BLUE 1,026 Posted May 5, 2011 Posted by GarryCobb “As far as me coming back next season? It seem(s) like a long shot even thou(gh) I’m optimistic about the whole situation,†Eagles fullback Leonard Weaver tweeted yesterday, “And just a quick update for everyone…..the rehab is going great, Kevin Wilk and his staff are doing their job the right way.†I knew Weaver was going to have a tough time coming back to action when his leg bent backward in what was an ugly knee injury last season in the opening day loss to the Green Bay Packers. Normally when a knee is bent backwards like that, nerve damage is the result and that was the case with Weaver. It’s commonplace for NFL players to come back from knee injuries, but it’s not an everyday thing for players to come back from knee injuries with nerve damage. I’ve talked to Weaver a number of times during this process and he’s been upbeat about it, but he hasn’t gotten detailed with me about how far along he is in his comeback. During this time of rehabilitation the veteran fullback has consistently tweeted about his workouts. The Eagles fullback situation will consist of Owen Schmitt and draft pick Stanley Havili. Schmitt is a good blocker and pass receiver, but not much of a runner. Havili is a good runner and receiver, but not much of a blocker. Weaver had been able to do all three very well. Andy Reid probably drafted Havili to see if he could improve his blocking and add a faster ball carrier and receiver to his group of weapons. If Havili can improve his blocking he’s got a chance to make the football team. Source: GCOBB.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted May 5, 2011 Oh, man. That's so unfortunate. He's still fairly young, isn't he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westbrookforsix 28 Posted May 5, 2011 Oh, man. That's so unfortunate. He's still fairly young, isn't he? Very young. I think he has the right mindset to bounce back, and I'm glad he's not rushing it or forcing himself to play this season. They told Corell Buckhalter he'd never play again back in 2004, and isn't he still playing??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanbrock 1,684 Posted May 6, 2011 Weaver is a great guy. One of my favorite players. Just a positive force in the locker room and a stand up guy in general. I really hope can recover and play in the NFL again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith81 1 Posted May 7, 2011 Leonard Weaver is definitaly the definition of what a fullback is all about and for him to be on the Eagles its a great deal. Im really hopin he bounces back in full recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
