Davis Encouraged by Progress.

[carpanfan96]

Davis said that his recent experience with rehabbing the injury "is the kind of experience that you don't want," but it has helped him get off to a faster start this time around.

Among the countless things he does daily – from push-ups to sit-ups, from ice baths to hot tubs – Davis brought his bike to training camp and begins each day with a five-mile ride up and down Church Street beginning in front of the Wofford campus.

"It's pretty early. There aren't really that many people up," Davis said of what has become his 6:30 a.m. routine. "I ride around Spartanburg, going down about two-and-a-half miles and then back two-and-a-half miles.

"I always pass Krispy Kreme. I'm not messing with Krispy Kreme though; I'm trying to keep my body where it needs to be."

Davis isn't doing it alone. He credits the Panthers' athletic trainers for playing a pivotal role in his efforts, and he has an extensive support network, headed by his wife of two-and-a-half-years, Kelly.

"The person that has helped me get through it more so than anybody has got to be my wife," Davis said. "She's been there for me from Day One, with both surgeries.

"When I was on crutches and couldn't walk and needed somebody to take care of me, she was there for me."

http://www.panthers.com/news/article-1/Davis-encouraged-by-progress/327c548e-3cdb-43f6-ba7f-19a54f1ad5ef

[smash_n_dash]

Most football wives are awesome

[PantherProfessor]

Most football wives are awesome

of course she is supportive, he is in line for a big contract once he gets healthy

[pantherfan49]

of course she is supportive, he is in line for a big contract once he gets healthy

His injury history will always be a factor in his contract negotiations.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Most football wives are in it for the money

Fixed.

[Kakarot]

Good read.

I hope Davis can get that leg completely healed this go around. I sorta wish he would just shut it down this season, but he seems determined to get back out there later in the season.

[carpanfan96]

If he's already further along then he was last time, he could hit the 6 month mark. Welker recovered in 7 months and is practicing fully now.

[DaCityKats]

If he's already further along then he was last time, he could hit the 6 month mark. Welker recovered in 7 months and is practicing fully now.

seen this as well and he tore his mcl as well. another thing i noticed was that he wore a brace while running and cutting but im not sure how much that would effect the ligaments. a lot of players after a major knee surgry do wear braces tho.

[Wither]

He will be out a while still.

[Chaos]

Coming back late this year versus shutting it down and going to IR - barring yet another injury, how would his decision impact his next contract?

If his goal is to remain a Panther - which makes the most sense for him?

[ed bell]

Broke my heart when he re-injured the knee....Worst injury news for this team in a long time. I like the fact that he hasn't given up for this year and maybe he will continue his career here. The dude was evolving into an elite LB right along side Beason. That's something that doesn't happen very often and hopefully it can still be something to look forward to. I wish him the best.