导出博客文章EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants are giving wide receiver Victor
Cruzs bruised left heel a little extra medical attention. The teams leading
receiver the past two seasons, Cruz walked to a podium Tuesday using crutches
and with his foot in a boot. It raised some immediate concerns about the
severity of his injury. "Why does everyone look so sad," Cruz quipped after
looking at reporters. The reality is the Giants are just being cautious with the
regular-season opener at Dallas less than three weeks away. Cruz did not
practice on Tuesday, and it seems unlikely that he will be a target for Eli
Manning in the annual bragging rights preseason game at the Jets on Saturday
night. He might not even play in the preseason finale against New England on
Aug. 29 if Tom Coughlin wants to be very careful. "Its all about just getting
better at this point," said Cruz, who recently signed a $43 million contract
extension. "I think I have a firm understanding of the offence, and me and Eli
have an understanding of how he likes to hit me and things we do out there on
the field. So Im not too concerned about it. Obviously Im a guy that loves to
practice, loves to be out there. Just a short setback. And a time where - you
never want to have one - but if theres a time to have one, its now. So its not
bad." Cruz bruised the heel Sunday night trying to catch a long pass from
Manning on the opening series. It was a jump ball type of play, and one of the
defenders came down on his foot. It immediately went numb. The Giants have told
him his status is day to day, but it looked more week to week with crutches and
a boot. The 26-year-old hopes to shed the crutches soon. He is being treated
with ice and medication to reduce the swelling. He added he doesnt think the
injury will linger all season. "Once the swelling goes down, I think Ill be OK,"
said Cruz, who grew up in nearby Paterson and created a spot for himself with
the Giants catching three touchdowns as a free agent receiver against the Jets
in 2010. "I just want to be smart," Cruz added. Cruz didnt think his injury was
serious when it happened because he did not hear anything pop. He even stayed on
the field for one more play before going to the bench. An MRI showed some blood
in the heel. There was no muscle tear and no broken bones, Cruz said, adding he
expects to play in the opener. "I do see myself, envision myself out here on the
practice field, getting ready for that Cowboys game, getting ready to go down to
Texas to play those guys," he said. "Thats what I do envision."
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