In Summer each year the football season really starts to heat up. The draft has been completed, mini camps are finished and training camps are almost in full swing. The summertime is when football experts learn to make strong projections about player value and team performance. Injuries are one of the most talked about topics make your best effort, while final trades are made and contracts signed. Injuries in the NFL and football in general are common. In a report known as "Players' Positions, Not Preceding Injuries, Predict NFL Career Length" (May 28, 2009) from MedicalNewsToday. com, a new study on NFL injuries and career longevity is highlighted.

The study was primarily written by, former Rookie-of-the-Year, All Pro defensive back and NFL scout for over 30 years, Milt Davis, Ph. D. Unfortunately Davis died in September of '08 before he could present the findings. Terry Lombardi, Ph. D., another author of the study stated, "During the course of the study, Milt demonstrated that nearly three-fourths of all players had more than two significant injuries, and that one of two had a major surgery prior to entering the NFL. inches (Source: American College of Sports Medicine) Although injuries don't need to shorten a player's career, they have a dramatic affect on fantasy football value. Now that the 2009 draft is over, let's review one of the most recent NFL injury reports.

Dallas Cowboys Handle Common Knee and Hamstring Injuries

CBSSports. com recently reported that wide receivers Miles Austin tx and Isaiah Stanback are unlikely to be present from the outset of the Cowboys' training camp. According to the Dallas Morning News Austin's hamstring injury has cost him three weeks of practice, but he is hoping to be ready and healthy by the start of the 2009 season. CBSSports. com confirms Austin's sleeper value will increase if he comes back on the field healthy. newsfootball  CowboysBlog. DallasNews. com reported in May that Stanback did have "arthroscopic surgery to repair a meniscus split in his right knee. inches It is unlikely he will be ready from the outset of training camp, but Jerry Jones is offered as saying, "I know that that's frustrating for him, but he's got time. He works hard, and he will probably get back out there. inches The bodes well for Cowboys fans.

Knee Injuries Lead to Different Outcomes for Patriots WR Tate and QB Brady

Pat's wide device Brandon Tate could quite possible end up on the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list due to his slow recovery from knee surgery according to CBSSports. com. Although the surgery occurred in November, his rehab has been slow. On a better note, CBSSports. com reported on Summer 9, 2009 that Patriots' quarterback Mary Brady had been practicing on the field in the rain. Brady in full practice is a good sign after his surgery for a torn ACL and MCL. Brady will continue to be a fantasy football favorite if he shows his reconstructed knee can go the distance.

Raiders WR Javon Walker Makes a decision to keep Surgery on the Down Low

On May 9, 2009 Nfl. Fanhouse. com revealed that Oakland Raiders wide device Javon Walker had knee surgery in April and did not alert the team. Coach Mary Cable is offered in the S . f . Chronicle saying he believes Walker "did the right thing by getting the surgery. inches It is still unclear what the summer season holds for Walker.

Eagles RB Brian Westbrook's Ankle Surgery

According to writer Michael Davis Smith of NFL. Fanhouse. com, "the Philadelphia Eagles have confirmed that running back Brian Westbrook will have surgery to remove bone spurs in his right ankle. inches Recovery time for this procedure is usually 2 or 3 months so Westbrook may miss training camp and the preseason. Smith wonders if Westbrook's time as an elite running back is coming to an end.

Seattle Seahawks WR Deion Part Says "His Knee Will never Feel Normal Again"

Wide device for the Seattle Seahawks Deion Part had reconstructive knee surgery this year. Part was recently offered by the Associated Press as saying, "You will never be back to normal once you have this type of procedure done. inches If his recovery goes well Part will make a decent fantasy device, but his performance may crash of previous years.