Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Andre Smith recently underwent surgery on the same foot that kept him sidelined for a majority of his rookie season.
The surgery was performed as a clean-up procedure to prevent future breaks and will keep him out for the next 10 weeks.
Even though his rehabilitation should have him return in time for the start of organized team activities in May, there seems to be a ton of frustration with Smith during his time here in Cincinnati.
The former first-round pick out of Alabama was expected to have an immediate impact on a Bengals offensive line that finished third in 2008 by allowing 51 sacks.
While the offensive line saw a drastic improvement in 2009, Smith was a non-factor and never made the immediate impact the Bengals hoped he would have after he fract ...
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How Andre Smith’s 2009 Holdout Affected the Bengals Lineman’s Recent Surgery
Posted: 17th February 2010 by Dan Parzych in NFLComments Off on How Andre Smith’s 2009 Holdout Affected the Bengals Lineman’s Recent Surgery