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ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas knows way more about knees than he probably wants to.Speaking to the media for the first time since "aggravating" his surgically repaired right anterior cruciate ligament, Thomas said Tuesday he might need anywhere from three to eight weeks before he is ready to get back on the field.With the season opener against Dallas just under a month away, Thomas needs to prove he can play again after missing last season with his ACL injury, then hurting it after three days of training camp."Aggravated is the best way to put it," said Thomas. "An ACL is so simple. Its either working or its not. And mine is still working. Something happened which caused it to swell. They thought it might have been a bone bruise or who knows what it could have been. I guess the basic definition is that I aggravated it."Sure beats another tear.The Giants leading tackler in 2009 and 10 and their projected starter this season, Thomas was confident about his chances of playing again after getting medical opinions from three orthopedic surgeons. The consensus was to rehab the knee and go from there."Like I said, theres no timeline on it. Its all based on my knee, how it feels over time," Thomas said Wednesday after returning to the Giants training camp at the University at Albany. "We really havent set forth a plan for how were going to attack it. But right now, Im just building up everything around it."Thomas hurt his knee when he slipped during practice on July 29 and it swelled the following day. Initially, the fear was his season and possibly his career might be over with a third ACL injury. The Giants medical staff initially said he injured his ACL.However, Dr. Arthur Ting in California examined Thomas and felt the ACL was intact. Dr. James Andrews in Florida concurred."The MRI came out negative, but, you know, it just felt a little bit weird," Thomas said. "We all agreed that Dr. Andrews would pretty much have the last word and I went to see him and he didnt see a problem with it."His flight back to New York was one of the first times he relaxed after the injury."Oh, just relief," Thomas said of his feelings. "It still hasnt hit me yet. Its still frustration. I prepared for this day, but God has a plan for me and its all about timing, and I have full belief in (trainer) Ronnie Barnes and his staff that they going to take care of me and get me ready for my return."Still it was a scary time for the Giants ((No. 3 in the AP Pro32) and Thomas, who first tore his ACL in college at Southern California, then did it again in a preseason game last season.However, he insisted he remained positive and never gave up hope of playing this season. He also was encouraged when the initial swelling subsided and there wasnt much pain or loss of strength."I dont plan on having any more setbacks, the five-year veteran said. "I think this is just a minor scare more than anything. You just got to give it time, let it heal, just use my time to place my focus in other aspects, start preparing for my other opponents, start game-planning against the NFC East. ... little stuff like that."For now, Thomas plans to rest his knee and wants to work on strengthening his legs, hamstring and quad. He believes he could go out and practice, but that would not be the smartest thing."I think the big picture is the season, finding out Week 1, or maybe Week 1," Thomas said. "You never know how this things going to heal. But as of right now, were just taking everything slow."He said this type of injury can take up to two months to heal, depending on how the rehabilitation goesThe Giants are deep at cornerback with Prince Amukamara, last years first-round draft pick, Michael Coe and rookie Jayron Hosley fighting for the starting spot opposite Corey Webster with Thomas sidelined. NFL Bradley Fletcher Eagles Jersey .Victor Bartley and Kevin Henderson also scored for Milwaukee (12-11-3), while Jeremy Smith stopped 28 shots for the win.Antoine Corbin, Gabriel Dumont and Jarred Tinordi replied for Hamilton (10-12-2). 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Thats the focus -- theres not going to be any different event."The 26-year-old Bolt was under intense pressure from Yohan Blake heading into the London Olympics after losing to his training partner at the Jamaican selection trials. But he vowed to deliver his best when it counted most and showed with his commanding runs in London just how far ahead of the competition he can be when hes in peak form.Bolt has the world record in the 100 and 200 and wants to go even faster. Hell return to training later this month and turn his attention immediately to the world championships next year in Moscow."I continue to work hard, continue staying focused and pushing myself, so for me thats the focus right now," he said. "I dont know how fast I can go bu
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