So, Braden Smith from the Indianapolis Colts had a chat with the media the other day during their offseason thing.
Here's what went down during Smith's talk. If you wanna peep the whole video, hit that link over here.
First off, Smith's knee surgery went down smooth this offseason, all on the left side. He's feeling pretty solid now, strength creeping back up. Dude's playing it smart, making sure he's ready to rock for the season ahead. According to Smith, he's leveling up every week on the recovery game. Right now, it's all about beefing up those muscles.
Talking about playing through the pain, Smith's like, "You gotta grind it out for the team, y'know? Build that mental toughness over time."
That knee issue was a real pain, lingering around till spring. Smith admits he rushed back too soon, not taking care of himself like he should've. But hey, he's in a better spot now, way better than last year, he says.
As for when he'll be back on the field, Smith's taking it slow and steady, no rush.
Last season was a bit of a bummer for him, not being able to lend a hand to the squad.
Smith's big on continuity, talks about how the Colts are keeping the same offensive line crew from last year. He stresses how knowing each other's moves and habits on the line is key, even if it's not obvious from the outside.
He's kinda amazed at how quickly time's flown by in the NFL, entering his eighth year now. Back in his rookie days, he didn't even know if he'd stick around. Big shoutout to his coaches, teammates, and everyone else who got him to where he is today.
Fun fact: When he got drafted, Smith thought he'd be doing guard duty in the NFL. But hey, when opportunity knocks, you gotta grab it with both hands, right?
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