The Weight Gain or Weight Loss Thread For Players (1 Viewer)

[DawnBTVS]

Didn't do this much last year but figured it was worth dipping the toes back into the water again. I know some of the posters like/have followed this thread in the past.

I don't think this has a whole lot of relevance in terms of "actual" Fantasy Stats but it's always intrigued me to see how guys fare after they gain weight/lose weight (especially since so many players do it for various reasons). The most intriguing thing is that it does seem to "set up" potential break out players. Several names listed have had break out seasons.

*Quick Hits from 2011 Examination

- QB Aaron Rodgers went from a very good QB to best QB in the game. 36 Sacks in 502 PA compared to 31 in 475 the year before.

- TE Jermichael Finley broke out for 55-767-8.

- RB Felix Jones started a career high 8 games. Averaged 13 touches in 12 games.

- TE Jimmy Graham broke out for 99-1310-11.

- TE Brandon Pettigrew had career highs in catches, yards, and TD (83-777-5).

2013 Season

- QB Cam Newton (CAR - Losing Weight) ESPN

- WR Kendall Wright (TEN - Dropped 14 Pounds so 201 down to 187) Titans Online

- S M.D. Jennings (GBP - Up to 200 from 187) http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/51774909/]NBC Sports

 

[cdubz]

Didn't do this much last year but figured it was worth dipping the toes back into the water again. I know some of the posters like/have followed this thread in the past.

I don't think this has a whole lot of relevance in terms of "actual" Fantasy Stats but it's always intrigued me to see how guys fare after they gain weight/lose weight (especially since so many players do it for various reasons). The most intriguing thing is that it does seem to "set up" potential break out players. Several names listed have had break out seasons.

*Quick Hits from 2011 Examination

- QB Aaron Rodgers went from a very good QB to best QB in the game. 36 Sacks in 502 PA compared to 31 in 475 the year before.

- TE Jermichael Finley broke out for 55-767-8.

- RB Felix Jones started a career high 8 games. Averaged 13 touches in 12 games.

- TE Jimmy Graham broke out for 99-1310-11.

- TE Brandon Pettigrew had career highs in catches, yards, and TD (83-777-5).

2013 Season

- QB Cam Newton (CAR - Losing Weight) ESPN

- WR Kendall Wright (TEN - Dropped 14 Pounds so 201 down to 187) Titans Online

- S M.D. Jennings (GBP - Up to 200 from 187) NBC Sports

I guess losing fat is good, but 187 just seems so light; confirmation that he never had good muscle mass to start with. How we went in the 1st is beyond me, though the Titans may have saved my Browns from drafting him.

 

[Sabertooth]

Didn't do this much last year but figured it was worth dipping the toes back into the water again. I know some of the posters like/have followed this thread in the past.

I don't think this has a whole lot of relevance in terms of "actual" Fantasy Stats but it's always intrigued me to see how guys fare after they gain weight/lose weight (especially since so many players do it for various reasons). The most intriguing thing is that it does seem to "set up" potential break out players. Several names listed have had break out seasons.

*Quick Hits from 2011 Examination

- QB Aaron Rodgers went from a very good QB to best QB in the game. 36 Sacks in 502 PA compared to 31 in 475 the year before.

- TE Jermichael Finley broke out for 55-767-8.

- RB Felix Jones started a career high 8 games. Averaged 13 touches in 12 games.

- TE Jimmy Graham broke out for 99-1310-11.

- TE Brandon Pettigrew had career highs in catches, yards, and TD (83-777-5).

2013 Season

- QB Cam Newton (CAR - Losing Weight) ESPN

- WR Kendall Wright (TEN - Dropped 14 Pounds so 201 down to 187) Titans Online

- S M.D. Jennings (GBP - Up to 200 from 187) NBC Sports

I guess losing fat is good, but 187 just seems so light; confirmation that he never had good muscle mass to start with. How we went in the 1st is beyond me, though the Titans may have saved my Browns from drafting him.

Yeah, all he did was lead all rookies in receptions. He must suck.

