Jon Ogden reports to camp "25-35 pounds overweight" (1 Viewer)

[Frenchy Fuqua]

Sad news for Ogden. This story is under the radar but could make a real impact on the Ravens O. Ogden's play wasn't up to his standard last year and this news certainly doesn't bode well for an aging lineman, his aging QB or Jamal Lewis.

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It will be interesting to see if the Ravens will have Pro Bowl left offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden ready for the final preseason game on Aug. 31 against the Washington Redskins. It appears doubtful if you've watched Ogden participate in limited workout drills at training camp.

Ogden hasn't participated in a team workout since training camp opened July 27. He hasn't worked out for three weeks because of the illness and recent death of his father, Shirrel, who was close with a lot of the players on the team. Ogden had hired a personal trainer during the offseason, and looked extremely fit at mini-camps. He looked close to his playing weight of 330 to 335 pounds, and seemed willing to make all the necessary adjustments to his training methods to extend his career another two or three years.

But he appears about 25 to 35 pounds overweight now, and the Ravens are working hard to get him back into playing shape. The Ravens are handling the Ogden matter with great sensitivity.

"You have to," said left guard Edwin Mulitalo, one of Ogden's best friends on the team, who lost a family member nearly a year ago at this time. "One thing I have learned is people grieve differently. There are certain things that remind you of certain situations with your father, and you can't escape that. I've told J.O. that I'll be there for him if needed, and that's all you can do."

 

[MLBrandow]

He just now reported to camp?

 

[Maui Monster]

Do you realize how little 25 lbs it to a monster like Ogden? His pinkie weighs 25 lbs...

 

[Hairy Snowman]

Thats alot of weight - but lets remember this is a very VERY big man.

My guess is thats probably in the range of 8-10% of his body weight. Its alot, but it's not something he cant overcome.

The man's father just passsed. Let's just wait and see how he is when he makes it out of the tunnel for real. I have a feeling with this coaching staff (and this is a great coaching staff) and the leaders they have on that team, before very long they will have him channeling this emotion to his play on the field.

just my take...

 

[Mungo Burrows]

Do you realize how little 25 lbs it to a monster like Ogden? His pinkie weighs 25 lbs...

Do you realize how much muscle mass an aging athlete can loose if he works out so little that he puts on 25-30 lbs between the end of mini-camps (june) and now. He may have 40 or more extra pounds of fat that he needs to lose, while adding back the muscle. And the injury risk is higher either way.

 

[ravnzfan]

He just now reported to camp?

Ogden was at all the team functions prior to the passing of his Dad, just before training camp (which started July 31st)he was as fit as ever just prior to camp, but stopped the work outs when his Dad died...he just got in late last week, which means he's missed just under 2 weeksthe Ravens are willing to let him determine his timetable to return to padded work, as they realize he needs to get back into playing shape---and the swing of things....he took this rather hardwe're talking about the first player drafted by the organization here...a sure fire HoF guy, likely 1st ballotthere is a mutual respect for each other...player and team...that is refreshing in these days of "me first" attitudes by most in the game, at all levelslook for JO to get some work w/1st unit in last preseason game...entering his 11th season w/the team, it is likely all that will be required for him to be ready

 

[Eli2Shockey]

250 lbs x .10 = 25 lbs. so its even less than that . However, good point about the weight being muscle/fat