Frustration and hope: Bernhard Raimann looks back on his NFL season

Frustration and hope: Bernhard Raimann looks back on his NFL season

Steinbrunn, Österreich - Bitter disappointments shaped Bernhard Raimann's third season in the NFL. The 27-year-old Viennese, who plays as an offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts, was able to show strong individual performances with his team, but the longed-for move into the play-offs was rewarded. After a season with just eight wins from 17 games, the Colts in the end missed the PostSeason by two successes. The 33:45 defeat against the New York Giants, the weakest team in the league at that time, was particularly painful. Raimann described this season as "extremely frustrating" and noted that he had the feeling that the team had damaged itself in many cases. According to the reports of Laola1, he still expects the next year to be hopeful in the hope of improving the mistakes of the past season.

personal challenges and injuries

In the past season, Raimann had to deal with injuries who put him out of action in three out of 17 games. A concussion and a knee injury called for their toll. To prevent further injuries, he wore a padded helmet at the end of the season, even if he emphasized that it was more pleasant without playing it. While the NFL reported 17 percent of a decline in the conceals of the brain, such injuries are still a constant companion in professional football. In an interview, he explained that it was important to learn from his experiences and that he now wants to concentrate on the coming season.

In addition, Raimann looks into a new phase of life: Together with his wife Calli, he awaits her first child in February. "Now everything is in the baby focus," he said, looking forward to the upcoming birth of his daughter. This adds a personal note to his sporting career and shows that he accepts challenges not only as a player, but also as an expectant father. In his professional career, he has already established himself as a talented player, has achieved remarkable statistics in the past two years and was classified by PFF as one of the best offensive tackles in the league. According to a report by Wikipedia, who traces his trip from the Austrian youth player at the Vienna Vikings to his current status, he has established himself as one of the outstanding talents in the NFL.