 

[cdubz]

Didn't do this much last year but figured it was worth dipping the toes back into the water again. I know some of the posters like/have followed this thread in the past.

I don't think this has a whole lot of relevance in terms of "actual" Fantasy Stats but it's always intrigued me to see how guys fare after they gain weight/lose weight (especially since so many players do it for various reasons). The most intriguing thing is that it does seem to "set up" potential break out players. Several names listed have had break out seasons.

*Quick Hits from 2011 Examination

- QB Aaron Rodgers went from a very good QB to best QB in the game. 36 Sacks in 502 PA compared to 31 in 475 the year before.

- TE Jermichael Finley broke out for 55-767-8.

- RB Felix Jones started a career high 8 games. Averaged 13 touches in 12 games.

- TE Jimmy Graham broke out for 99-1310-11.

- TE Brandon Pettigrew had career highs in catches, yards, and TD (83-777-5).

2013 Season

- QB Cam Newton (CAR - Losing Weight) ESPN

- WR Kendall Wright (TEN - Dropped 14 Pounds so 201 down to 187) Titans Online

- S M.D. Jennings (GBP - Up to 200 from 187) NBC Sports

I guess losing fat is good, but 187 just seems so light; confirmation that he never had good muscle mass to start with. How we went in the 1st is beyond me, though the Titans may have saved my Browns from drafting him.

Yeah, all he did was lead all rookies in receptions. He must suck.

64 catches on 104 targets for 626 yards which is 9.8 YPC and 6.02 YPT. Does that scream elite to you? I never said he couldn't be serviceable, but IMHO you aim higher than that in a first rd WR.

You might be able to pin the YPT on Locker, but the YPC?

Great that he led rooks in catches, but you are probably missing the boat if you are only looking at catches. Chris Givens had more yards on 23 fewer targets.

You can take him ahead of me all day long.

 

[Faust]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap10...-wright-sheds-14-pounds-by-ditching-junk-food

Kendall Wright sheds 14 pounds by ditching junk food

By Marc Sessler

Around the League Writer

With organized team activities underway in Tennessee, the Titans have welcomed back a leaner, meaner Kendall Wright.

The second-year wide receiver says he's dropped 14 pounds this offseason through one simple trick: Laying off the junk food.

"I'm in the best shape I've ever been," Wright told the team's official site.

"For the most part, it wasn't about the running. I just started taking care of my body and eating right. I wasn't eating right at all. I was eating a lot of junk food because that's what I like and that's what I'd buy, but I cut down on that and just started eating right."

Wright is down to 187 pounds after using his time away from the game to work out at Baylor, his alma mater. Wright hopes a trimmer frame will help him with "breaks, running routes and getting back and making all the cuts that I need to make."

The Titans need Wright to follow up his 64-catch, 626-yard rookie campaign with more production in Year Two. With Tennessee reportedly preparing for "life after" Kenny Britt -- and with Nate Washington's future unclear -- it's Wright and rookie Justin Hunter who loom as the future of this passing attack.

Follow Marc Sessler on Twitter @MarcSesslerNFL.

 

[Sabertooth]

Didn't do this much last year but figured it was worth dipping the toes back into the water again. I know some of the posters like/have followed this thread in the past.

I don't think this has a whole lot of relevance in terms of "actual" Fantasy Stats but it's always intrigued me to see how guys fare after they gain weight/lose weight (especially since so many players do it for various reasons). The most intriguing thing is that it does seem to "set up" potential break out players. Several names listed have had break out seasons.

*Quick Hits from 2011 Examination

- QB Aaron Rodgers went from a very good QB to best QB in the game. 36 Sacks in 502 PA compared to 31 in 475 the year before.

- TE Jermichael Finley broke out for 55-767-8.

- RB Felix Jones started a career high 8 games. Averaged 13 touches in 12 games.

- TE Jimmy Graham broke out for 99-1310-11.

- TE Brandon Pettigrew had career highs in catches, yards, and TD (83-777-5).

