Jeremiyah Love wants to play on Sunday, no doubt about it. The rookie running back isn’t saying if he *will* hit the field for the season opener, leaving everyone in suspense right up to game day.
The Grind Back From A High Ankle Sprain
Love’s been battling a high-ankle sprain ever since an August 13 preseason game against the Raiders. That kind of injury can be a real killer, especially for a running back who relies on cutting and explosion. He only returned to practice this week, and was still listed as limited on Thursday. That’s not exactly a green light, is it? But Love’s fire is crystal clear. “I have been itching to get back out there ever since I injured my ankle,” he said. You can feel that frustration, man.
A Rookie’s Fire Versus Game Day Reality
Love isn’t holding back on his desire to play. “If they want to put me out there, I’m going to go out and play, whether my ankle feels 100 percent, 50 percent, 70 percent,” Love declared. “I just want to play football. I’ll fight my hardest to be out there every game this season.” That’s the kind of grit you love to see from a No. 3 overall pick. On the flip side, Coach Mike LaFleur said on Wednesday that “we feel good” about Love’s availability. That sounds positive, but it’s not a definitive “he’s in.” We only got one glimpse of him in preseason, where he tallied 14 touches for 72 yards. It was just a taste of what he can do.
The rookie’s fighting spirit is absolutely undeniable. We’re all watching to see if Love, that explosive No. 3 overall pick, can truly make it happen and suit up for Sunday’s season opener. His potential impact, even if he’s not 100 percent, could set an important tone for the season.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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