Patrick Mahomes will approach his ACL injury recovery with his characteristic work ethic and determination to return as soon as possible.

“This guy's played through everything, battled through everything. Um has be been crowned champion because he's battled through everything and he's going to battle through this. It's the it's the only way this guy is is wired, man.”

A player suffering from an elbow issue with a loose body should have it surgically cleaned out.

“Jason, you got to go and get that cleaned out. It's like stuck somewhere. I don't know if it's in the back or in the front, but it isn't leaving.”

Shannon Sharpe believes the NBA's 65-game rule for awards eligibility successfully encourages star players to return to play sooner rather than sitting out for minor issues.

“It also got guys come cuz normally guys take an extra week. Well, you know, I'm going to make sure I'm healthy. It got guys bringing their ass back.”

Stephen A. Smith expresses concern regarding the high frequency and severity of injuries to major NBA players, suggesting it negatively impacts the league.

“we're starting next NBA season 25 26 season without those four guys that is not good and the NBA a global iconic brand don't doubt it for one second the NBA you need them players People love the NBA the world over, but we need those players. It's a damn shame.”

Athletes in high-impact sports like MMA face severe, long-term health consequences that fans do not see on television.

“you don't see the after effect the side effects after and Charles turns to his dad who's with him is heartbreaking he goes my my head my head and I'm like he's like he's been he's such a vet he's been in a million fights he goes I've never felt this pain in my head”