2013 Season

- QB Cam Newton (CAR - Losing Weight) ESPN

- WR Kendall Wright (TEN - Dropped 14 Pounds so 201 down to 187) Titans Online

- S M.D. Jennings (GBP - Up to 200 from 187) NBC Sports

I guess losing fat is good, but 187 just seems so light; confirmation that he never had good muscle mass to start with. How we went in the 1st is beyond me, though the Titans may have saved my Browns from drafting him.

Yeah, all he did was lead all rookies in receptions. He must suck.

64 catches on 104 targets for 626 yards which is 9.8 YPC and 6.02 YPT. Does that scream elite to you? I never said he couldn't be serviceable, but IMHO you aim higher than that in a first rd WR.

You might be able to pin the YPT on Locker, but the YPC?

Great that he led rooks in catches, but you are probably missing the boat if you are only looking at catches. Chris Givens had more yards on 23 fewer targets.

You can take him ahead of me all day long.

I didn't say he was elite. I stated he lead all rookies in receptions. He did.

 

[cdubz]

I didn't say he was elite. I stated he lead all rookies in receptions. He did.

Yeah, all he did was lead all rookies in receptions. He must suck.

Hmm, I wonder where in the sarcasm I thought you might want to defend him?

Kendall Wright middling fantasy receiver who can catch the ball but not much else and probably not worth his first round draft slot, glad we can agree.

 

[DawnBTVS]

Talked to TE Brandon Pettigrew today. He said he wasn't happy with last year. Dropped 10 pounds to be more explosive and expects big year.

- Tim TwentymanHad just 59-567-3 last season but more worrisome was that his season long was just 24 yards (career low for a long). Players like this are the most curious to me case wise.

CB Chris Harris (Denver): Up to 200 from 190. "But I feel like I'm more explosive, way faster than I was last year."

 

[Xue]

Ronnie Hillman "put on" 15 lbs. Played last year in the 180s.

https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/337351662685532160

http://sulia.com/channel/football/f/cd695512-b2fc-4275-8f92-3f9401bd7f08/?source=twitter

Funny thing is, he was 200 lbs at the Combine.

 

[Faust]

Somewhat related:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap10...l-brown-gives-st-louis-rams-imposing-presence

Terrell Brown gives St. Louis Rams imposing presence

By Chris Wesseling

Around the League Writer

The St. Louis Rams signed offensive tackle Terrell Brown as an undrafted free agent earlier this week. Brown weighed in at 6-foot-10 and 403 pounds Thursday, prompting the Around The League crew to jog their memories for the heaviest players of recent memory.

Among the former players rumored to have flirted with the 400-pound mark are Dallas Cowboys guard Nate Newton, Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Gilbert Brown, Chicago Bears offensive tackle Aaron Gibson and defensive tackle William "The Refrigerator" Perry and nomadic nose tackles Grady Jackson and Ted Washington.

More recently, Baltimore Ravens left tackle Bryant McKinnie was "just" 386 pounds when the Minnesota Vikings cut him after the 2011 lockout.

Offensive tackle Mike Williams, the Buffalo Bills' No. 4 overall pick in the 2002 draft, battled weight problems throughout his career. When he signed with the Washington Redskins in 2009, Williams weighed in at 410 pounds.

One of the lesser known but most intriguing overweight players is New York Giants defensive tackle Michael Jasper, a 2011 seventh-round pick by the Bills. Jasper's weight peaked at 448 pounds in January of 2011 after playing both guard and defensive tackle at 430 pounds during his senior season at tiny Bethel University in Tennessee. A fantastic athlete, Jasper can dunk a basketball with two hands, has posted a vertical leap of 32 inches and has long-jumped over nine feet.

When Jasper trimmed down to 375 pounds as a rookie, former Bills general manager Buddy Nix quipped, "He's drying up to nothing." It wasn't Nix's last zinger involving Jasper. Asked about expectations for the young lineman, Nix replied: "We're going to see if he can play. Coach (Chan Gailey) can tell you what we're going to do with him. Besides feed him, I guess."

