Charles Gaines’ rehabilitation from an injured hamstring went beyond the traditional exercises, stretches and workouts that are customary with such an ailment.
The rookie defensive back not only worked his way back to the field in prime shape because of what he did inside the trainers room, but also the cafeteria.
Gaines admits he was “out of shape” when he arrived for his first training camp in the NFL. After missing an early practice or two with a hamstring injury, Gaines went through the typical ups and downs of a rookie before a breakout performance of sorts against Tampa Bay in Cleveland’s third preseason game.