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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Kevin Everett's doctor plans to have him stand up on his own soon, and believes the Bills tight end will be walking within weeks -- or sooner.

"Soon, in Buffalo or in Houston, they're going to stand him up," Dr. Barth Green told The Associated Press, shortly after discussing Everett's condition with Bills orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andrew Cappuccino. "They're very confident he'll be walking very soon & in the next days or weeks, not months."

The prognosis is remarkable after Everett arrived at Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital paralyzed from the neck down after being hurt while making a tackle in Buffalo's season opener against Denver on Sept. 9. Doctors initially expressed fears Everett would never walk again.

Green is chairman of the neurological surgery department at the University of Miami school of medicine and has received regular updates from Everett's doctors on the player's progress.

"Now that doesn't mean he'll be walking normally, but standing up and holding his own weight," Green said. "I think the future for him is very bright."

Despite numerous requests, the Bills have provided few regular updates of Everett's status since he was hurt and were not immediately available for comment Thursday.

Everett is expected to be transferred to a hospital in Houston by this weekend to begin the next step of his rehabilitation. Everett makes his offseason home in Houston, where many of his family members and friends live.

Green suggested Houston would be the best place to move Everett because it's important for the player to have his family and friends nearby.

Everett was strong enough to sit up on his own in his hospital bed this week.

NFL Players' Association executive director Gene Upshaw and NFLPA president Troy Vincent, a former teammate of Everett's in Buffalo, were scheduled to visit the player Thursday.

Oops, didn't notice the other thread was updated...oh well. It's thread-worthy anyway.

It's good that Kevin Everett is making strides to walk again. His recovery will be lengthy, but even when he recovers, I'm very positive he'll have to hang up his helmet and shoulder pads, because his football-playing days are over-his life matters more. Don't be surprised if Kevin Everett retires, because that's what he needs to do at this time for the sake of himself, his girlfriend, his mother and other people whom are close to him.

It's good that Kevin Everett is making strides to walk again. His recovery will be lengthy, but even when he recovers, I'm very positive he'll have to hang up his helmet and shoulder pads, because his football-playing days are over-his life matters more. Don't be surprised if Kevin Everett retires, because that's what he needs to do at this time for the sake of himself, his girlfriend, his mother and other people whom are close to him.
:yeahthat

Great to hear that he's getting better. Sad to hear about his injury especially since he's so damn young. But very glad to see he is making progress. I wish kevin everett a full and speedy recovery :wave:

Thank God, for sparing this young man a life in a wheelchair or worse. This story troubled me a great deal. When I heard the good news on tv, I let a good shout out.

After all the negative stuff the NFL has offered lately (Vick anyone?) it is great to hear some good news for a player who was only doing his job and obviously enjoying a sport. LET'S HOPE ALL GOES WELL.

This was fantastic news. Let's hope he continues to improve. :)

After all the negative stuff the NFL has offered lately (Vick anyone?)
You're very kind, Irene. :)

Any updates? I am really hoping this guy hasn't suffered any permanent paralysis. I heard they did some experimental stuff on him, something abt subjecting his body to extremely cold temperatures, can't recall what it was.

Any updates? I am really hoping this guy hasn't suffered any permanent paralysis. I heard they did some experimental stuff on him, something abt subjecting his body to extremely cold temperatures, can't recall what it was.

I hope he will be ok, too. Here's the latest news:

Everett progresses more, moves 3 fingers
By JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer
Fri Sep 14, 5:28 PM

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Kevin Everett has slightly moved three fingers on his right hand, potentially another positive sign in his recovery from a life-threatening spinal-cord injury, a person close to the family told The Associated Press on Friday.

The Buffalo tight end voluntarily moved his fingers Thursday night ``more than a little bit but not with great force,'' said the person who requested anonymity because of the sensitive nature of Everett's status. ``There was slight movement.''

Dr. Barth Green of the Miami Project also told The Miami Herald on Friday that Everett showed movement in his fingers early Friday morning. Green said he spoke on the phone with Bills orthopedic surgeon Andrew Cappuccino, who updated him.

