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Ifo Ekpre-Olomu close to returning from ACL injury

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  • Why did he drop so far but Jalyn Smith will only be a second rounder?

  • Logic I heard was that the knee is crucial for CB speed/explosiveness -- but, you're right, somehow not for LB?

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  • Smith tore ACL and LCL.

    Ifo dislocated his knee cap in addition to tearing his ACL. I remember seeing the injury and the knee was bulging where a knee should not bulge. The knee cap gets into Patellar tendon damage.

    So tendon(s) vs. a second ligament???

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  • Praying for this guy If he's close to 100% now then hopefully by spring he' show,what he can do.

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  • A great step to hear from a ball hawk like Expre.. Wonder if Browns would approve Expre to run some coverage routes at Oregon's Pro day? This kid loves playing football. Hope he has his chance to prove it at a higher level. You earned it, Let the Fun begin Preee.. 🙂

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  • gumby73G gumby73

    A great step to hear from a ball hawk like Expre.. Wonder if Browns would approve Expre to run some coverage routes at Oregon's Pro day? This kid loves playing football. Hope he has his chance to prove it at a higher level. You earned it, Let the Fun begin Preee.. 🙂

    @gumby73 said:

    A great step to hear from a ball hawk like Expre.. Wonder if Browns would approve Expre to run some coverage routes at Oregon's Pro day? This kid loves playing football. Hope he has his chance to prove it at a higher level. You earned it, Let the Fun begin Preee.. 🙂

    Why would he do that?

    Either way, good news he's close to being back, hopefully will be 'full go' for OTAs/TC.

  • gftChrisG gftChris

    @gumby73 said:

    A great step to hear from a ball hawk like Expre.. Wonder if Browns would approve Expre to run some coverage routes at Oregon's Pro day? This kid loves playing football. Hope he has his chance to prove it at a higher level. You earned it, Let the Fun begin Preee.. 🙂

    Why would he do that?

    Either way, good news he's close to being back, hopefully will be 'full go' for OTAs/TC.

    @gftchris said:

    Why would he do that?

    Either way, good news he's close to being back, hopefully will be 'full go' for OTAs/TC.

    "next couple weeks I'll show you the progress I've made". About right for a pro day? which some grads come back. More possible a youtube video, but damn we will take it.

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  • gumby73G gumby73

    @gftchris said:

    Why would he do that?

    Either way, good news he's close to being back, hopefully will be 'full go' for OTAs/TC.

    "next couple weeks I'll show you the progress I've made". About right for a pro day? which some grads come back. More possible a youtube video, but damn we will take it.

    @gumby73 said:

    "next couple weeks I'll show you the progress I've made". About right for a pro day? which some grads come back. More possible a youtube video, but damn we will take it.

    Fair enough, didn't realise people did that. I'd be shocked though if they let him do anything they couldn't completely control.

  • 16 months of rehab? My lord! That's virtually unheard of these days. From what little I've heard about this young man, he's an excellent person and somebody people like to root for. It usually takes another year after surgery for many players to get back to where they want to be (usually mentally), but this guy could really provide a nice boost for us. Perhaps take the place of what Gilbert was supposed to be? Speaking of Gilbert, is there any chance he could thrive under a different coaching group?

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  • Right..everything Ive read about his knee indicates the injury was as bad as it gets....ruptured tendons(not just torn) and a completely dislocated knee cap....serious stuff....and its great to hear he's making progress, but Im not gonna count on anything from him until he's lined up in a game.....

    Not sure what to expect from Gilbert, but hoping this staff puts him on the field and lets him play some. And would expect to see him back returning kicks. Its a fresh start for him, so lets hope he takes advantage.

    On a side note, he and Olomu have the same scouting report and style of play....as well as the same weaknesses.....basically, overly aggressive players who have little technique and rely on their physical gifts to get by and beat WR's.....sooooo, let's see if some new coaches can help both develop some technique....we know Gilbert struggled with it....and I think Olomu will need to develop it, as his physical gifts are likely to be diminished....

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  • jiggins7919J jiggins7919

    16 months of rehab? My lord! That's virtually unheard of these days. From what little I've heard about this young man, he's an excellent person and somebody people like to root for. It usually takes another year after surgery for many players to get back to where they want to be (usually mentally), but this guy could really provide a nice boost for us. Perhaps take the place of what Gilbert was supposed to be? Speaking of Gilbert, is there any chance he could thrive under a different coaching group?

    @jiggins7919 said:

    Speaking of Gilbert, is there any chance he could thrive under a different coaching group?

    If he doesn't, he's done. Mike Pettine loves his CBs, and Ray Horton *was* a DB, so if Gilbert can't improve under both, he's basically done. Might get a role as KR/PR somewhere.

  • MudflyM Mudfly

    Right..everything Ive read about his knee indicates the injury was as bad as it gets....ruptured tendons(not just torn) and a completely dislocated knee cap....serious stuff....and its great to hear he's making progress, but Im not gonna count on anything from him until he's lined up in a game.....

    Not sure what to expect from Gilbert, but hoping this staff puts him on the field and lets him play some. And would expect to see him back returning kicks. Its a fresh start for him, so lets hope he takes advantage.

    On a side note, he and Olomu have the same scouting report and style of play....as well as the same weaknesses.....basically, overly aggressive players who have little technique and rely on their physical gifts to get by and beat WR's.....sooooo, let's see if some new coaches can help both develop some technique....we know Gilbert struggled with it....and I think Olomu will need to develop it, as his physical gifts are likely to be diminished....

    @mudfly said:

    I think Olomu will need to develop it, as his physical gifts are likely to be diminished....

    If this does happen, I wonder if he would have the skill set to become a FS?

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  • Canton DawgC Canton Dawg

    @mudfly said:

    I think Olomu will need to develop it, as his physical gifts are likely to be diminished....

    If this does happen, I wonder if he would have the skill set to become a FS?

    @canton-dawg said:

    If this does happen, I wonder if he would have the skill set to become a FS?

    I don't see any reason he wouldn't make a good FS.....he's definitely willing to mix it up and has the talent....looking fwd to whatever he's gonna show us in the next few weeks?.....I did read that he plans to participate in mini camps, etc....which is excellent! 🙂

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