Big news everybody — I moved out of the rookie hotel and into my own place.
I actually just got moved in this weekend. I’m sure you all know how tough moving is with two arms, so you can imagine that it’s been a pain, but it’s coming together. It gets confusing and irritating sometimes having to move stuff around with one arm, but my brother Chris just moved out here with me about five days ago, so he’s been able to help me out a lot. I really appreciate his help.
We made the decision a while ago that Chris would move here — he’s going to get back into college out here next semester. So it’s just nice especially now that the injury happened that he’s been able to help me a lot with traveling back and forth and getting stuff done around the house.
I haven’t had much time to do anything like go see movies or even watch the Olympics, I’ve been so focused on just trying to get the apartment together. It’s a whole bunch of little things, just moving couches, TVs, pots and pans, bathroom stuff — it’s a lot going on.
And I’ve definitely been moving couches with just one arm. I’m He-man. I’m Hercules in here … nah, I’m just kidding, we got movers to do all that, so that’s worked out really well.
I’ve pretty much just been slowly getting back into the flow of things this week. I haven’t started any rehab stuff yet, but I’ve been going to meetings with the team and the running backs. I’m staying on top of my playbook, and next week I’ll probably be out at practice for a little bit, seeing things visually instead of just hearing them and watching them on video.
It’s all coming along well. Time heals and patience heals — I’ve just got to stay focused. I’m excited because I’ll be able to go to my first game on Friday. I want to be on the sideline with my teammates, but I haven’t really figured that out yet, whether I’ll be in a seat or not. Like I always say, my medicine is football. It keeps me sane and keeps me calmed down and not getting mad for not being able to play. I just stay around the guys and joke around with them and it reminds me that I’m still a part of the team.
I have a doctor’s appointment today, just a routine checkup to make sure everything went fine in the surgery. I’ve been keeping on the brace all the time — it keeps my elbow bent at a 90-degree angle.
The positive I take from all this is that I won’t hit that rookie wall. When I’m back I’ll be able to come in fresh and help out the team and hopefully do big things, make big plays and have a lot of fun.
I’ll keep you all updated on how things are going as the weeks go by, but if you have any questions for me just let me know and I’m happy to answer some of those as well. What do you all want to know about?
All right, until next week.
Tags: Injury, Moving, Rookie, Ryan Torain
Thanks Ryan for keeping us posted! Get healed up man. Don’t be lifting them couches either, even with your one super arm.
Keep on being postive man! I hope you don’t get placed on IR. Praying for a speedy recovery, and hope to see you stiff armin’ defenders once you get back in action!
Get healthy man!! Was lookin forward to seein you compete for starting RB. Your gonna do great things with this team. I feel it in my bones!!! Cant wait to see you play man.
Respect from Jersey!!
Ryan thats good stuff broh!! I know you gonna be the truth! keep your head up and in do time you will bring all the noise!! im that confident that u gonna emerge as the Man! the featured back! not to knock the others but they good but i just see it in you to be great!! keeop up the good work and hope to see you sooner than later!!!!carteret nj in the house
It’s good to hear that you’ve lined up your own place and you have family out here to help out. It’s always good to have a “base” in both geography and people. Especially when you’re working through rehab instead of getting to be on the field – the stability will help get past the drudgery. We all look forward to seeing “42″ back out there.
What is the rehab plan and schedule? Are you able to keep your cardio work moving or is that put on hold until your elbow heals to a certain point?
Hang tough.
Hey Ryan,
I hope you feel better soon. What was your favorite NFL team growing up (not trying to get you in trouble)? Did you have any idea the Broncos were going to draft you?
Can’t wait to see you out there!
espn reports that torain’s elbow is healing faster than expected. targeted to return oct. 20 for the monday nite game with the patriots!!!!!
Wow 77crush…where would ESPN get that information? I’ve spoken to several people who have had similar injuries and the recovery times ranged from two months to over six months. How about the ESPN analysts go bend their elbows the wrong way until something breaks and see how long it takes them to regain full range of motion and strength.
As a fan, I would like the Train to work on rehab and make sure he is 100% before rushing back into the lineup. I’d rather have him back for the final 6 games at 100% then have him rush back early then lose him again later in the season. I’m thinking playoffs baby and all the better with the Torain Train back in the lineup!
Great to hear you’re coming along well, dude! It’s nice to hear that you are staying well involved with the team. Keep up the awesome work. Tell your brother I say hello. GO BRONCOS!
I’m glad you have your bro there to help you out. When I broke my hand my brothers didn’t help me at all lol
Can’t wait to have you back in practice and getting back into the scheme of things
I’m really excited to see what all you new guys are gonna do for seasons to come. Eddie Royal is looking pretty good so far. That game against the Cowboys was awesome!! Jay was a complete stud in that game. and Doom got the only sack I think… the kickers did pretty good as well.
ohhh and happy late birthday!!
tlynch,
torain went to the doctor today. all the info on the result of his visit was provided by torain’s agent. bill williamson wrote the story, it’s on espn.com.
i for one would like to see torain run right over john lynch on monday nite.
