PittDawg: Offseason strength and Conditioning

[Vinnie2u]

First I want to thank you for posting here. And thanks to your Son for being a tough son of gun. I realize that he played to pain all year and he had to loose alot of weight before the season began. Losing weight takes alot out of a person and sometimes it can drain you Physically. I think that he held his own and that he should be proud of his accomplishments so far in his career. My question is How is Rob going to prepare this offseason? Is he working on his strenth? Does he stay at the Ranch and train? Or is this something players do on their own? Thanks

 

[Eddie]

I'm hoping Rob improves in his sophomore year as well. Hope he's able to make the next big leap.

But I'd still expect us to bring in serious competition for that RT spot.

As long as Rob knows the spot is not his, he'll work harder at his game.

 

[pittdawg]

First I want to thank you for posting here. And thanks to your Son for being a tough son of gun. I realize that he played to pain all year and he had to loose alot of weight before the season began. Losing weight takes alot out of a person and sometimes it can drain you Physically. I think that he held his own and that he should be proud of his accomplishments so far in his career. My question is How is Rob going to prepare this offseason? Is he working on his strenth? Does he stay at the Ranch and train? Or is this something players do on their own? Thanks

i think rob and strenght coach jurasak(?sp) already have an off season program worked out for rob. rob has been up north for the last two weeks to relax and unwind from this past season. i do believe the excesive weight loss, along with the high ankle sprain during the detroit game, played a big part in his wearing down as the season progressed. that said, rob also knows alot of work needs to be done to improve his level of play and by no means thinks that one year has assured him a long career. he'll be working on his own with the supervision of jurasak until march when the official unofficial off season work outs begin.

 

[Canadian BoyzFan]

I haven't seen Pittdawg for a while. I think some of the idiot fans who don't really understand Football said some pretty crappy stuff imo.

To those folks who were overly critcial of Rob, ask yourself one question......What were your expectations of a rookie 6th round OT, in the toughest division in the league?

Yeah, he struggled a bit. I am confident that Rob will improve next year and in the future. IMO.....he needs to work on both his hand and foot speed. A solid year in the weight room will help greatly.

As for Pittdawg...I admire that you post here and stayed clear of some of the idiots who were obviously baiting you. I like hearing your updates and I hope you join us during this off-season.

That is all.....carry on.

 

[Canadian BoyzFan]

Nice.....glad to see you back.

You must of wrote this as I was writing my above response.

 

[Doomsday101]

I haven't seen Pittdawg for a while. I think some of the idiot fans who don't really understand Football said some pretty crappy stuff imo.

To those folks who were overly critcial of Rob, ask yourself one question......What were your expectations of a rookie 6th round OT, in the toughest division in the league?

Yeah, he struggled a bit. I am confident that Rob will improve next year and in the future. IMO.....he needs to work on both his hand and foot speed. A solid year in the weight room will help greatly.

As for Pittdawg...I admire that you post here and stayed clear of some of the idiots who were obviously baiting you. I like hearing your updates and I hope you join us during this off-season.

That is all.....carry on.

I hope Rob gets better as well but I would also not consider his starting role set in stone either. If we can bring in a better alternative and have Rob compete for the job then I think it would serve the team better.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

To those folks who were overly critcial of Rob, ask yourself one question......What were your expectations of a rookie 6th round OT, in the toughest division in the league?

Well, I was one of the guys that defended his play. I looked at it like a Vinny Testeverde situation. It wasnt his fault that somebody in one of those Offseason meetings, raised there hand and said "Let's go with our 6th Round Right Tackle as a starter". I didnt have high expectations but I really didnt expect 13.5 Sacks, especially when we were keeping blockers in to help most of the time.

Yeah, he struggled a bit. I am confident that Rob will improve next year and in the future. IMO.....he needs to work on both his hand and foot speed. A solid year in the weight room will help greatly.

Not sure. The last straw for me was when he jumped offsides on a crucial 3rd and Inches play. What made that play so special was that it was just a quarterback sneak with Drew Bledsoe to get the 1st down. No reason to jump offsides to get quicker into your stands to stop the rush as it was going to be a sneak over the middle.

That play right there told me he probably had a ways to go.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

i think rob and strenght coach jurasak(?sp) already have an off season program worked out for rob. rob has been up north for the last two weeks to relax and unwind from this past season. i do believe the excesive weight loss, along with the high ankle sprain during the detroit game, played a big part in his wearing down as the season progressed. that said, rob also knows alot of work needs to be done to improve his level of play and by no means thinks that one year has assured him a long career. he'll be working on his own with the supervision of jurasak until march when the official unofficial off season work outs begin.

Thanks for the update pittddawg! I am pulling for Rob and what a great story it will be if he works his way to elite status!

