Post by scorpion42 on Jun 25, 2009 13:12:33 GMT -7
GIANTS' BOLEY HAS HIP SURGERY
by PAUL SCHWARTZ
Last updated: 9:22 am
June 25, 2009
Posted: 2:06 am
June 25, 2009
Michael Boley was the first player the Giants signed in free agency this offseason and was expected to move in as the instant starting weak side linebacker. Boley, though, figures to miss all of training camp, as yesterday he underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn labrum in his hip.
The Giants say a full recovery is expected in 8-10 weeks. That means at the earliest, Boley would be ready to return at the end of August.
The Giants break camp at the University at Albany on Aug. 25.
This is a blow to the defense, because Boley, after four years with the Falcons, needed all the time he could get getting acclimated into the new scheme.
He signed with the Giants on Feb. 28 and participated in the offseason program, which gave him a taste of what to expect as far as his assignments.
Without the benefit of training camp, Boley, 26, will be far behind and there's no guarantee he will be ready to play by the Sept. 13 regular-season opener against the Redskins.
The spot Boley was supposed to fill has been a problem area for the Giants.
They used three starters last season at weak side linebacker: Gerris Wilkinson, Bryan Kehl and Chase Blackburn. All remain on the roster, but Boley was signed to start and the other three are considered backups.
The Giants signed two more of their draft picks, receiver Ramses Barden and quarterback Rhett Bomar. Barden was taken in the third round, Bomar in the fifth. To create spots on the roster, tight end George Wrighster and offensive lineman Mike Fladell were released.
paul.schwartz@nypost.com
by PAUL SCHWARTZ
Last updated: 9:22 am
June 25, 2009
Posted: 2:06 am
June 25, 2009
Michael Boley was the first player the Giants signed in free agency this offseason and was expected to move in as the instant starting weak side linebacker. Boley, though, figures to miss all of training camp, as yesterday he underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn labrum in his hip.
The Giants say a full recovery is expected in 8-10 weeks. That means at the earliest, Boley would be ready to return at the end of August.
The Giants break camp at the University at Albany on Aug. 25.
This is a blow to the defense, because Boley, after four years with the Falcons, needed all the time he could get getting acclimated into the new scheme.
He signed with the Giants on Feb. 28 and participated in the offseason program, which gave him a taste of what to expect as far as his assignments.
Without the benefit of training camp, Boley, 26, will be far behind and there's no guarantee he will be ready to play by the Sept. 13 regular-season opener against the Redskins.
The spot Boley was supposed to fill has been a problem area for the Giants.
They used three starters last season at weak side linebacker: Gerris Wilkinson, Bryan Kehl and Chase Blackburn. All remain on the roster, but Boley was signed to start and the other three are considered backups.
The Giants signed two more of their draft picks, receiver Ramses Barden and quarterback Rhett Bomar. Barden was taken in the third round, Bomar in the fifth. To create spots on the roster, tight end George Wrighster and offensive lineman Mike Fladell were released.
paul.schwartz@nypost.com