Man, I can't wait to see that monster bodied #91 back in the game. It's going to be exciting to see what type of fitness level he's at after the injury.
RGKnee didn't look like he was back to 100% last night and needs to get back into game form - which will probably come with a few weeks playing now.
Coming back from ACL/MCL/knee injuries is no joke and it has pro's and con's for the body. If the training regiment has been as serious and strenuous as it should be, the rest of his body and mind should be primed to go. Not being able to use one leg (and therefore your lower body as a whole) restricts the workouts and training that one can do, but it allows the player to develop the other parts of his body really well (i.e. core, arms, back). Returning from this type of injury can make or break a player and I hope it's the former.
I was watching a story on AP and his return last year and another on Cushing coming back for the Texans this year. It was very enlightening to hear the players talk about how you stay busy and train hard while you can't do all of the cut-running and physical work that would stress the lower body. The thought was that AP worked out so hard and stayed at such a good fitness level that he was actually healthier and in better peak condition than when he was injured. Cushing was hoping the same thing would happen, and felt after taking a step back from football that it made his mind and body more healthy and was chomping at the bit to get back to full play.
Here's to all the best for Mr. Clemons!
