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[Cbz40]

Bradie James: I May Gain Weight
Posted by jellis at 6/18/2009 5:05 PM CDT


Apparently Jason Garrett's been leaving middle linebacker Bradie James alone as well.

James said Wednesday he may actually try to put on a little weight between now and training camp, knowing he's bound to lose some during the season. But it's not like 56 is planning to get fat, or anything, he just wants to beef up enough to help him take on interior linemen and fullbacks in his Mike linebacker position.

“(I'm) doing different things working out-wise, understanding that my role will definitely increase this year, so just working on endurance, just doing things like that," James said. "Now is the time to get in the best shape of my life, our lives, going into training camp, because you’ve got pads on. You want to eat a little bit because you know you’re going to lose some weight during the season. It’s all about your endurance, because once the season comes, it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon.”



While James' role isn't really increasing from where it was at the end of last season, when he played every down, his total snaps will go up in 2009. Last season he came off the field on third downs until about midway through the year.



More snaps on third down could equal more sacks for James, who had 8.0 last year. And becoming an every-down player also gives him a better shot at Pro Bowl recognition, something he was arguably deserving of last year.



-Josh Ellis

 

[21Savage]

I think I speak for all of us fans since 2006 when I say stay trim and slim Bradie

 

[speedkilz88]

Please don't let it affect your pass coverage which seems to have improved.

 

[JonJon]

I think I speak for all of us fans since 2006 when I say stay trim and slim Bradie

:signmast:

 

[Frozen700]

oh god...not too much

 

[BAT]

James was playing under 240 during parts of the season. Everybody notices the sacks, but I was impressed by how well he looked in coverage.


While Wade was smart to limit his coverage responsibilities (even on 3rd downs, made a rusher) but when he was asked to cover, he was not a liability.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

great sig, BAT

 

[BAT]

great sig, BAT

Thanks man, been looking for a sig a while, this image & story really hit home.

 

[Vinnie2u]

Vinnie's Blog: I may gain weight this weekend.. I plan on attending a couple of cookouts and drinking some 1800 Margaritas...

 

[ArmyCowboy]

I seriously doubt bradie is going to be going on the cupcakes and twinkies diet, so I don't think there's reason to panic.

 

[Yeagermeister]

I seriously doubt bradie is going to be going on the cupcakes and twinkies diet, so I don't think there's reason to panic.

Nah that's Cricket :laugh2:

 

[cobra]

drinking some 1800 Margaritas...

Skip the 1800. Go with Don Julio Blanco.

Trust me. I've been a trendsetter on this "gaining weight" idea for a while now.

 

[GOLDENCHILD1688]

not a bog concern. hes not gonna go over aboard with it and jeporadize his play

 

[Four]

great sig, BAT

co-signed

who is 29? he is smiling big time, love to see our guys helping out.

 

[khiladi]

Bradie James: I May Gain Weight
Posted by jellis at 6/18/2009 5:05 PM CDT


Apparently Jason Garrett's been leaving middle linebacker Bradie James alone as well.

James said Wednesday he may actually try to put on a little weight between now and training camp, knowing he's bound to lose some during the season. But it's not like 56 is planning to get fat, or anything, he just wants to beef up enough to help him take on interior linemen and fullbacks in his Mike linebacker position.

“(I'm) doing different things working out-wise, understanding that my role will definitely increase this year, so just working on endurance, just doing things like that," James said. "Now is the time to get in the best shape of my life, our lives, going into training camp, because you’ve got pads on. You want to eat a little bit because you know you’re going to lose some weight during the season. It’s all about your endurance, because once the season comes, it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon.”



While James' role isn't really increasing from where it was at the end of last season, when he played every down, his total snaps will go up in 2009. Last season he came off the field on third downs until about midway through the year.



More snaps on third down could equal more sacks for James, who had 8.0 last year. And becoming an every-down player also gives him a better shot at Pro Bowl recognition, something he was arguably deserving of last year.



-Josh Ellis

It also could mean he will get exposed in coverage more and Bradie James was horrible when he added a lot of weight during the last year of Parcells tenure..

 

[Bob Sacamano]

co-signed

who is 29? he is smiling big time, love to see our guys helping out.

it's Keon Lattimore

 

[Four]

Shame we are log-jammed at RB, I like lil ray quite a bit.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Noooooooooo, Bradie needs to stay at the 2008 playing weight! :bang2:

 

[BigDInCharlotte]

Thanks man, been looking for a sig a while, this image & story really hit home.

I missed the story (been busy with a little one of my own)...link please?

 

[jobberone]

He needs to gain weight and bulk without sacrificing speed, agility and stamina. He can do that if he works very hard at it. Those guys have all the training tools a player could need.