. The non-contact injury sidelined him for the remainder of the season. Additionally, Jones battled a neck injury that caused him to miss three games in 2023.

Pro Football Docs are optimistic, projecting Jones to be 100% ready for training camp and fully prepared for Week 1 of the season.

Currently, Jones has been actively participating in team OTAs, including 7-on-7 drills, though he has not yet been cleared for contact. "I'm not restricted at all," Jones said. "I would say I'm about where I hoped to be. We've done a good job of adjusting the schedule based on what I'm able to do. Every week I'm able to do a little bit more. The schedule can change or progress as I'm progressing, which I think has been the right way to do it. I feel good. I think I'm in a good spot."

Head Coach Brian Daboll emphasized a cautious approach to Jones' return. "We want Daniel back at 100%, not just for his sake, but for the team's long-term success," Daboll said.

https://sicscore.com/nfl/updates/new-york-giants-qb-daniel-jones-steady-progress-in-acl-recovery

If he is on the field now, even for drills in shorts, seems like he would be ready for camp.

Good news.

I'm looking forward to what will hopefully be a breakout season for him in year six.

Great news. It gives him time to work with the young receivers. It's quite a group with the four starters. Man, if that Oline can show improvement, I'd gladly eat a good portion of crow. It could be exciting. No irrational exuberance, just hoping for the best.

Quote from: Ed Vette on May 29, 2024, 08:43:07 PMGreat news. It gives him time to work with the young receivers. It's quite a group with the four starters. Man, if that Oline can show improvement, I'd gladly eat a good portion of crow. It could be exciting. No irrational exuberance, just hoping for the best.

So many things have to go right or better.

O-line
young receiver corps
DJ's health and running ability and play
The new DC and defense (with turnover in the secondary)
Daboll's relationship with his coaching staff

Still, you never know

Who are these "Pro Football Docs"?  Do they include Ronnie Barnes?  I won't hold my breath.

Quote from: WheresDayne on May 30, 2024, 09:42:20 AMWho are these "Pro Football Docs"?  Do they include Ronnie Barnes?  I won't hold my breath.

It's a website/service founded by "the football doc," the former physician of the Chargers.   They do medical assessments on players with an eye toward servicing gamblers and fantasy football players (I think they do other sports as well).   I consider it a qualified opinion (where teams tend to be more tight-lipped) but with the limitation that they don't have access to the player's medical records or test results.

Quote from: MightyGiants on May 30, 2024, 10:03:15 AMIt's a website/service founded by "the football doc," the former physician of the Chargers.   They do medical assessments on players with an eye toward servicing gamblers and fantasy football players (I think they do other sports as well).   I consider it a qualified opinion (where teams tend to be more tight-lipped) but with the limitation that they don't have access to the player's medical records or test results.

How do they do a medical assessment without medical reports or being able to examine him after practices to see if there is swelling or asking DJ questions?

Quote from: Philosophers on May 30, 2024, 10:32:56 AMHow do they do a medical assessment without medical reports or being able to examine him after practices to see if there is swelling or asking DJ questions?

They usually watch videos of the injury (if available), and they watch videos of players working out post-injury as well.  They combine that with decades of medical experience in the NFL, and they project based on what they know.  So, they likely watched the videos of DJ working out with the team (with a focus on the movements he was performing and considered that he isn't wearing a brace.  Based on this information and their medical experience, they are expressing optimism with the timeline cited.

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