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When Kirkland returned in January after the holiday break, he said, "Things were picking up really fast" under Pruitt's new coaching staff, and he added that he was "very uncomfortable" with how quickly he was going back into full practice.

"I was extremely nervous and didn't know how my leg was going to react," Kirkland said. "I'm wearing a big brace. Still swelling, still in pain, still not able to do the things that I'm normally used to."

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"If I had more time for my knee, I feel like I would've been healthier long term, you know," he said. "Probably would've healed up. Probably would've still been playing ball, honestly."

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During a recent appearance on Knoxville-based WNML radio program “SportsTalk,” Jeremy Pruitt was asked about Kirkland’s status moving forward with the Vols. According to Pruitt, Kirkland is currently evaluating his options with the help of renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews.

“Darrin has had a little bit of a chronic knee. He’s had a couple of surgeries on his knee. He is undergoing some treatment in Pensacola with James Andrews. It’s something that’s been done on several guys that play in the NFL that’s really extended their careers,” Pruitt revealed during his appearance on the show. “You know, right now, he’s doing that. We’ve talked about the rehab part of it this summer, and even the possibility of him not playing next fall and just getting ready for the draft in January.”

Based on that response, while Kirkland’s time at Tennessee may be done, the linebacker hasn’t given up his dreams of continuing his playing career in the NFL. If Kirkland is advised to rest his knee for the upcoming season in order to potentially make a run at an NFL career, it sounds like that’s what Pruitt is planning on the linebacker doing.

“He’s a guy that has finished his degree here, has done an excellent job and been a great ambassador to us. He’s working on his rehab right now, and he’s going to continue to do that,” Pruitt added. “It’s one of these things that once you’ve had multiple knee surgeries, when you start talking about quad strength and hamstring strength, if it’s not the same as it is on the other leg, you tend to have nagging injuries and that’s something that happened to him this past year.”

Pruitt’s final comments on the subject suggest Tennessee is going to hope for the best but plan for not having Kirkland on the field next fall.

“I think Darrin is a really, really good football player, has a bright future, but he does have to get his leg well, and I’m not so sure that seven or eight months of rehab would not do him best,” he concluded.

Oh, the humanity.

Jeremy Pruitt suggests linebacker Darrin Kirkland’s playing career at Tennessee could be over
 
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Not sure what ESPN's axe to grind with UT is, but it's getting real old.

The article also mentions the Chattanooga Times Free Press...I mean you'd think ESPN would be a bit better at source vetting their hit pieces. Essentially former employees (unnamed) and then vague interviews "with sources and online sports blogs" as well as a report from the Times Free Press is the only "proof" they have to go by.

This new age clickbait reporting has no integrity. It sucks for Kirkland, but damn ya can't keep blaming other people. You could have rehabbed 2 straight years and blown your knee out on Pro Day. If you felt that strongly about it then why are you lacing 'em up? Obviously the medical staff felt you was ready or they wouldn't have cleared you. Trying to imply they were forced is in poor taste.
 
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During a recent appearance on Knoxville-based WNML radio program “SportsTalk,” Jeremy Pruitt was asked about Kirkland’s status moving forward with the Vols. According to Pruitt, Kirkland is currently evaluating his options with the help of renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews.

“Darrin has had a little bit of a chronic knee. He’s had a couple of surgeries on his knee. He is undergoing some treatment in Pensacola with James Andrews. It’s something that’s been done on several guys that play in the NFL that’s really extended their careers,” Pruitt revealed during his appearance on the show. “You know, right now, he’s doing that. We’ve talked about the rehab part of it this summer, and even the possibility of him not playing next fall and just getting ready for the draft in January.”

Based on that response, while Kirkland’s time at Tennessee may be done, the linebacker hasn’t given up his dreams of continuing his playing career in the NFL. If Kirkland is advised to rest his knee for the upcoming season in order to potentially make a run at an NFL career, it sounds like that’s what Pruitt is planning on the linebacker doing.

“He’s a guy that has finished his degree here, has done an excellent job and been a great ambassador to us. He’s working on his rehab right now, and he’s going to continue to do that,” Pruitt added. “It’s one of these things that once you’ve had multiple knee surgeries, when you start talking about quad strength and hamstring strength, if it’s not the same as it is on the other leg, you tend to have nagging injuries and that’s something that happened to him this past year.”

Pruitt’s final comments on the subject suggest Tennessee is going to hope for the best but plan for not having Kirkland on the field next fall.

“I think Darrin is a really, really good football player, has a bright future, but he does have to get his leg well, and I’m not so sure that seven or eight months of rehab would not do him best,” he concluded.

