While visiting the Atlanta Falcons training camp, he provided yet another update on his injuries.
Flowing Branch In the three practices leading up to the scrimmage at Seckinger High in Buford on Saturday, NFL Network reporter Steve Smith received an update from Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins regarding his ruptured right Achilles.
Since training camp began on Thursday, Cousins has not spoken with any other members of the media.
Cousins commented, “It’s coming along.” It was my first experience having surgery. The first major rupture I’ve ever experienced. Just getting a lot of knowledge about what real rehab entails. to emerge from an operation. to slumber. To exert force. I’ve discovered that, you know, folks like you and others, you come back and act like it was no big deal.
I’m kind of scratching my brain as I go through it because I think I could play quarterback and be okay. However, this is not simple if I were a receiver or defensive back (DB). Returning to your previous self as a pocket passer, I (didn’t) have any sleep loss. However, what these individuals have accomplished in the past after recovering from this injury is astounding.
In addition, Smith, a wide receiver for the Panthers from 2001 until 2016, tore his Achilles. He enquired about his cousins’ post-surgery strategy.
Cousins remarked, “If anything, it lit a little fire for me.” Should there be even the slightest thought of “hey, is this going to be my last game?” or “am I going to ride off into the sunset?” I had the want to say, “No, no, I’m coming back,” while I went through this healing process. I’m having fun. It seems to encourage you to play for longer and have fantastic years afterwards.
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Although the comeback was difficult, Cousins acknowledged that he was motivated by the example set by Smith, who sustained a double-ruptured Achilles in 2015. The fact that running back Cam Akers returned in just five months astounded the cousins.
Following the accident, Smith noticed that his right calf was significantly smaller than his left.
According to Cousins, “there is a little bit of atrophy.” “I didn’t start off with large calves. On the medial side, there is something. They informed me that the calf would always be somewhat smaller even if the strength remained constant.
