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Georgia football open practice: Tykee Smith and George Pickens getting reps
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Georgia football open practice: Tykee Smith and George Pickens getting reps
ATHENS — Georgia defensive back Tykee Smith looked 100 percent in drills, and receiver George Pickens was running routes in a black (non-contact) jersey with a light knee brace on.
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George Pickens may be doing too much too soon.
Not needed for Vandy. rest up a little more.
Love hearing about this, but let's not get the guy back on the field playing in a game too soon. Rest up George and take care of that knee! We'll need you full throttle later in the season!
I agree with all other posts... this dude is a freak on the field so probably likewise in healing, but give him more time since no need to rush. Go Dawgs!
I agree with all of you guys. Pickens needs to rest that knee a few months and be ready for GT….and the playoffs. My favorite Pickens play was him ramming the Techie into their stadium wall. I know, I know, it was a cheap shot and cost him playing time against LSU, but it was the Techie who drew “first blood”. Fortunately (or unfortunately), Pickens drew last blood and got flagged. Oh well, go Dawgs and go Pickens!!!
I believe George will hit the playing field running when he is absolutely ready. No way will CKS turn him loose under 100 %. He is still repping under supervision. When we see his number emerge on field he will be ready.
Do you really think he would have made a difference against that LSU team? I don’t think so, but maybe we would have made it a TD closer with him playing. Go Dawgs!!!
IF and I mean big IF George is 100% or very close to it and He and all parties at UGA deem it safe for Him, wouldn’t it be so great to see him vs. UF ??!!?? Again and I stress, if all the provisos are met. Like pretty much all the comments here I wouldn’t want to see him hurt again by pushing him on the field to fast. I’ll be More than happy for now if we could get Darnel Washington, Tykee Smith and maybe even Dom Blaylock back before the Ark game but if not Hopefully by UF. If Washington & Smith are both healthy and No More additional injuries this Dawgs team should be Very Very powerful !! Get George Pickens back along with all those and Oh My My, How Bout Them Dawgs ??!!??
Hopefully he'll be 100% in time to make some contribution against Flarda
I'm amazed that Pickens is far enough ahead in his recovery that he's actually running routes within 6 months of his ACL surgery. I believe this is testimony to his youth and conditioning, advancements in orthopedic procedures and the fantastic medical staff surrounding the team. I have no doubt that he will be brought along slowly with the highest degree of diligence. That being said, he appears to be a month ahead of the normal recovery timetable for this type of injury. If this progress continues I believe it is very realistic that he may actually "suit up" in Jacksonville! Regardless, it's all great news for George and the Dawgs! I'm glad he's on the mend!
I want to see Washington, Pickens, and company running crossing routes and all kind of fancy routes that will have Mullen and Saban's heads spinning.
Honestly, I'd love to see all of these guys block for each other and take turns scoring TDs...with our D there'll be enough fun to go around for ever'one!
**** right! If our "D" continues to play "lights out" and only gets better, our receivers should have more than their share of opportunities, based on time of possession. I'm only hoping we get a little more stout at "O-line" so we can start "pounding the rock" too. This team really has the "chemistry" to be something special! Keep the foot on the gas!
Finally! Kirby let you come back to practice! I want you to know that I had the opportunity to talk with Josh Brooks at a party and I asked him to ask Kirby to let the the press watch 2 practice periods. He was not optimistic.
Wow, that's awesome. I never would've thought the Pickens was this close. I'm a bit surprised that the Big Guy Washington isn't out there. That seems strange.
That is great news. I didn't expect to see Pickens until very late if at all. I can't wait until Washington gets 100%.
All he's really gotta do is lineup on the field, defense will immediately throw 2-3 dbs on him and open up the rest of the field, lol.
But in all seriousness, would be nice to see to him play again in the red and black but seems like a stretch even with all this positiveness from rehab and him out running routes. I can say kirby/courson hasn't jumped the gun on injuries, and I don't think it'll happen anytime soon. Kirby is a tried and true player's coach. If we get Pickens back this season, that's great. If he doesn't get a chance to come back, that's fine as well. He's made great contributions while here, so kirby sees no need to risk his uga/pro career.
Let him run a few plays even if you don't throw to him. Get the feel of playing real time football again without subjecting him to potential re-injury.
Can Smith run full steam? We need that. DB's got a little lax in last game
There are no certainties where that injury is concerned. You do all you need to do and you leave the rest to God. Because no man can tell whether or not that knee is going to hold up to the stress for absolute sure.