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Pro Bowl CB Terence Newman won't be timid in his return against the Commanders. The sports hernia that slowed him down during his awful performance in the loss to Washington has been fixed. And his swagger is back after what he called the best week of practice he's had in a long time.
Does he think he'll be rusty?
"Straight ballin', homie!," he answered with a big smile. "Straight ballin'! That's all I can tell you. I'm coming out straight ballin'!
"As far as I know, this could be my last game, so that's how I'm coming out. I'm taking that mentality. I've got to lay everything out for this game."
Newman, who was originally diagnosed with a partially torn groin during the first week of training camp, knew something was seriously wrong after the Commanders torched him repeatedly. He had major trouble planting off his left foot and opening up in that direction. However, he didn't make any excuses while accepting blame in the locker room after the game.
"I just wanted to go out and fight through it and help my teammates," Newman said. "In reality, I probably hurt them more than anything, not being able to run full speed and not being able to make cuts, turn certain directions."
Now Newman says he's pain free for his return against Washington. He said the fact that he'll see the the team that took advantage of him right off the bat doesn't add any motivation. The chance to prove his worth to the team and help fight for a playoff berth provides plenty of fire for him.
Not that he isn't seeking some revenge.
"They've had our number for a little bit," Newman said. "They beat us at home this year. We're looking to go into there and make a statement."
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Pro Bowl CB Terence Newman won't be timid in his return against the Commanders. The sports hernia that slowed him down during his awful performance in the loss to Washington has been fixed. And his swagger is back after what he called the best week of practice he's had in a long time.
Does he think he'll be rusty?
"Straight ballin', homie!," he answered with a big smile. "Straight ballin'! That's all I can tell you. I'm coming out straight ballin'!
"As far as I know, this could be my last game, so that's how I'm coming out. I'm taking that mentality. I've got to lay everything out for this game."
Newman, who was originally diagnosed with a partially torn groin during the first week of training camp, knew something was seriously wrong after the Commanders torched him repeatedly. He had major trouble planting off his left foot and opening up in that direction. However, he didn't make any excuses while accepting blame in the locker room after the game.
"I just wanted to go out and fight through it and help my teammates," Newman said. "In reality, I probably hurt them more than anything, not being able to run full speed and not being able to make cuts, turn certain directions."
Now Newman says he's pain free for his return against Washington. He said the fact that he'll see the the team that took advantage of him right off the bat doesn't add any motivation. The chance to prove his worth to the team and help fight for a playoff berth provides plenty of fire for him.
Not that he isn't seeking some revenge.
"They've had our number for a little bit," Newman said. "They beat us at home this year. We're looking to go into there and make a statement."
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