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Tight end David Thomas, who returned to practice today for the first time since injuring his leg on Monday, talked about the injury woes he's had to deal with over the last year-plus.
Thomas broke his foot in the team's off-season program prior to the 2007 season. He missed the first two games of the 2007 season and then re-injured the foot in his second game back, ending his season. Then there was Monday's setback, which now appears minor.
"Injuries are just part of the game and everybody goes through them, and you hope they're not too severe," Thomas said. "Unfortunately, I missed some time last year, and I'm excited to be out there this year and just trying to do my best to help the team."
The third-year tight end, who made a great diving catch at practice, said he doesn't worry about people thinking he's injury-prone.
"I don't worry about what other people are saying," said Thomas. "I just try to do my best to do what the coaches ask me to do and to improve every day and learn from my mistakes."
Thomas said it was good to return to practice before he lost his timing.
"It's just good to get back out there after a few days off and get back to feeling like you're part of the team," said Thomas. "It's just exciting to be back out there practicing."
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Well I hope that your injury woes are over Thomas. I look forward to seeing you on the field.