Follow Chris Wesseling on Twitter @ChrisWesseling.

 

[DawnBTVS]

DE Greg Hardy is down from 297 pounds as a DT last year to 283 pounds in an effort to get more explosive and quicker.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

Don't have any definite weights, but RG3 looked rocked up and much more solid in the upper body, throwing the ball around at OTA's.

 

[captain_amazing]

Pat's Chandler Jones put on 10 pounds over the offseason. Don't have a link now, but I'll try and find one later.

 

[Faust]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000206724/article/bucs-donald-penn-fires-back-at-weight-issue-report

Bucs' Donald Penn fires back at weight issue report

By Dan Hanzus

Around the League Writer

Donald Penn would like to set the record straight about his physical condition.

Earlier Monday, we told you about a report by PetwerReport.com's Mark Cook, who wrote that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle has failed to meet most of the weight clauses in his most recent contract. Cook wrote that Penn is known to have an "occasional lazy streak" and his weight fluctuation "drives management crazy."

Penn got all sorts of fired up after reading a ProFootballTalk.com write-up of Cook's report. The lineman's frustration came through in a series of salty tweets directed at PFT, in which he explained he's "330 right now in the best shape I been in a long time stop reporting bull---- I made all my weigh in last yr n this yr."

He went on: "I still shut down the best DEs in the game n ball out every Sunday I gave up 4 sacks all yr last season get yo s--- right."

Once Penn realized Pewter Report had done the initial reporting, he turned his ire to that site's Twitter handle.

"Keep reporting bulls--- on me n see the next time I do a interview wit u yo s--- is lies get the facts 1st Cook b4 u say s---."

We had some internal debate in the NFL Media news room about whether Penn's Memorial Day weekend was "messed up" by this report or the fact he gave up beer and barbecue for work at the gym.

Either way, we're not getting on his bad side.

Follow Dan Hanzus on Twitter @DanHanzus.

 

[Sabertooth]

Chris Givens has bulked up according to his MFL page. Doesn't say how much.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

49ers RB LaMichael James says he's up to 205 pounds this season.
James played at 195 pounds last season, but wanted to get stronger and more explosive. GM Trent Baalke has already alluded to the team being "believers in the three-headed approach," headed into this season. James saw 6.1 carries per game from week 7 through the Super Bowl last season, and it's safe to assume he'll be in that range again unless an injury occurs. Historically, we've seen scat-backs who add weight lose their effectiveness, so this may be something to keep an eye on.


Source: Matt Barrows on Twitter

 

[KellysHeroes]

i have noticed that when an older player comes to camp and the reports are hes lean and in the best shape of his life; it is almost always the kiss of death. That player will have a crapy season or even go down w/ an injury

 

[Young 8]

i have noticed that when an older player comes to camp and the reports are hes lean and in the best shape of his life; it is almost always the kiss of death. That player will have a crapy season or even go down w/ an injury

Lol, that's true

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Cam Newton is down to 243 pounds.
In an effort to "challenge" himself, as well as gain speed, Cam has dropped 12 pounds off his playing weight from last season. Newton has always been a special athlete, and was plenty fast at 255. The lost weight should only add to what he's able to do on the field.


Source: Joseph Pearson on Twitter

 

[Faust]

@evansilva · 4h

Does anyone have any examples of an NFL running back gaining 10+ pounds in an offseason and it helping them the following season?

@evansilva · 4h

Worth noting Ryan Mathews cut weight last offseason & had best, healthiest year of career in '13: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jul/25/ryan-mathews-chargers-acee/ …

@evansilva · 4h

Some examples of RBs who added weight in an offseason & lived to regret: Ray Rice, Steve Slaton, Felix Jones, AP, Trent Rich, Ryan Mathews.

@evansilva · 4h

I may be cherrypicking; hard to get definitive info on RB weight once in NFL, but in my experience it's been a red flag when they add lbs.

