San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa says he’s confident he’ll play in Week 1, a massive declaration as the team wraps its final practice before heading to Australia. Man, that’s huge news for them, considering he’s been battling back from an ACL injury. You gotta believe their coaching staff and fans are breathing a collective sigh of relief.
Key Players Back on the Field
It wasn’t just Bosa out there. Several other starters returning from injury were practicing Wednesday, including George Kittle (Achilles), Kyle Juszczyk (broken finger), and Mike Evans (adductor). These aren’t just depth guys, we’re talking about objectively some of the best and most important players on that roster. According to Tim Kawakami, both Bosa and Kittle are even flying to Australia with the team. That’s a serious step forward for their health and availability right out of the gate, especially with the first game just a week away.
Bosa Opens Up About the Mental Game
What really stood out was Bosa himself talking after practice. He said he felt great, which is awesome, but he also got real transparent about the grind. He admitted, “I’m not going to go back too far because every recovery there’s ups and downs, but it was a long road.” He dealt with issues with his patella tendon and even “ramped it a little too fast” with football stuff about a month ago, which told him to back off. He talked about pushing through that mental hurdle, getting strong, and getting confident enough to “rip the bandaid off and go to team stuff today.” He knows once you’re in team drills, “there’s no reservations, there’s no compensation, like there’s no governor.” Dude even mentioned his last ACL recovery, remembering moments where you just gotta go and hope your body responds right. Today, he felt those moments. Talk about being honest about the mental battle! Coach Raheem Morris has said high-end athletes are super in tune with their bodies, and if Bosa says he’s good, you gotta trust it. It’s interesting too, Bosa looked leaner out there. You just know everyone’s watching how he keeps building from here.
With Week 1 right around the corner, getting key players like Bosa, Kittle, Juszczyk, and Evans back on the field and traveling is exactly what the 49ers need. Their health could dictate a lot of what happens early in the season. Keep an eye on CB Renardo though, he didn’t participate on Wednesday.
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Originally reported by Niners Nation.
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