MayorWest13 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 A "number of teams" have red flagged Boise State RB Jay Ajayi's knee when reviewing medical checks, according to Tony Pauline.Thee knee injury (which was described as "shredded") occurred during an attempted theft when Ajayi was 18 years old after just moving to the U.S. for football. Beat writer Chadd Cripe once said "The injury on the field was so bad that coaches wondered if he'd recover." Pauline's report is worth keeping in mind during draft weekend, especially if Ajayi stays on the board longer than expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 A "number of teams" have red flagged Boise State RB Jay Ajayi's knee when reviewing medical checks, according to Tony Pauline.Thee knee injury (which was described as "shredded") occurred during an attempted theft when Ajayi was 18 years old after just moving to the U.S. for football. Beat writer Chadd Cripe once said "The injury on the field was so bad that coaches wondered if he'd recover." Pauline's report is worth keeping in mind during draft weekend, especially if Ajayi stays on the board longer than expected.Dont really like him as a runner, but dang this is messed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Dont really like him as a runner, but dang this is messed up.Love him as a runner. Hope it's not true. Has more red flags and less talent than Gurlie.One down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlGM Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Why is an injury that happened when the guy Was 18 news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySG Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Didn't know about the theft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xskyx Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Well, confirmed to Atlanta in the 2nd then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insight Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Why is an injury that happened when the guy Was 18 newsDurability is a concern. Boise State running back Jay Ajayi is one of the most talented and productive running backs in the 2015 NFL Draft class. But the long-term durability of his right knee is a “strong” concern, according to several league sources.Ajayi injured his right knee in October 2011 and has dealt with cartilage issues in that knee over his career. The issue was red-flagged at the NFL Combine re-check in IndianapolisAjayi rushed for 3,796 yards over his career in Boise State and could be a very productive runner in the NFL as a rookie. According to league sources, he is ready to play right now, but the question is longevity of the knee and how long will it hold up? Team doctors are unable to pinpoint a timetable with that question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insight Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Didn't know about the theft.He arrived at Boise in 2011 and didn't redshirt immediately, but within a week span in October, he was arrested for stealing and tore the ACL in his right knee, putting him in the coaches' doghouse and redshirting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarod_Briggs2 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Didn't stop him on the field here in Boise. Dudes a beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMT11 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 That kid absorbed more contact and did more with less than any of the guys - calling bs , teams want this kid - hes made to take punishment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citsalp Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 That kid absorbed more contact and did more with less than any of the guys - calling bs , teams want this kid - hes made to take punishmentIf you play football your body is acclimated to the punishment your body absorbs.Injuries, totally different animal, they catch up with you, sooner or later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capologist Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 According to league sources, he is ready to play right now, but the question is longevity of the knee and how long will it hold up? Team doctors are unable to pinpoint a timetable with that question.You can make that statement about every running back in the league... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDaLuvMaker Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 So Ajayi was 18 when he "shredded" his knee.He is now 21(will be 22 in June) and has had a really successful college career since then.How is his knee really that much of a concern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Negatorris Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 That kid absorbed more contact and did more with less than any of the guys - calling bs , teams want this kid - hes made to take punishmentAnd fumble the ball... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEIST Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 As for the fumbles, that's coachable. He gets a little careless sometimes. Not a physical issue, his hands are huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarod_Briggs2 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I like him a lot obviously I'm from Boise. But I don't see him as your #1 guy. My beat analysis of him would be what Ben Tate was behind Arian Foster. A great #2 and a good spot starter. If we would expect him to be "the guy" we would be making a bad choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEIST Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Erik Burkhardt @ErikBurkhardt 9m9 minutes agoContrary to reports, NCAA record-setting RB Jay Ajayi did NOT attend, nor was he asked to attend, the NFL Combine medical re-check. His agent^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino11 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Erik Burkhardt @ErikBurkhardt 9m9 minutes agoContrary to reports, NCAA record-setting RB Jay Ajayi did NOT attend, nor was he asked to attend, the NFL Combine medical re-check. His agent^^Hope he slides to us anyway lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSICKxWITHxITx Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Updating a previous item, the agent for Boise State RB Jay Ajayi says his client did not attend the Combine medical recheck last weekend.Prospects with medical concerns are annually told to attend the Combine medical recheck. Agent Eric Burkhardt says Ajayi was not told to attend, which suggests NFL teams are comfortable with the condition of his knee despite reports to the contrary. As we originally suspected, the concern over Ajayi's knee appears to have been overblown, and may have been disseminated as a "smokescreen" by clubs hoping Ajayi falls to them in the draft.Source: Erik Burkhardt on Twitter Apr 20 - 6:03 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insight Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 So Ajayi was 18 when he "shredded" his knee.He is now 21(will be 22 in June) and has had a really successful college career since then.How is his knee really that much of a concern?My guess is his knee shows signs of cartilage wear and it's a matter of time before it wears down to bone to bone contact. Nobody knows if and when it will be an issue but the doctors probably view it as a real concern. There are no guarantee's in sports many doctors did not think drew bress would recover from his shoulder injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Why is an injury that happened when the guy Was 18 newsits news for the same reason Antonio Richardson went from a 2nd round prospect to undrafted last year. Just because you played "fine" in college with the injury doesnt mean your knee doesnt have a shelf life if its not 'fine' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 My guess is his knee shows signs of cartilage wear and it's a matter of time before it wears down to bone to bone contact. Nobody knows if and when it will be an issue but the doctors probably view it as a real concern. There are no guarantee's in sports many doctors did not think drew bress would recover from his shoulder injury. Or Manning from his neck injury. Mofos went to Bowls. Yall boys need to stop with the injury bush it. This is football. Just a hair below MMA. You will definitely get hurt. I'm from the rub some dirt on it era. Rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxatlanta Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 So first Gregory is under 230 and now Ajayai knee won't hold up? Sounds like the draft is getting near. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butudontseeme™ Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Or Manning from his neck injury. Mofos went to Bowls. Yall boys need to stop with the injury bush it. This is football. Just a hair below MMA. You will definitely get hurt. I'm from the rub some dirt on it era. Rise. Adrian Peterson was hurt every single season of his college career. Buddy has been one of the healthiest backs in the league aside from one year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1969 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Adrian Peterson was hurt every single season of his college career. Buddy has been one of the healthiest backs in the league aside from one year.For every Adrian Peterson there are about 100 Jahvid Bests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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