WR Brad Smith on His Offseason Workout Regimen
Brad Smith wrote on his NFLPA journal that he’s enjoyed his moving around from position to position, but likes focusing on Wide Receiver. Smith also wrote what his plans for working out will be this offseason.
I’m going to incorporate some new things to try to get an edge. I’m going to try some strength training things outside the weight room, like working with flex bands, swimming and pool workouts to try to do some things for muscles that might not be in a normal workout, and also without the wear and tear of squatting and heavy weights.
Not really knowing what that meant, I asked TJB friend Will Carroll of SI.com and BP, what this actually means. Here’s what Will writes:
It indicates that he’s wearing down and looking for stamina and less wear. The line about heavy weights makes me think he’s feeling a bit bulky, maybe a bit slow.
So he’s looking to increase his stamina and speed. Hopefully that will make him a more legit threat when running routes and bolster his ability to stay competitive on this team as a WR what with Wallace Wright creeping up the roster and Chansi Stuckey a likely backup as well.
7 Responses to WR Brad Smith on His Offseason Workout Regimen
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sjfalcon2001 says:
With his size I really don’t think he’d be able to handle the abuse he would take as a short yardage running back.
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Are-Tee says:
If he only gets five or so carries a game, I don’t think that would be an issue. His main role would continue to be a special teamer, at which he’s very good.
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Bent says: I agree with SJF, but I’d liked to have seen them run the option in the red zone with him.
Can anyone explain what is going on in that picture? It looks like Brad Kassell is holding on a FG attempt by the Ravens #88 and Brad Smith looks like he is trying to do a “Pele”.
If you removed the ball from that picture, it would make for a good game of “spot the ball”. (Strange British soccer-based game from the eighties).
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jetsgrumbler says:
one positive to using b.smith as a short yardage back would be that they could run option and half-back pass sets from same personnel group. imagine 2nd and short or (3rd and short in 4 down territory) where the defense actually had to wonder what play would be called. still, i think he can be a decent possession reciever and they should keep trying to find more gimmick plays for him.
as for his workout routine, i would imagine that any NFL player feels a little worn down at the end of the season. the sport is brutal. also, in my non-expert opionion, i think it is a good idea for all pro athletes to cross-train and not overuse the same muscle groups all the time.
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5 or so carries a game would be fine, but I’m not sure we need him to do it regularly. Honestly, I want to see Washington more involved in the running game. I think a 2 back set in the red zone with TJ and LW would give us greater flexibility, especially in short yardage, goal line-type situations.
The more I watch him, the more I believe Brad Smith would be a better fit as a short-yardage running back. Especially since the Jets don’t currently have a good short-yardage back on their roster.