Comments on: Marcus Lattimore expects to be ready for start of season

By: jaybialek2

jaybialek2 — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:41:47 +0000

He would be great in black and gold.

By: jamesstinnett

jamesstinnett — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:09:27 +0000

Future Bengal!! Would fit perfect.. They have the Law firm right now, so no need to hurry this guy back from his busted up knee. Have him re-hab the whole season and have him ready the season after. By that time the law firm will be another year older, and slower. Would be perfect timing!!

By: skinswillsurprise

skinswillsurprise — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:39:29 +0000

I love how you guys choose to hate on players. I wish nothing but the best for this guy, but all you people hate to say a good thing about RG3. Why is that? All it is, is hate and more hate when it comes to RG3. People should be happy there are so many talented young QBs in the league now. Especially when they are doing the right things. Good luck to KL and RG3 coming back from injuries. HTTR!!

By: grendelg

grendelg — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:31:38 +0000

That dude was always a beast running against UGA and definitely has NFL calibre skills and power. Best wishes to him in his recovery.

By: ss376

ss376 — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:27:04 +0000

There’s any number of good places for him:

Rams (to replace Jackson)
Steelers (to replace everybody)

Packers, Cards, etc.

I think he might actually go higher than people expect because this year’s RB class looks a little thin. I would be surprised if he lasted past the 3rd round and I could easily see a team taking him in the late 2nd.

By: ngbradley

ngbradley — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:24:43 +0000

The 49ers should draft him and put him on the PUP list for 2013, let Gore mentor him — he went through the same injuries (tears to both knees).

By: dallascowboysdishingthereal

dallascowboysdishingthereal — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:22:16 +0000

Marcus is a great kid and you can’t help but pull for him to recover and play in the NFL.

His situation reminds me a little of Bruce Carter who the Cowboys drafted after a serious knee injury in college. He recovered after a year with Dallas and played well this season.

If his knee can hold up in NFL play is the big question but he is worth taking a chance on around the middle of the draft in my view.

By: jessethegreat

jessethegreat — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:04:23 +0000

I wouldn’t be at all disappointed if my Packers took him with their 1st round pick.. If their team doctors clear everything beforehand. Look at Willis Mcgahee’s injury in college.it was way more gruesome than this and he worked out just fine. Marcus has proven he has the attitude and motivation to get all the way back and get it right.

By: gbmickey

gbmickey — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:36:10 +0000

Not really trying to rip on the kid but not returning for his senior season makes no sense. Who is this kids advisor? Like someone mentioned earlier come back and rebuild your stock to a first round grade and make more money in his first contract than where he will be drafted this year.

By: bartlettruss

bartlettruss — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:31:01 +0000

Good luck Marcus!!

By: waxthat

waxthat — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:24:09 +0000

With Gore retiring soon…Niners should draft him to go along with James and Hunter

By: slvrnblk72

slvrnblk72 — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:19:54 +0000

he will never be at the level he once was, sad

By: mhs8031

mhs8031 — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:17:35 +0000

The AP comparisons were based on the injury and the surgeon. If you think this is about comparing Marcus Lattimore to Peterson, I am concerned that public schools may have failed you.

By: tlmoon2112

tlmoon2112 — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:59:18 +0000

Whether he makes it back by the start of the season or not, I’d take this kid anyday and twice on Sunday because he has drive and heart.

By: shlort

shlort — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:34:25 +0000

Lattimore is a pretty impressive running back. That knee injury was ugly though. I dont know If he will ever be as good after that deal.

Of course Andrews is going to keep him high emotionally. What do we expect? Amdrews wouldnt be much of a Dr. if he said “Hey, man, your knee is toast and you are probably looking at a future in fast food”?

By: iamthorny

iamthorny — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:28:38 +0000

Good thing the Skins have Alfred Morris, or Shanny would draft him and trot this man out there in Week 1 of the pre-season.

His injury intangibles make him a near lock to be a Green Bay Packer unless Ted Thompson can find a talented guy whose legs are about to completely fall off.

By: fwippel

fwippel — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:13:03 +0000

Problem is this is Lattimore’s second devastating knee injury in the last two seasons. While I understand the life-span of a RB in the NFL, I still think Lattimore could have drastically improved his draft stock by returning for his senior season.

NFL rookies are locked into their rookie contract for at least three years now. If Lattimore is a third round pick this year, does he really think he’s going to make more money than he would as a first round pick (assuming he can regain his form and stay healthy) in 2014?

I wish him well, but with two severe knee injuries in the span of one year, I don’t see an NFL franchise willing to spend a first round pick on him without seeing him complete a full year injury-free.

By: ukraiders

ukraiders — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:06:14 +0000

Would like to see the Raiders take a late flier on him. could back up DMC while he plays his contract out. We need a no 2 back and if he recovers again and cant resign DMC then we have a cheaper option and can let DMC go.

By: ccjcsr

ccjcsr — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:54:45 +0000

Buyer Beware!

By: cd_ridge

cd_ridge — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:47:34 +0000

He is great kid and a special talent. I hope that he does make it in the NFL. A word of caution, do not push the recovery to hard and end a return to football before it gets started.

By: rhinojr

rhinojr — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:35:29 +0000

I am hoping this guy does great, I am a big fan. He deserves it.

By: vikingsvoice

vikingsvoice — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:28:39 +0000

Lets hold off on the AP comparisons…

By: fballguy

fballguy — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:11:08 +0000

Fingers crossed. Saw that play live and couldn’t be happier he’s doing this well.

By: kw27p

kw27p — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:08:27 +0000

He might be better than Sanchez.

By: goodguyattorney

goodguyattorney — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:02:16 +0000

This Clemson fan wishes ML the best of luck a long healthy career.

By: myeaglescantwin

myeaglescantwin — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:52:16 +0000

God willing.
Go for it kid!

By: klingonj

klingonj — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:39:23 +0000

For all sad words of tongue and pen, The saddest are these, ‘It might have been’.”
John Greenleaf Whittier

By: sportsmeccabi

sportsmeccabi — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:46:08 +0000

He’s already jogging on land????

By: kfs9891

kfs9891 — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:07:02 +0000

Frank Gore tore his knee up twice. He turned out pretty well. Gore Peterson and Lattimore are powerbacks who dont dance. I don’t think it affects them like other runningbacks that dance. Also surgery techniques and rehab have come a long ways.

By: nagihcimwolves50

nagihcimwolves50 — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:00:19 +0000

Adrian Peterson is one of the most gifted freakish athletes in sports currently and for anyone to duplicate what he did last year after knee surgery would be near impossible.

That being said Lattimore is a monster but he might benefit from listening to all the people that told AD to wait before he was healthy before rushing back to the NFL. When in doubt though, listen to Dr. Andrews.