ALEX SMITH and moving forward.

[metalskins]

Originally Posted by MTK

Training camp is 9 months away, he could be back by then if all goes well with his surgery and rehab.

That would be if everything went perfectly. It usually takes about six months just for the bone to heal completely before you even begin to work the legs. The older you are, the longer it takes to heal. If he comes back at all, it's likely he won't be starting the season. And if he does come back, how effective can he really be? He was already struggling. It's good for the franchise to start talking about how to move forward.