 

[TruBlueCowboy]

I'm more hopeful for Rob than I am for some of those vets who stunk on the line last year. At least Rob was a rookie who barely even made it before the rounds were over. He's only going to get better. Fellas like Allen and Rivera are going to go downhill fast and the Torrin Tuckers of the world have probably shown us all they have. Guys like Tuey had tough intros in the NFL, offensive line seems to have a steep learning curve for a lot of college players adapting to the NFL.

 

[conner01]

from where he came from in the draft to be thrown into the starting line-up against the likes of strahan,little,peppers and the likes i think the kid did just about as well as you can expect. he will get stronger, maybe a little quicker feet, and smarter. i think as bad as this year had to be for him mentally it will be a great thing in the future. nothing like adversity to make you a stronger person mentally and a ton of football is mental.i suspect a mid level ot to be brought in but i don't see a high dollar, got to start guy. i think bill likes the kid

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

i think rob and strenght coach jurasak(?sp) already have an off season program worked out for rob. rob has been up north for the last two weeks to relax and unwind from this past season. i do believe the excesive weight loss, along with the high ankle sprain during the detroit game, played a big part in his wearing down as the season progressed. that said, rob also knows alot of work needs to be done to improve his level of play and by no means thinks that one year has assured him a long career. he'll be working on his own with the supervision of jurasak until march when the official unofficial off season work outs begin.

......... You seem like a Topnotch guy Pittdawg. Good post! I for one as im sure many fans do ,appreciate the contributions Rob gave to the team this year. Sure he struggled this year, what rookie doesnt? Next year is a new season, with renewed hope. As long as Rob gives his all thats all any of us fans can ask for.

 

[neosapien23]

I haven't seen Pittdawg for a while. I think some of the idiot fans who don't really understand Football said some pretty crappy stuff imo.

To those folks who were overly critcial of Rob, ask yourself one question......What were your expectations of a rookie 6th round OT, in the toughest division in the league?

Yeah, he struggled a bit. I am confident that Rob will improve next year and in the future. IMO.....he needs to work on both his hand and foot speed. A solid year in the weight room will help greatly.

As for Pittdawg...I admire that you post here and stayed clear of some of the idiots who were obviously baiting you. I like hearing your updates and I hope you join us during this off-season.

That is all.....carry on.

It's okay to express your opinion and say we need a RT or I think Pettitti needs another year of learning. What isn't okay are some of the harsh posts like Pettitti doesn't deserve to be a Cowboy or he should give back his paycheck. It is much easier to ridicule someone on the keyboard especially when we do not sacrifice as much as they do to get on the field in the first place. I still hope Parcells drafts a tackle. Even if Rob Pettitti beats out he rookie due to his extra strenght, speed, and babtism by fire, we still need someone who can step in and play if injuries occur. Besides, Flozell is not getting any younger.

 

[Canadian BoyzFan]

Totally agree with that. I don't have blind love for the guy, but many fans fail to grasp were he came from and how hard it is to excel at OT.

Some of the things I read were......apalling. I was just commending Pittdawg's tact in not engaging some of the louts. Not sure I could have shown as much restraint if it was my son.

 

[neosapien23]

Totally agree with that. I don't have blind love for the guy, but many fans fail to grasp were he came from and how hard it is to excel at OT.

Some of the things I read were......apalling. I was just commending Pittdawg's tact in not engaging some of the louts. Not sure I could have shown as much restraint if it was my son.

I agree. Mr. Pettitti is nothing but class!

 

[SDogo]

It's okay to express your opinion and say we need a RT or I think Pettitti needs another year of learning. What isn't okay are some of the harsh posts like Pettitti doesn't deserve to be a Cowboy or he should give back his paycheck. It is much easier to ridicule someone on the keyboard especially when we do not sacrifice as much as they do to get on the field in the first place. I still hope Parcells drafts a tackle. Even if Rob Pettitti beats out he rookie due to his extra strenght, speed, and babtism by fire, we still need someone who can step in and play if injuries occur. Besides, Flozell is not getting any younger.

I fully expect every harsh comment you made towards the kickers this year to be retracted

 

[alfonso_conchas]

Why Are you not in school?

 

[neosapien23]

I fully expect every harsh comment you made towards the kickers this year to be retracted

I only said we need a kicker. I never made insults towards Cundiff because their is no way I could do better.

 

[SDogo]

I only said we need a kicker. I never made insults towards Cundiff because their is no way I could do better.

I'm not sure about that

 

[neosapien23]

Why Are you not in school?

I'm on my break man. Just so everyone this dude is my brother.

 

[Canadian BoyzFan]

I'm on my break man. Just so everyone this dude is my brother.

I'm telling MOM.