Microfracture knee surgery at 35 years old normally spells the end for an offensive lineman's career.
But what about the greatest offensive tackle in Seahawks history, Walter Jones?
"I’m doing the things I’m supposed to be doing right now, so hopefully when it’s time to go I’m ready," Jones told Eric Williams.
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But Jones hinted at an air of uncertainty when Williams asked if Jones was concerned about his career being over.
“I hope not," Jones said. "But you have to prepare for the reality of things, too. Anything can happen, but all you can do is do the things that they ask of you, and hopefully you can come back strong.”Jones has been mentioned as the best offensive tackle in football, if not ever. He is often noted as being the best player in Seahawks history.
Jones suffered the injury with four games left in the 2008 season. Recovery time varies, but he is probably more than half way through rehab.
Julius Jones, Tatupu, Jackson looking for better year
After much hype, Julius Jones was benched for the second half of the season, Pro Bowler Lofa Tatupu suffered an injury and was impotent while accumulating less than 100 tackles for the first time in his career and first round pick Lawrence Jackson lost his starting job after rarely getting to the passer.
This year, they'll all be looking to rebound from a sub-par season, writes Danny O'Neil.
"Last year is last year," Jones said. "I'm not even going to talk about that. I've erased that. It's a new year, a new everything."Draft odds
Walter Football breaks down the odds of who the Seahawks will draft. Michael Crabtree takes the cake with 65 percent.
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