@evansilva · 3h

From @BalesFootball's 'Exploring RB Size' column: "As weight increases, rushing efficiency decreases": http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/46738/311/exploring-running-back-size …

@evansilva · 3h

Bales' column wasnt on this specific topic - whether RB weight increases *in NFL* are negative - but something to ponder. Really good read.

@evansilva · 3h

Bales found that height & speed are the two most predictive metrics for running backs: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/46738/311/exploring-running-back-size?pg=2 …

@evansilva · 3h

To just apply common sense: Do you move better when you are lighter or heavier? It makes sense to expect RBs to perform better when lighter.

@evansilva · 3h

Are you 'more durable' when heavier? As @RumfordJohnny put it, is added weight 'armor'? Or are you 'more durable' when you can move better?

 

[stronger88]

Mark Wiedmer: Justin Hunter ready to carry extra weight for TitansMark Wiedmer, Chattanooga Times Free Press

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — In one of his first encounters with new Tennessee Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt, second-year wide receiver Justin Hunter was told, "You need to gain weight."

After the gangly former University of Tennessee wideout reached 200 pounds for the first time in his life, the Wiz said, "You need to gain more weight."

When a steady diet of Popeye's spicy fried chicken, among other rich foods, added another five or six pounds to Hunter's still-frail frame, Whisenhunt replied, "Good, but keep going."

Said Hunter on Friday during the Titans Caravan stop at Academy Sports + Outdoors at Hamilton Place: "I've picked up 13 to 14 pounds in all. I'm up to 206-207. I'm just trying not to get on the coach's bad side."

 

[DawnBTVS]

RB Montee Ball's added some weight... http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2089608-montee-ball-ready-to-make-leap-into-stardom-in-year-2-for-the-denver-broncos

Ball is larger than he was as a rookie, mostly in the upper body. He says he put on the added weight in anticipation of a larger role. Currently at 220 pounds, he is working on other assets to help his game.“My focus is to really, really harp on the flexibility, which will prevent injuries and will allow for me to play faster, run faster. And upper body strength, for protection.”

Panthers OL getting slimmer as well http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/129186/byron-bell-sheds-weight-criticism-with-ease

Byron Bell has dropped from the 345 pounds he was as the starting right tackle a year ago to 321. He hopes continuing to cut out fried foods -- including his favorite, catfish -- will help get him to 315 by the time training camp starts on July 24.

Nate Chandler, the starting right guard for much of 2013, has trimmed about 10 pounds to 310.

Both did it to improve their agility, a necessity when handling the top pass-rushers in the NFL.

Houston players such as WR Keshawn Martin dealing with weight http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-report-O-Brien-sees-Foster-s-potential-in-5526579.php

While a few of the players have slimmed down, others have been trying to bulk up. Receiver Keshawn Martin said he is up to about 200 pounds this offseason because he wanted to add weight.

 

[Faust]

WR Marquess Wilson and RB Andre Ellington have also added weight this off-season.

 

[DawnBTVS]

Kyle Rudolph is down to 260 from 275 http://espn.go.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/7569/kyle-rudolph-slims-down-before-big-year

He is now about 260 pounds, he said, after playing at 275 last season, and with a more active role in the Vikings' passing game likely awaiting him this season, Rudolph has been working to refine his skills as a receiver. He is working out at Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald's training camp this week, training with the All-Pro wideout and a group of receivers for the fourth year, and has been drilling his speed in and out of his cuts with Fitzgerald's trainer, Bill Welle.

 

[ldizzle]

Joe Flacco: Ray Rice in good shape, showing explosion

Posted by Josh Alper on July 4, 2014, 9:34 AM EDT

The Ravens don’t know when they’ll have running back Ray Rice in the lineup this season, but quarterback Joe Flacco thinks that they’ll get a better version than they had during last year’s disappointing campaign.

Rice lost weight this summer after struggling with hip and quadricep injuries last season and Flacco says that the difference in the running back was noticeable throughout the team’s offseason workouts.