Oh, the humanity.

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Crazy Ivan said:
During a recent appearance on Knoxville-based WNML radio program “SportsTalk,” Jeremy Pruitt was asked about Kirkland’s status moving forward with the Vols. According to Pruitt, Kirkland is currently evaluating his options with the help of renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews.

“Darrin has had a little bit of a chronic knee. He’s had a couple of surgeries on his knee. He is undergoing some treatment in Pensacola with James Andrews. It’s something that’s been done on several guys that play in the NFL that’s really extended their careers,” Pruitt revealed during his appearance on the show. “You know, right now, he’s doing that. We’ve talked about the rehab part of it this summer, and even the possibility of him not playing next fall and just getting ready for the draft in January.”

Based on that response, while Kirkland’s time at Tennessee may be done, the linebacker hasn’t given up his dreams of continuing his playing career in the NFL. If Kirkland is advised to rest his knee for the upcoming season in order to potentially make a run at an NFL career, it sounds like that’s what Pruitt is planning on the linebacker doing.

“He’s a guy that has finished his degree here, has done an excellent job and been a great ambassador to us. He’s working on his rehab right now, and he’s going to continue to do that,” Pruitt added. “It’s one of these things that once you’ve had multiple knee surgeries, when you start talking about quad strength and hamstring strength, if it’s not the same as it is on the other leg, you tend to have nagging injuries and that’s something that happened to him this past year.”

Pruitt’s final comments on the subject suggest Tennessee is going to hope for the best but plan for not having Kirkland on the field next fall.

“I think Darrin is a really, really good football player, has a bright future, but he does have to get his leg well, and I’m not so sure that seven or eight months of rehab would not do him best,” he concluded.

Oh, the humanity.

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The article did not mention at all that DK was planning on doing the rehab to get ready for the draft. It only mentioned that he was working as a mortgage officer.
 
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Pruitt is one of the best player’s coaches in the country. What is up with this narrative that he’s mean to players? The tug of the helmet and jersey pull makes him abusive? The players love fighting for him. JG and several players have discussed how he cares about them and makes it known through his actions daily.
 
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millst987 said:
Pruitt is one of the best player’s coaches in the country. What is up with this narrative that he’s mean to players? The tug of the helmet and jersey pull makes him abusive? The players love fighting for him. JG and several players have discussed how he cares about them and makes it known through his actions daily.
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There's a reason Banks called him during that police call. He didn't call his positional coach, he called Jeremy. Much like Rick Barnes I think Pruitt is a tough love type, but there is no question he cares for his players.
 
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Crazy Ivan said:
During a recent appearance on Knoxville-based WNML radio program “SportsTalk,” Jeremy Pruitt was asked about Kirkland’s status moving forward with the Vols. According to Pruitt, Kirkland is currently evaluating his options with the help of renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews.

“Darrin has had a little bit of a chronic knee. He’s had a couple of surgeries on his knee. He is undergoing some treatment in Pensacola with James Andrews. It’s something that’s been done on several guys that play in the NFL that’s really extended their careers,” Pruitt revealed during his appearance on the show. “You know, right now, he’s doing that. We’ve talked about the rehab part of it this summer, and even the possibility of him not playing next fall and just getting ready for the draft in January.”

Based on that response, while Kirkland’s time at Tennessee may be done, the linebacker hasn’t given up his dreams of continuing his playing career in the NFL. If Kirkland is advised to rest his knee for the upcoming season in order to potentially make a run at an NFL career, it sounds like that’s what Pruitt is planning on the linebacker doing.

“He’s a guy that has finished his degree here, has done an excellent job and been a great ambassador to us. He’s working on his rehab right now, and he’s going to continue to do that,” Pruitt added. “It’s one of these things that once you’ve had multiple knee surgeries, when you start talking about quad strength and hamstring strength, if it’s not the same as it is on the other leg, you tend to have nagging injuries and that’s something that happened to him this past year.”

Pruitt’s final comments on the subject suggest Tennessee is going to hope for the best but plan for not having Kirkland on the field next fall.

“I think Darrin is a really, really good football player, has a bright future, but he does have to get his leg well, and I’m not so sure that seven or eight months of rehab would not do him best,” he concluded.

Oh, the humanity.

Jeremy Pruitt suggests linebacker Darrin Kirkland’s playing career at Tennessee could be over
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Pulling original quotes to shed light and give context.
Is it even possible for anyone to be more proud than I am, at this very moment.
Not likely lol.
 
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