SANTA CLARA — Just how motivated is Nick Bosa to overcome his first-ever, high-ankle sprain and make his NFL debut for the 49ers in Sunday’s season opener at Tampa?
“I don’t think I’ve ever been as motivated in my life to get back,” Bosa answered Monday after an encouraging return to practice. “I’ve had my sights set on playing my first NFL season. Every waking hour was spent getting my ankle right.”
That meant tapping into every aspect of the 49ers rehabilitation methods, from a pool to an exercise bike to message treatements to …
“I mean, I’ve got a big ice bucket with my name on it in there right now,” Bosa said.