“He’s definitely in good shape,” Flacco said, via the Baltimore Sun. “I don’t know if he’s any quicker or anything like that; you’ll have to ask him. I can say he definitely looks good and he’s running the ball well. Our guys are creating some room out there even with no pads on. We’re creating some room out there and some holes, and sometimes that’s tough to do in these kinds of practices. But I think we’ve looked really good and [Rice] has done a great job of pressing, cutting, getting in there and having the explosion afterward. He’s shown a lot.”

Even without the potential suspension for his aggravated assault arrest, this was shaping up as a pivotal season for Rice. He is coming off his worst pro season and the track record of running backs with years of tread on their tires isn’t one that holds any guarantees that he’ll rebound. Being in the best shape possible is going to increase the chances that he’ll bounce back, especially when he’s likely to be forced to spend time away from the team as the season gets underway.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/04/joe-flacco-ray-rice-in-good-shape-showing-explosion/

 

[ldizzle]

Ryan Mathews adds more muscle
San Diego Chargers feature back Ryan Mathews leads a position that is pretty loaded on the Chargers roster, as they added former Indianapolis Colts RB2 Donald Brown to a group that already included star change-of-pace back Danny Woodhead, who was a huge help to Philip Rivers in the passing game. It will be interesting to see if Mathews receives more or less than the career-high 285 carries he had last season, and it was the first time he played in all 16 games. He shed all of the disappointment in previous years, finally breaking out and becoming a top feature back in the Chargers offense last season.

In an effort to increase his durability and have more 16-game seasons in the future, Mathews has put on some more muscle this offseason.

Per the U-T San Diego’s Tom Krasovic, Mathews weighs 222 pounds, which is up from the 215 pounds he weighed in training camp last year. Krasovic noted in his minicamp observations that the RB made some “quick cuts”, so it doesn’t sound like the added muscle will sap any of his explosiveness.

Mathews averaged a steady 4.4 yards per carry last season with six touchdowns, and he was finally durable and consistent. Those are two crucial qualities for him, and he is definitely an integral part of this Chargers team. The Chargers running game will be one of the best in the league next season if Mathews can stay healthy, because they have plenty of talent behind him. Brown and Woodhead can more than hold their own if Mathews goes down, but they need him to stay healthy in order to make the playoffs for a second consecutive season; their offense has to be firing on all cylinders in order to overcome issues in the secondary.

http://nflspinzone.com/2014/06/18/ryan-mathews-adds-muscle/

 

[ldizzle]

Knowshon Moreno looks slimmer and getting reps with first team
Knowshon Moreno showed up to Miami Dolphins voluntary sessions of minicamp out of shape, but the work that he has put in for the last few weeks during those sessions has gotten him back to the spot that the Dolphins had expected him to be. He looks slimmer in the waste and is getting more reps with the first team, per Chris Perkins.

Lamar Miller has taken advantage of his opportunities at the start of camp. Moreno was working to get back in shape, while Miller was taking the bulk of the snaps with the first team and was impressing his coaching staff.

These two should have a sweet competition brewing for training camp. They should be able to get the best out of each other during the preseason. Moreno is getting back in shape and looking to produce, while Miller is full of potential that. Who will come out as the top back? Will it be Miller or will it be Moreno?

http://nflspinzone.com/2014/06/17/knowshon-moreno-looks-slimmer-getting-reps-first-team/

 

[Xue]

Ryan Mathews adds more muscle
San Diego Chargers feature back Ryan Mathews leads a position that is pretty loaded on the Chargers roster, as they added former Indianapolis Colts RB2 Donald Brown to a group that already included star change-of-pace back Danny Woodhead, who was a huge help to Philip Rivers in the passing game. It will be interesting to see if Mathews receives more or less than the career-high 285 carries he had last season, and it was the first time he played in all 16 games. He shed all of the disappointment in previous years, finally breaking out and becoming a top feature back in the Chargers offense last season.

In an effort to increase his durability and have more 16-game seasons in the future, Mathews has put on some more muscle this offseason.

