JC...how long does dislocated patella take to heal??

You mean you realize he didn't tear "everything" right?

Yup and I pray he didn't tear anything at all.

I could only shake my head an laugh at that point, to keep from smashing something. Guess the native Americans have finally called in their curse for the whole "Redskins" thing. Or it's one of those trials of Job things. Or it's cause I've been a bad person--my fault, most likely. Sorry folks.
Well, remember how the story of Job turned out? If that's the case, then we're going to the Superbowl. :)

It all depends on the severity like others have mentioned, but I've gone through the same dislocation with the tearing of my mcl as well and I was given the prognosis that after having surgery I would be pretty much back to normal after about 9 monthes because of the degree of the tear. I actually opted to just go with physical therapy and dealing with discomfort and pain occasionally, but Campbell has much better doctors and rehab services available to him so I see him having the possibility of being ready for the spring workouts or the beginning of training camp at the latest.

I thought he tore his ACL, MCL, or PCL based on how much pain he appeared to be in. I looked at my girlfriend and said, "he's done for the year and may not be back next year." I can deal with 6 months. I could not have dealt with 12-18.

I felt exactly the same way and basically told my wife the same thing. Luckily we only have a one story house so I couldn't hurl myself out a window. So far I'm encouraged that it's not the Palmer, McNabb, Culpepper type injury. Even if it means he's definitely done for this season.

I also remember the story of Trent Green playing in an Al Saunders offense who went down only to have a no name backup come in and take a team to a Superbowl.

Bottom line, if Collins is about 4 points per game better than Campbell at this point, we have a chance.

Well, remember how the story of Job turned out? If that's the case, then we're going to the Superbowl. :)

PFT is saying that Adam Schefter of the NFL Network is reporting that Campbell will miss a month: ProFootballTalk.com -- The Best Pro Football Scoop on the Internet (http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm)

So it looks like he's pretty much done for 2007.

PFT is saying that Adam Schefter of the NFL Network is reporting that Campbell will miss a month: ProFootballTalk.com -- The Best Pro Football Scoop on the Internet (http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm)

So it looks like he's pretty much done for 2007.

I didn't think he would be out six months like most were saying. Truth is, if we make a deep run into the playoffs, Campbell could be ready to play.

Only problem with "deep into the playoffs" is we're talking about Super Bowl deep. And If we've gotten that far with Todd Collins, JC might as well ride the pine.

so he should get back all his mobility back right?

so he should get back all his mobility back right?


I think if it came down to it he wouldn't be 100% for the rest of the year, but he could play if got to that point.

If no ligament tears, he'll be fine in a couple of weeks and can start in the playoffs.

I've done it to both knees. Once in the weightroom (a bar fell on my knee) and once in basketball practice. My left knee is still perfect, the right one I've hurt a few times, so I have a knee like Gilbert Arenas with the fluid that needs drained from time to time.