We all know Welker tore his ACL and MCL, but there is some good news today for next year...
"The Boston Globe reports that a team source confirmed that Patriots WR Wes Welker has a torn left ACL and MCL, but according to a specialist familiar with the injury, his rehabilitation might not take as long as a typical knee ligament tear. That's because Welker was hurt on a non-contact play, according to Dr. Lonnie Paulos, who performed surgery on Carson Palmer's knee several years ago. Although the severity of the ligament tears is not known, Paulos imagines that the MCL will be allowed to heal itself while Welker has surgery to repair the ACL. "The recovery should be very similar to what Tom [Brady]'s was," Paulos said. "I would anticipate him back getting in a timely fashion. He'll make it (CBSSports)."
It is very early to be making timetables, but this is at least optimistic. Even if Welker does make it back by training camp next season my worry is that this injury will cause him to lose a step, and at his size and the way he plays the game, that could lead to a lot more injuries...
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