The Return of Speed

Posted Aug 7, 2013
Saturday marked what T.J. Thorpe refers to as his broken foot anniversary. Thorpe told reporters on Monday that he’s not as explosive cutting off his left foot was he was prior to the injury, but believes that’s a mental hurdle as he’s been able to plant harder and get up the field quicker with each practice. (Inside Carolina)

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