The Facts:
Wayne recovers from last season’s torn ACL, one thing is motivating him to work harder than ever: Knowing that people doubt he can do it. Wayne told Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star that “naysayers” in the media are pushing him through his rehab. “It’s you guys,” Wayne said. “You guys motivate me. You guys say that I can’t do it. I’m 35. I’m over the hill. No way I can come back the same. I wasn’t a big newspaper reader, but I’ve become one. Next time I read it maybe you’ll be saying I’ve found the fountain of youth.”
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As PFT's Michael David Smith reminded readers, Wayne, who was hurt during an Oct. 20 victory over the Broncos, has previously said that he believes he’ll be ready to
go full-speed during offseason workouts, but that HC Chuck Pagano is telling him to take it easy and not to push himself too hard. Whenever Pagano is ready to let Wayne go, however, Wayne sounds ready to show that he still has a lot left in him. ... Stay tuned.
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