Carey hurting, but expects
to play
Aug/15/07 06:57 AM Filed in:
Vernon Carey
DAVIE — Left tackle
Vernon Carey said he still doesn't feel 100 percent
healthy since he tweaked his knee and left the Miami
Dolphins' exhibition game Saturday.
Carey said he felt his right knee grind and heard a
"crunchy noise" when he came out of his stance to pull
around the end and lead a running play.
"It felt kind of weak when I made contact coming around
the corner," he said Tuesday. "I just kind of stayed
down and wanted to see what the doctor said."
Carey, a third-year player and one of Miami's most
experienced offensive linemen, said doctors said he had
a bone bruise that night. He said his knee felt weak
when he tried to get into his three-point stance or
ride a bike.
He expects to play Thursday at Kansas City, but might
not be at full speed.
"I wouldn't say it's fine," he said. "But it's football
and you have to play through some pain."
(palmbeachpost.com)