01-01-2017, 12:19 AM
(12-31-2016, 09:44 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: Ogbuehi has HUGE BUST written all over him ! And it's not because of any of the excuses given. It's because his heart isn't in the game. Like others have said even Lapaham called him out on this. He flat out quits trying like 1 second into plays. And it's not just a taking a play off thing, he does it 3/4's of the time.
The chances that's going to change next season are very, very, slim.
I actually agree with this, but I do believe that a lot of the problems Ogbuehi is facing are psychological and relate back to his ACL injury. The giving up on plays could most definitely be because he is scared of reinjuring his knee or he is not comfortable in its stability. These are issues that can linger 12 months post return to the field, some people don't overcome them ever overcome them, but a lot of sports people return to pre injury levels 12 months after return. The Bengals drafted him knowing he had an ACL injury, I say get him to see a sports psychologist and reassess where he is at after the preseason. A backup plan is definitely needed though as I think there is a huge chance he doesn't overcome this.
For those interested here is an article about the recent study on the psychological effect of an ACL injury, I believe this is one of the hardest injuries in sport to overcome.
http://sirc.ca/blog/often-overlooked-psychological-impact-acl-injury
Often overlooked – The psychological impact of an ACL injury
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 09:00
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common and yet one of the most devastating injuries an athlete can sustain. There is plenty of research on ACL injuries and the methods for treatment are well documented; usually when an athlete sustains this type of injury, their physical recovery is addressed well and thoroughly, and many recover enough to return to their sport. While they may be physically able to play, the psychological and emotional impacts of an ACL injury are often overlooked and can have a detrimental effect on an athlete’s performance.
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is usually caused by a sudden twisting motion in the knee when an athlete lands or steps. - NIH MedlinePlus
Common psychological factors that contribute to an athlete’s reluctance to return to sport:
- A fear of re-injury or further injury
- Decreased confidence that negatively affects performance
- Stress and anxiety regarding their physical condition
- Feelings of depression
