Raiders' Koonce remembers a devastating injury

Koonce had the best season of his career in 2023 and seemed ready to take the next step towards fame, which made the injury to Koonce, his teammates, coaches and Raider nation all the more heartbreaking.

Koonce is back in a one -year contract and ready to break out in 2024. He came to Crosby in the last episode of his podcast The Rush to remember what happened on this fateful September day.

“It was the best season I had,” said Koonce. “I would like to: 'Okay, I just have to stack this season.' In my head I am like that I can be hurt. “

Koonce Remember exactly when and how it happened.

“It was this Thursday, it was the end of the practice. I think it was a procedure and then the practice ended. I blown out my knee. For me it was just a feeling of – it was not like:” Oh, I couldn't put myself in a better position, “It was more like” I let the people down “.” I knew it [Antonio Pierce] Was dependent on me, you and the D line were dependent on me and the team in general. Obviously our team was led by many defensive boys. So I just felt the general feeling of abandoning people. “

Koonce Said that his knee was torn, he was still able to run, jump and cut. He wanted to play when he got the release.

Now that Koonce and several other members of the Raiders defense line are healthy again, they will anchor a defense that is looking for after a setting season.

You can watch the full podcast episode with Koonce and Crosby Here.

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