Marlin Jackson amazingly back at practice post-knee surgery

by Brad Wells on May 28, 2009 2:29 PM EDT in Colts News

Back on October 30th, 2008, Marlin Jackson was placed on IR due to tearing his anterior cruciate ligament as well as meniscus cartilage in his knee. Almost seven months to the day, Marlin Jackson returned to the Colts practice field:

Jackson’s early return to practice Thursday surprised some because it normally takes players a full year to recover from ACL surgery. Jackson had his surgery Dec. 1.

That's just... WOW! It is amazing how far medical science has come in the last 7 years. If Edgerrin James had torn his knee ligament now as opposed to back in 2001, he might not have lost so much breakaway speed. THAT is how far things seem to have come.

Also, coming laong ahead of schedule is RB Mike Hart, who was also IRed last year because of a knee injury.

With a (amazingly) healthy Marlin Jackson returning, the Colts secondary is starting ot look scary good. Not OK good. Not very good. Scary good. And if Mike Hart continues to develop, the backfield in Indy starts looking scary good as well. Joseph Addai, Donald Brown, and Mike Hart each give the offense unique abilities that help it to run the ball.

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As I stated in my Health of the Franchise post

Let’s hope he doesn’t come back TOO soon. Please Dr. Andrews, order an extra MRI or ten to make sure all tendons, bones and muscles are healed from every angle!!!

How can you not love a team that does this?

by LovinBlue on May 28, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions

yeah this makes me a little nervous

let’s all knock on wood and pray and such that he stays healthy this summer

"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."

by psvirsky on May 28, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope Mike Hart retains a spot on this team.

That guy is incredible.

by coltsfanawalt on May 28, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions

+1 on Hart

Addai, Brown, and Hart……Three different looks to drive defenses crazy. And all of ’em can catch the ball too. Talent on this team is beginning to look scary.

by tim55 on May 28, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions

I do love me some Marlin!

And as LovinBlue said – a few extra MRIs for good measure!

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on May 28, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions

Good times, good times...

Link

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on May 28, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I knew what that link was before I clicked it.

And watched it again anyway. I never get tired of it. My son watches the game every couple of weeks. Tuesday he and a friend got some snacks and watched it for fun. Obsessive Colts fan, that boy =p

by coltsfanawalt on May 28, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Good kid!

Everytime I watch that clip, I feel the same as I did watching it happen….all misty-eyed and stuff. It warms the heart!

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on May 28, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions

It is better with Bob Lamey's voice

Just listen. It will send shivers down your spine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKfWe5AwOOY

OH NO WE SUCK AGAIN!

by colts9318rock on May 28, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok I literally just got tears in my eyes

Thanks for that!

How can you not love a team that does this?

by LovinBlue on May 28, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Awesome.

Great way to start my Friday. =-)

Thanks!

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on May 29, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions

yep

OH NO WE SUCK AGAIN!

by colts9318rock on May 29, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions

It IS better with Bob's voice.

I’m glad you posted that link, I haven’t seen that. The hair on the back of my neck stood up when I watched it. It was the Colts FINEST moment. GO MARLIN! Let’s do it again.

"I throw, you catch, it's not that hard."

by Indy Lori on Jun 1, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions