After a midfield collision during the team’s first training camp practice on Sunday, second-year cornerback Ennis Rakestraw was evaluated for a chest injury.
There are physicals attached to signings/re-signings. The extent of those exams are not public. This could be an example of an optimistic prognosis for rehab or something hidden in the imaging by what was deemed normal swelling. Difficult to say, at this time.
Do you type this up as the press conference is going on? Or after? I suppose that's the life of a sports reporter though, getting out content as quickly as possible.
Hold on. So was his knee already torn when they signed him in the off season? Are there no medical exams before an NFL player signs a new contract?
There are physicals attached to signings/re-signings. The extent of those exams are not public. This could be an example of an optimistic prognosis for rehab or something hidden in the imaging by what was deemed normal swelling. Difficult to say, at this time.
Do you type this up as the press conference is going on? Or after? I suppose that's the life of a sports reporter though, getting out content as quickly as possible.
After. I maintain focus on a press conference out of respect for the speaker and the ability to ask educated follow ups when necessary.
Has creating Detroit Football Network lessened any pressure you feel to get out a story/article ASAP?
No