The Facts:
Smith says he feels no pain in his surgically repaired left knee. He says his rehab from December’s microfracture surgery is on schedule, and that he could be running by May. But the WR also admits he has concerns. He said Thursday that when he returns, he may need to alter his style, compensating for his knee. “It’s a serious injury,” Smith said. “I’ve got to wait and see til I’m done running. Probably I’m going to have to change a little bit this year, so we’ll see.”
Reported by the New York Daily News
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Smith said that he recently started “pretty boring” rehab drills, hitting the stationary bike and running in a pool. He wants to run, he said, but he knows better. The nature of microfracture surgery is tricky. An athlete's knee will often feel better shortly after surgery, but the healing process still takes a few months. Last season, Smith watched teammate Kenny Phillips try to return from a similar injury. The safety played through the season, but he struggled to regain his explosion. It remains to be seen if Smith can regain his more quickly.
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