Per the U-T San Diego’s Tom Krasovic, Mathews weighs 222 pounds, which is up from the 215 pounds he weighed in training camp last year. Krasovic noted in his minicamp observations that the RB made some “quick cuts”, so it doesn’t sound like the added muscle will sap any of his explosiveness.

Mathews averaged a steady 4.4 yards per carry last season with six touchdowns, and he was finally durable and consistent. Those are two crucial qualities for him, and he is definitely an integral part of this Chargers team. The Chargers running game will be one of the best in the league next season if Mathews can stay healthy, because they have plenty of talent behind him. Brown and Woodhead can more than hold their own if Mathews goes down, but they need him to stay healthy in order to make the playoffs for a second consecutive season; their offense has to be firing on all cylinders in order to overcome issues in the secondary.

http://nflspinzone.com/2014/06/18/ryan-mathews-adds-muscle/

Seems to be a miniscule change. He was 218 at the Combine http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=70815&draftyear=2010&genpos=RB

 

[DawnBTVS]

Ryan Mathews adds more muscle
San Diego Chargers feature back Ryan Mathews leads a position that is pretty loaded on the Chargers roster, as they added former Indianapolis Colts RB2 Donald Brown to a group that already included star change-of-pace back Danny Woodhead, who was a huge help to Philip Rivers in the passing game. It will be interesting to see if Mathews receives more or less than the career-high 285 carries he had last season, and it was the first time he played in all 16 games. He shed all of the disappointment in previous years, finally breaking out and becoming a top feature back in the Chargers offense last season.

In an effort to increase his durability and have more 16-game seasons in the future, Mathews has put on some more muscle this offseason.

Per the U-T San Diego’s Tom Krasovic, Mathews weighs 222 pounds, which is up from the 215 pounds he weighed in training camp last year. Krasovic noted in his minicamp observations that the RB made some “quick cuts”, so it doesn’t sound like the added muscle will sap any of his explosiveness.

Mathews averaged a steady 4.4 yards per carry last season with six touchdowns, and he was finally durable and consistent. Those are two crucial qualities for him, and he is definitely an integral part of this Chargers team. The Chargers running game will be one of the best in the league next season if Mathews can stay healthy, because they have plenty of talent behind him. Brown and Woodhead can more than hold their own if Mathews goes down, but they need him to stay healthy in order to make the playoffs for a second consecutive season; their offense has to be firing on all cylinders in order to overcome issues in the secondary.

http://nflspinzone.com/2014/06/18/ryan-mathews-adds-muscle/

Seems to be a miniscule change. He was 218 at the Combine http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=70815&draftyear=2010&genpos=RB

To be fair, keep in mind that players usually gain weight or lose weight much more in preparation to look good/improve their times in the drills so I don't know if I'd go by his Combine weight as anything definitive in terms of what he would "normally" weigh in at. I have a feeling he was normally in the 210-215 range when playing and his being 215 at last year's TC would add to that.

 

[ldizzle]

Ryan Mathews adds more muscle

San Diego Chargers feature back Ryan Mathews leads a position that is pretty loaded on the Chargers roster, as they added former Indianapolis Colts RB2 Donald Brown to a group that already included star change-of-pace back Danny Woodhead, who was a huge help to Philip Rivers in the passing game. It will be interesting to see if Mathews receives more or less than the career-high 285 carries he had last season, and it was the first time he played in all 16 games. He shed all of the disappointment in previous years, finally breaking out and becoming a top feature back in the Chargers offense last season.

In an effort to increase his durability and have more 16-game seasons in the future, Mathews has put on some more muscle this offseason.

Per the U-T San Diegos Tom Krasovic, Mathews weighs 222 pounds, which is up from the 215 pounds he weighed in training camp last year. Krasovic noted in his minicamp observations that the RB made some quick cuts, so it doesnt sound like the added muscle will sap any of his explosiveness.

