New York Giants News & Notes: Update on Chad Jones

by cjmulrain on Jun 29, 2010 11:14 AM EDT in New York Giants News

Obviously the biggest story surrounding the Giants is the car accident of 3rd round pick Chad Jones. The good news is that Jones is recovering from his injury, and is "looking better." Obviously, the most important thing is that Jones is ok and the doctors were able to save his foot and leg. It's also good to hear that the New Orleans Police don't believe alcohol played any factor in the crash.

Of course, being a competitor, Jones is already talking about returning to football, and is eying a 2011 return. He has been visited by Charles Way and has spoken to both Tom Coughlin and Jerry Reese by phone, so obviously the Giants are keeping a close eye on his recovery. He's also told his dad that he wants to return. The most important thing is that Jones regains full health, but I would be ecstatic if he were able to play football again in the future. He was the guy I was most excited about from the Giants most recent draft, and while he'll probably never be quite the same as he was before this accident, it would be a phenomenal story if he were able to recover and make it to the NFL. I'll be rooting for him, that's for sure.

While the Jones story is dominating the headlines, the Giants have still been making some roster moves, most recently releasing QB Riley Skinner as well as recently claimed Chris Davis, who had about as short a Giants career as a player can possibly have.

Matt Mosley blogs that fourth-round pick Phillip Dillard is catching on for the Giants, and the Star-Ledger has a summer conversation with him.

Finally, for those of you living in New Jersey, you can now show off your Giants pride on your license plate.

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My experience with shattered leg

I had a skiing accident in which my fib was broken and my tib was shattered. The good news is that I am back skiing and cycling, etc. However, I am concerned about the nerve damage that Chad Jones has experienced. I have permanent damage, partly proprioceptive. That means knowing where my foot is in space, walking down stairs, etc, I don’t get the feedback I used to get. Does not impede me but I am far from an athlete, never mind any kind of elite athlete. My leg healed but is not quite perfectly straight and I cannot imagine playing football and getting hit on the spot where it broke. I was a marathon runner, running fast is not in the cards for me any longer. I hope that Chad is able to overcome this but be cautioned, full recovery to where he was is a long shot. Let us hope for the best, glad they at least saved his foot. Has to be mentally painful to have this happen, worse than the physical.

by UnknownJintsFan on Jun 29, 2010 11:26 AM EDT reply actions

Thanks for the info.

I am not concerned if the young man ever plays football again, so irrelevant. I know the young man doesn’t feel that way though, and that is his dream and right to hope.

His mother has a tattoo that reads, "Son".
Sharks have a week dedicated to HIM.
"It doesn't take more than one person, to talk to a woman.
Stay thirsty my friends."

by Great Gatsby on Jun 30, 2010 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Chris Davis

didn’t have to unpack his bags at least. He spent as much time with the Giants,
as Adam LaRoche did with the BlowSox last year.

His mother has a tattoo that reads, "Son".
Sharks have a week dedicated to HIM.
"It doesn't take more than one person, to talk to a woman.
Stay thirsty my friends."

by Great Gatsby on Jun 30, 2010 9:57 AM EDT reply actions