A lot of players try and be lighter when they are older so they can move faster. James Farrior, an ILB was in the 250lbs range with the Jets but when he went to the Steelers and got into his 30’s, he was playing at around 230lbs and was much skinnier, but faster. They wanted him covering RB and TE on pass plays.
A lot of players try and be lighter when they are older so they can move faster. James Farrior, an ILB was in the 250lbs range with the Jets but when he went to the Steelers and got into his 30’s, he was playing at around 230lbs and was much skinnier, but faster. They wanted him covering RB and TE on pass plays.