The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Wilson doesn't feel any pain in his neck, and never has. The only thing keeping him off the field are "pictures," or X-Rays that will show whether or not his spinal cord has fused properly following surgery in January. He's not sure when that clearance will come, but has appointments for future MRI exams set up. Nonetheless, he expects to be ready for offseason training activities, which begin in less than a month. "For sure," he said. "I expect to. I want to."

Diehards Line: As Star-Ledger staffer Conor Orr suggests, Wilson's prediction is a bold one, especially considering that the team was extremely worried about his prognosis. Jerry Reese talked about the need for a contingency plan at running back -- one he sought in Rashad Jennings. "Me and the doctors know," Wilson said. "As soon as the doctors see what they need to see, I'm good. For right now, he said I'm doing really well and I'm ahead of schedule. I'm staying positive and my teammates and family are all giving me support." Wilson said that he was never advised to stop playing football and never had any thoughts about retirement. At 22, he still feels like he can have the career he envisioned despite a heightened risk of another injury. ... Nonetheless, fantasy football owners should watch Wilson's progress closely over the coming months. Don't believe he's ready until you see it with your own two eyes.