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Giants offensive lineman Justin Pugh's offseason of change began in an Octagon grappling with MMA fighters and other NFL players. It ended at a new position, left guard. ... After coming into the NFL at 300 pounds and playing most of last year around 305, he's current at 310 pounds. Not just any 310 though. Pugh believes he's a much healthier, stronger and fresher 310. He uses his bench press and strength numbers as evidence. All are higher than ever. Part of this transformation comes from the altered diet. "I just feel better. I always thought [gluten-free eating] was a fake made-up thing, until I did it," he said. "I actually feel better now. My energy level has gone up and I think it's something that is going to help me in the long term." |
These are exactly the things he was hoping to accomplish, especially with a move to guard knowingly on the horizon.
"[The goal was] trying to work on my hands. My hands were the biggest thing I was trying to accomplish," said Pugh, who plans to return to Unbreakable for three more weeks before the start of training camp. "At guard it's even more so and you're fighting right now and it's body on body work inside. That's why it's great.
"The wrestling is going to help me even more because, at tackle, it's a lot of working in space. At guard, you have a body right on you, right across from you, and you have to get your hands on them now. That is going to help me out."
I expect a much improved player this year.
If we can just hold it together at the tackle spots.
But, my question is whether Pugh at 310 lbs. Is big enough to block bigger DTs to make the power running game go? Something to keep an eye on during the pre-season.
also surprised that the sumo wrestler thing never got traction.
But, my question is whether Pugh at 310 lbs. Is big enough to block bigger DTs to make the power running game go? Something to keep an eye on during the pre-season.
Snee and Seubert both weighed 305.
Glad to hear Pugh is doing everything he can to be the best he can be. We need four more Pugh's.
But, my question is whether Pugh at 310 lbs. Is big enough to block bigger DTs to make the power running game go? Something to keep an eye on during the pre-season.
Zach Martin weighs 310 lbs.....lots of top quality guards are between 305-315 lbs.