“But basically, what I was saying is I met with Dr. (James) Andrews down in Pensacola (and) my doctor … and, pretty much, they saw it in there”.
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“We’ve got to close the talent gap and you’re not going to do that without taking risks”, Caldwell said. But in an interview with Rich Eisen on Monday, Jack said he entered draft night 100 percent healthy, and will be ready to go for minicamp this week.
It is being reported that microfracture surgery is a possibility for Jack down the line, which can be potentially career-ending.
LB Myles Jack, UCLA – If there were no concerns about Jack’s knee, he probably would have been a top five pick.
OUR PREDICTION: It doesn’t seem likely that Jack will be selected within the first eight picks.
What’s next: The Jaguars currently have one third-round pick (No. 69 overall) and their top two needs right now are pass-rusher and interior offensive lineman.
On the morning of the draft, Jack revealed to the New York Post that his knee could require microfracture surgery down the road.
“It was, honestly, humiliating”, Jack said.
Jack agreed the workout with Jacksonville went well.
“It was absolutely brilliant to play my part in the Draft”, he said. Conversely, the team that does draft him could witness him never pan out thanks to his knee. If he’s going to be worth the No. 32 pick-essentially a first rounder because the Patriots forfeited their selection, you’ve got to clear some basic hurdles entering draft day.
Depending on what other players fall, there’s not going to be anyone almost as talented as Jaylon Smith. Essentially, Jack can play right now, and he should be alright.
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In addition to Jack, Alabama defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson is still available. “Anything in between. If it’s a C, there’s some risk”, Giants general manager Jerry Reese said last week when asked about dropping players because of medical concerns. It was a gamble, and, Jack told Business Insider, a lonely seven-month stretch in which he focused all his time and attention on rehabbing his knee.
