For players dealing with injuries in the NFL, sometimes the biggest challenge is being real with yourself.
We obviously want to be out there on the field. That's what we do as a profession and we take pride in trying to rise to that challenge, even if we're banged up.
But there are certain injuries you just can't rush back from, particularly something like Mac Jones' high ankle sprain.
If you're only at, say, 60 percent, it impacts how you play the quarterback position. The loss of mobility impacts your ability to get outside the pocket when you need to and step up to avoid pressure.