CLEVELAND, Ohio — The line between heroic and reckless is razor-thin in the NFL. Just ask Justin Herbert, who’s currently navigating that precarious boundary after undergoing surgery to repair a broken hand—complete with “a plate and a few screws,” as he revealed in a raw, candid podcast interview this week.

While most of us would be content with a doctor’s note and a few weeks of Netflix, Herbert is already plotting his return to the field.

The star quarterback’s mindset offers a fascinating glimpse into the psyche of elite athletes who view pain as merely another obstacle to overcome.

“That’s the plan is to prepare as if I’m going to play and see how the next couple days goes, and do everything I can to be out there for the team and for the guys out there,” Herbert explained, making i

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