Payton Points to Pre-Practice Routine as Broncos Battle Soft Tissue Injuries
Sean Payton is emphasizing hydration and pre-practice routines as the Denver Broncos manage soft tissue injuries heading into the preseason. The Broncos have been hit with several soft tissue injuries over the last week that could linger into Week 1.
The Denver Broncos have been hit with some soft tissue type injuries over the last week. Those tend to be minor, but they can also linger. Sean Payton is zeroing in on controllables to keep his roster healthy.
"You always try to look at your pre-practice routine," Payton said. "Your hydration, obviously. And it's incumbent on the player." The message is clear: injury prevention starts before you step on the field.
Soft tissue injuries are the kind that can linger if not managed properly, which makes the preseason window critical. It will be important for Sean Payton and his staff to manage that issue and get each player ready for Week 1. The onus falls on individual players to handle their conditioning and preparation, but the coaching staff has to create the environment where that's possible.