The Worst Is Feared For Ozzy Trapilo — But Recent NFL History Tells A Different Story

Knee injuries are never good in the NFL, but they were really bad 20-25 years ago. Torn ACLs and torn patella tendons could not just end a season, but even a career. That is the fear surrounding Ozzy Trapilo. The Chicago Bears’ rookie left tackle was really coming into his own down the stretch of this season. So when the news dropped that he’d torn his patella, it was met with crushing shock and dread. Not only would he face 6-12 months of recovery, but there was a strong possibility in most people’s...