Ryan glad to hear everything is going as well as can be expected. When you watched the cowboys game what did you feel you could have brought to the table against them? Cant wait to see you in action. Take care…West Coast
I’m glad to hear that everything is going alright with you and that elbow!! Congrats on the new place!! I bet its great to be out of the hotel. Its awesome that you and your brother are close enough to be able to live together.
Um….I need to think of a question. No one else on here has really asked anything. Just a couple people. I don’t know……lol
Are there any big time pranksters on the team??
Hope to see you back on the field soon!!
You are one cool fellow ryan. Keep your state of mind man, its definately a good and positive one. we’ll be looking forward to seeing you back, when exactly do you think that’ll be?
Hey Ryan, Yur awesome man and i hope you can help us make the playoffs when you get in.
What’s up Ryan!
Shanahan has made several comparisons to Terrell Davis which says a lot about you! I can’t wait to see you in action man…hopefully things go really well and you can knock Lynch on his butt as a little reminder that he made the wrong move. I also have an equipment question. Since you are a punishing running back why not wear a little extra protection like elbow pads? T. D. rocked them and we all know how he turned out. I really hope when you do get out there you bring that confidence and swagger with you on the field. My last question is with your injury on your upper body can you use this time to get even stronger legs? Thanks for your time!
Good news about that elbow! Keep working man, you’re going to be a special player in due time. I can’t wait until you hit the field! Run over San Diego for me will ya! LOL, later man.
Good luck with your rehab. I know all of us Bronco fans are excited to see you on the field.
get better hope everything goes well with your rehab rubb witch hazzel on the the spot. My mom had alot of surgeys and used home remedies sometimes they work better then conventional methods. Ready to see you run them over. Get well
I live out here in ASU country so I was a big fan of what you did there and I was happy when you got with my favorite pro team. The broncos always find steals at RB in the later rounds. I love your running style and thinks it fits perfectly with Denver. I can’t wait to see you get some PT out there once you’re all healed up. Good luck with the rehab.
That is nice of your brother to help you out, I have a filling that you and the Broncos are going to have a great year, here in Detroit I am still hearing about last years game here, have a good year Broncos!!
I’m very glad to hear that the rehab period may be less than originally thought. The idea of having a fully rested, bruiser-style back coming in at the middle of the season sounds like a damn fine idea to me. Honestly, I can’t wait to see what you can do, whenever that happens… But it would come in real handy if you could be our secret weapon against the Patriots. I think we’re going to need everyone we can get for that game.
Hey Ryan,
Its good to see you’ll be coming back to AZ, I was looking forward to seeing you play while you were here……but anyway, I wish you a speedy recovery and I know you’ll do all that you can when your healthy. I love when the BRONCOS are here, since you guys are the only reason I go to the cardinal stadium LOL. Im sure all of us Bronco fans are looking forward to your start we know great things are gonna come from you.
Take Care and see you on the field.!!!!
Way to stay positive bro. Stay optimistic and keep your head up. We are all behind yuh.
ryan,
I have a lot more to ask you, but my wife is asleep next to me and I don’t want to wake her up. Anyway, can you help me? I’m on a mission this year. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MILE HIGH SALUTE?!?! We need to get it back and not just the RB’s, but the whole team. This salute, this gesture got the team to celebrate as a team. I mean, we need Brandon Marshall, Royal, Young, Hall, Yourself, Scheffler, Hillis, Elvis, I mean whoever scores or gets a sack needs to bring that back. Can you help me with this and bring it up to the Running Backs?
Paul from LA
Denwu
Ryan,
I broke my left arm playing football in the same manner as you did. I broke the ulna and dislocated the radius. It scared me, and I quit football despite colleges calling me asking me to rehab and come play. Get better, man, and go out there and claim that starting job. It’s yours when you get better. Work on those legs and get them stronger. I can’t wait to see you out there running for us.
Aaron
Ryan,
When u get back on the field, what are your goals? I understand obviously to be the starting RB, but any others? And do you guys as players ever hear if you are going to be put on IR (were hoping you won’t) or do you guys find out basically when we do?
Alright rook, I gotta question….what are you Madden Skills like? Can you put points on the board? I got some rehab work for your fingers.
I am wondering how the medical professionals who are handling your injury treat you. I mean, is it the same as the doctors you had in college, or is there more of a sense of urgency now that you are a Pro? Are you treated differently by the surgeons because of your status?
-AC
Hey Ryan…
I am out here in the valley of the sun almost finished with my studies at your alma matter…ASU GO DEVILS! I knew coming in this year you would for sure be a competitor with the 1’s. I saw what you did in college and am happy that Coach Shanahan knows a great back when he sees one. From my favorite college team to my favorite pro squad. Im be waiting for you to blow it up in week 8 if not sooner. The second coming of TD is on the horizon BABY! No disrespect to the other backs, they are all studs and I have seen Pittman live and in person, thats an ol school G that still has Game..haha. And when your healthy enough to get back in the mix, WATCH OUT! No one is going to be able to stop the Denver running attack…shock and awe part 2.
ryan, call me bro, i’ll move you by myself!
I hope your rehab goes good and you get back out on the field soon! Can’t wait to see you tear it up out there!
Ryan best of luck with your rehab. Looking forward to seeing you out on the field this year!!