As former Lions running back Kevin Jones continues to rehabilitate his knee in an effort to get back into the NFL, a league source tells us that the physician who is aiding the effort is well-respected for his ability to reduce recovery time.
Dr. D.S. Ping “is an amazing trainer,” the source said. “He uses some different kind of rehab methods and gets results that cut recovery time in half.”
Whether that helps Jones get a job remains to be seen. By all accounts, he had an impressive workout on Saturday. Unless his financial objectives are unreasonable, he might be the most likely of the current crop of veteran tailbacks (including Shaun Alexander, Travis Henry, and Cedric Benson) to find work.
The Dolphins, Packers, Steelers, and Lions attended the workout. The Browns have asked for a copy of the tape.
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June 30th, 2008 at 11:29 am
Lions? Maybe it was all about the $$$$$$$$$$$$….
But of course they dont need a RB. They need a WR!
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June 30th, 2008 at 11:34 am
I don’t get why the Lions were at the workout. I doubt KJ would sign for less than they were already paying him.
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June 30th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Is Dr. Ping’s method similar to those used by Rodney Harrison? Andy Pettite? and a slew of others who healed faster then the average person?
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June 30th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Heres a question… if you’re not in the NFL, as in you’re not on a team and out of the league, and you use HGH to rehab due to an injury, are you subject to suspension if, after recovery, you signed by another team?
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June 30th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
icase81, if you are actively seeking NFL employment you are subject to the NFL policies, including substance abuse.
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June 30th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
I think the Dolphins pick him up. Just my vote/guess.
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June 30th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
I can’t believe there wasn’t a Seinfeld joke in this story given the obvious cue with the name “Ping”.
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June 30th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
I can’t understand why he’s been floundering on the market so long, healthy or not. When healthy (i’m aware of the rash of injuries) he has been pretty damn good behind a pretty damn bad line.
I have to guess that his salary demands are the reason, because the talent is certainly there.
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July 1st, 2008 at 1:41 pm
I’ve always been leary of Drs. who heal people at an incredible rate by using “some different kind of rehab methods”. Let me guess,ancient chinese secret?
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