Mathews averaged a steady 4.4 yards per carry last season with six touchdowns, and he was finally durable and consistent. Those are two crucial qualities for him, and he is definitely an integral part of this Chargers team. The Chargers running game will be one of the best in the league next season if Mathews can stay healthy, because they have plenty of talent behind him. Brown and Woodhead can more than hold their own if Mathews goes down, but they need him to stay healthy in order to make the playoffs for a second consecutive season; their offense has to be firing on all cylinders in order to overcome issues in the secondary.

http://nflspinzone.com/2014/06/18/ryan-mathews-adds-muscle/

Seems to be a miniscule change. He was 218 at the Combine http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=70815&draftyear=2010&genpos=RB

To be fair, keep in mind that players usually gain weight or lose weight much more in preparation to look good/improve their times in the drills so I don't know if I'd go by his Combine weight as anything definitive in terms of what he would "normally" weigh in at. I have a feeling he was normally in the 210-215 range when playing and his being 215 at last year's TC would add to that.

iirc he also dropped 10 lbs going into last year. Now hes gaining it back

 

[ldizzle]

Ryan Mathews adds more muscle

San Diego Chargers feature back Ryan Mathews leads a position that is pretty loaded on the Chargers roster, as they added former Indianapolis Colts RB2 Donald Brown to a group that already included star change-of-pace back Danny Woodhead, who was a huge help to Philip Rivers in the passing game. It will be interesting to see if Mathews receives more or less than the career-high 285 carries he had last season, and it was the first time he played in all 16 games. He shed all of the disappointment in previous years, finally breaking out and becoming a top feature back in the Chargers offense last season.

In an effort to increase his durability and have more 16-game seasons in the future, Mathews has put on some more muscle this offseason.

Per the U-T San Diegos Tom Krasovic, Mathews weighs 222 pounds, which is up from the 215 pounds he weighed in training camp last year. Krasovic noted in his minicamp observations that the RB made some quick cuts, so it doesnt sound like the added muscle will sap any of his explosiveness.

Mathews averaged a steady 4.4 yards per carry last season with six touchdowns, and he was finally durable and consistent. Those are two crucial qualities for him, and he is definitely an integral part of this Chargers team. The Chargers running game will be one of the best in the league next season if Mathews can stay healthy, because they have plenty of talent behind him. Brown and Woodhead can more than hold their own if Mathews goes down, but they need him to stay healthy in order to make the playoffs for a second consecutive season; their offense has to be firing on all cylinders in order to overcome issues in the secondary.

http://nflspinzone.com/2014/06/18/ryan-mathews-adds-muscle/

Seems to be a miniscule change. He was 218 at the Combine http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=70815&draftyear=2010&genpos=RB

To be fair, keep in mind that players usually gain weight or lose weight much more in preparation to look good/improve their times in the drills so I don't know if I'd go by his Combine weight as anything definitive in terms of what he would "normally" weigh in at. I have a feeling he was normally in the 210-215 range when playing and his being 215 at last year's TC would add to that.

iirc he also dropped 10 lbs going into last year. Now hes gaining it back

According to the Union-Tribune San Diego, Ryan Mathews weighed 227 pounds at Chargers minicamp, down nine pounds from that time last year.We now have conflicting reports on his weight, as a June 17 U-T San Diego story stated Mathews "weighs 222 pounds, up seven from last August." We typically prefer running backs to play at lighter weighs, where they can be more fluid and explosive. Mathews is currently training in Los Angeles to prepare for camp.

From rotoworld. Weird

 

[Bojang0301]

Read somewhere CJ Anderson was down to 213 from 230. Not sure I feel about that of Ball were to go down.

 

[sspunisher]

Let's get this thread alive again for 2015.

John Brown adds weight to combat press coverage

 

[sspunisher]

Kelvin Benjamin reports to OTAs overweight

 

[KellysHeroes]

From my experience, when an older player shows up ripped and thin that's usually the kiss of death. I don't know why but almost certainly leads to injury or a down season.

 

[Stealthycat]

when you add poundage/muscle fast, I think it compromises your ligaments and tendons

takes all a RB's life to get to 205 and in 6 months they go to 225 or 230 and yes, IMO that's the kiss of death as well

RB's dropping weight IMO helps them overall