On Wednesday, doctors said Everett could wiggle his toes, bend his hip, move his ankles, elevate and kick his leg, as well as extend his elbows and slightly flex his biceps. But he had not been able to move his hands.

Bills spokesman Scott Berchtold didn't immediately return messages left by the AP. Officials at Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital have deferred all updates to the Bills.

Everett was hurt Sunday after ducking his head while tackling Denver's Domenik Hixon during the second-half kickoff in the season opener. The Buffalo player dropped face-first after his helmet hit Hixon high on the left shoulder and side of the helmet.

When Everett arrived at the hospital Sunday, he was paralyzed below his neck. Since then, he has shown signs of improvement and was taken off a respirator Wednesday.

Oh good, the fact that he is off a respirator is definitely a great sign. That means he can breathe on his own and he won't have to worry abt lung infections and so forth. If you all remember the late Christopher Reeve, he had to rely on a respirator for the rest of his life and he had no movements other than the time he was doing some experimental stuff, but it is nothing close to what this guy has going on. I hope he continues with his success. He may not play football again, but he is alive and he has family and friends.

Another update! I'm so glad he's doing better than they thought he would.

Bills' Everett Shows Further Improvement
By JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer


ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Kevin Everett is showing some movement in both hands and greater strength in his leg muscles, further positive signs for the Buffalo Bills tight end following a life-threatening spinal-cord injury.

"Kevin Everett remains medically stable in the intensive care unit, and continues to make daily improvement in his neurological status," Bills doctor John Marzo said Monday in a statement released by the team.

Marzo provided his evaluation after the player was examined Sunday evening by Bills orthopedic surgeon Andrew Cappuccino.

"Kevin demonstrated increased strength in the muscles of his legs," Marzo said. "In addition, he was able to show some movement in both hands."

Marzo added that doctors are now beginning to focus on his neurological and muscular system rehabilitation.

Everett was hurt making a tackle during Buffalo's season-opening game against Denver on Sept. 9. He arrived at Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital paralyzed from his neck down, and doctors feared he would never walk again.

Their prognosis changed dramatically Wednesday when doctors said Everett had begun wiggling his toes, bending his hip, moving his ankles, elevating his legs and slightly moving his arms.

By Thursday, Everett slightly _ and voluntarily _ moved three fingers on his right hand, something he had previously been unable to do.

Copyright 2007 The Associated Press.

Another update! I'm so glad he's doing better than they thought he would.

Bills' Everett Shows Further Improvement
By JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer


ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Kevin Everett is showing some movement in both hands and greater strength in his leg muscles, further positive signs for the Buffalo Bills tight end following a life-threatening spinal-cord injury.

"Kevin Everett remains medically stable in the intensive care unit, and continues to make daily improvement in his neurological status," Bills doctor John Marzo said Monday in a statement released by the team.

Marzo provided his evaluation after the player was examined Sunday evening by Bills orthopedic surgeon Andrew Cappuccino.

"Kevin demonstrated increased strength in the muscles of his legs," Marzo said. "In addition, he was able to show some movement in both hands."

Marzo added that doctors are now beginning to focus on his neurological and muscular system rehabilitation.

Everett was hurt making a tackle during Buffalo's season-opening game against Denver on Sept. 9. He arrived at Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital paralyzed from his neck down, and doctors feared he would never walk again.

Their prognosis changed dramatically Wednesday when doctors said Everett had begun wiggling his toes, bending his hip, moving his ankles, elevating his legs and slightly moving his arms.

By Thursday, Everett slightly _ and voluntarily _ moved three fingers on his right hand, something he had previously been unable to do.

Copyright 2007 The Associated Press.
This is really great news. I am glad for the updates you provide!!!:wave:

Bumped!

Medicine is rapidly becoming more and more awesome.

i have no interest in football, but, its great that the man wont be paralysed for life! :clap: