Chiefs Eric Fisher is leaner and stronger - Page 9

Mr. Laz · 04-28-2015, 04:32 PM

Chiefs' Eric Fisher took up boxing and shed 20-30 pounds of body fat
By Joel Thorman  @JoelThorman on Apr 28, 2015, 4:38p 9

The issue with Eric Fisher going into the 2014 season was his strength. He had offseason shoulder surgery after the 2013 season which prevented him from lifting weights to put on strength. It was something everyone saw coming and it was an issue at times last season.

It's great news then to hear that Fisher says he shed 20-30 pounds of body fat but was able to keep his weight up heading into his third NFL season.

"I weighed in this morning at 314," Fisher said, via quotes from the Chiefs. "Honestly, I cut like 20, 30 pounds of body fat. I'm feeling really good. I think I'm in the best shape I've ever been in in my life, especially at that weight.
Last year, not being able to work out and do the things I wanted to do for six months. It probably wasn't the best weight I put on last year. I did get up there into the teens, but this year I'm feeling really good. My body is feeling good, mind is feeling good, and I am ready to go."

I usually make a joke about someone saying they're "in the best shape of my life" but that's actually important for Fisher. "Feeling good and ready to go" was a theme throughout his press conference. One of the ways he stayed in shape is through boxing, which he picked up while working out in Michigan this offseason.

"I've really never boxed before," Fisher said, "but I know my punch is one of the things I really needed to develop this offseason. And I knew going into the offseason that it was something I wanted to do and get in to. I couldn't believe the workout you can get from boxing - the hand work and the hand quickness. I really think that brought me a long way. I've been keeping it going here in KC. We have a couple heavy bags out there on the turf field. I brought my gloves back with me and sticking at it."

Fisher's probably not squaring up with Floyd Mayweather anytime soon but a 6'7, 314-pound boxer? Got damn! That's gotta be intimidating for whoever went up against him.

This is year three for Fisher, which is a big one. He'll have two years under his belt and a full offseason to work on his technique and get stronger. If he's going to turn the corner, this will be the year.

http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2015/4...eight-body-fat

**BigMeatballDave** · 04-29-2015, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by WhawhaWhat

You decided to jump into the conversation because that's how much you don't care.

Um, that was my 8th post in here.

**Rausch** · 04-29-2015, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

Um, that was my 8th post in here.

Slow your roll Meatwad. Big day tomorrow...

Reerun_KC · 04-29-2015, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by WhawhaWhat

There are maybe 3 or 4 first round picks from 2013 that have done much of anything so far in the league vs the Blackledge year which had a few guys that worked out pretty well. Time will tell on 2013 obviously but can't say it's much of a contender for the Blackledge draft. Glad I was way too young to remember that one.

He has easily replaced Blackledge and Jackson as the biggest busts in franchise history...

You knew picking a RT and converting him to LT at 1.1 was going to blow up in our faces as soon as they posted that fat ****ing losers celebrating like they just won the superbowl in the draft party.... Mullet Joe and Burger Bob summed up the failure nicely...

**RealSNR** · 04-29-2015, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

Whoa, slow down there. This place don't take too kindly to well thought out, reasoned posts.....

OH THAT'S FUNNY. IT'S LIKE YOU AGREED WITH HIM THEN TOOK A LIGHT-HEARTED SARCASTIC TONE LIKE YOU WERE SHAMING HIM FOR AGREEING WITH YOU. HAHAHA I'VE NEVER HEARD THAT ONE BEFORE.

GO PLAY IN THE INTERSTATE, DIPSHIT

**BigMeatballDave** · 04-29-2015, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

Slow your roll Meatwad. Big day tomorrow...

**Baby Lee** · 04-29-2015, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Williams

I'm feeling Roman today.

Lock up your sons!!

WhawhaWhat · 04-29-2015, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

Um, that was my 8th post in here.

You decided to reply to his post because that's how much you don't care.

**RealSNR** · 04-29-2015, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by temper11

I don't really understand why anyone would come down on the guy to begin with.

He didn't force himself on the Chiefs. It wasn't his fault it was a shitty draft class and therefore he was selected #1 overall.

I guess everyone can be pissed at Dorsey for selecting him (which I know pretty much most people here are) but it's not like the Chiefs shocked the world when they picked him. Pretty much every mock draft I saw that year had either he or that other offensive tackle going 1/1. So it was widely believed he was one of the BPA's for the year.

So... the Chiefs just had shitty luck in having their 1/1 selection during a shitty draft class. That sucks, but it's not on Fisher. Pretty much the only thing anyone should get pissed off about is if their #1 pick is phoning in his effort. If he just decided to coast since he locked up the 1st round selection, then he should get all the shit that goes his way. Otherwise, if he's putting in the time and giving his best effort, that's all you can really ask for.

If he continues to not perform well enough then you have to replace him, but unless the effort slips, I don't know why there should be any animosity toward him at all.

Yeah, and we didn't ask to be Chiefs fans or have this kind of playoff futility bestowed on us.

Life is full of disappointments. Perhaps Eric Fisher can just suck up and take on the chin all these criticisms from strangers on the internet who post comments that he very likely doesn't read.

**BigMeatballDave** · 04-29-2015, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

picking a RT and converting him to LT

Huh?

Reerun_KC · 04-29-2015, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Lock up your sons!!

what about the wives and daughters? I am assuming by this post that they are safe from BigGaySweetness?

**Dave Lane** · 04-29-2015, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Sorter

You're a ****ing pussy.

If you're going to spend the ****ing money to purchase gloves and not spar, you're ridiculous. You're ****ing shadow boxing like those 35-year-old women that think they practice MT.

I used to call it chess with consequences. Make a good move whack away make a bad move and boom on your kester.

**Baby Lee** · 04-29-2015, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

what about the wives and daughters? I am assuming by this post that they are safe from BigGaySweetness?

Pretty sure towards the end, the Romans borrowed boy love from the Greeks as well.

**Baby Lee** · 04-29-2015, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Lane

I used to call it chess with consequences. Make a good move whack away make a bad move and boom on your kester.

Not my kester, anywhere but the kester!!

How will I securely connect electronic components??!!

Chiefshrink · 04-29-2015, 07:59 AM

I don't care about "leaner and stronger" what I care about is "better and meaner".

Beef Supreme · 04-29-2015, 08:48 AM

When you're taken at 1.1 as a lineman, you're kinda expected to play like Anthony Munoz. (who was 3rd overall).

At this point we're just hoping he can be average.

04-28-2015, 04:32 PM
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Eric Fisher is leaner and stronger Chiefs' Eric Fisher took up boxing and shed 20-30 pounds of body fat By Joel Thorman  @JoelThorman on Apr 28, 2015, 4:38p 9 The issue with Eric Fisher going into the 2014 season was his strength. He had offseason shoulder surgery after the 2013 season which prevented him from lifting weights to put on strength. It was something everyone saw coming and it was an issue at times last season. It's great news then to hear that Fisher says he shed 20-30 pounds of body fat but was able to keep his weight up heading into his third NFL season. "I weighed in this morning at 314," Fisher said, via quotes from the Chiefs. "Honestly, I cut like 20, 30 pounds of body fat. I'm feeling really good. I think I'm in the best shape I've ever been in in my life, especially at that weight. Last year, not being able to work out and do the things I wanted to do for six months. It probably wasn't the best weight I put on last year. I did get up there into the teens, but this year I'm feeling really good. My body is feeling good, mind is feeling good, and I am ready to go." I usually make a joke about someone saying they're "in the best shape of my life" but that's actually important for Fisher. "Feeling good and ready to go" was a theme throughout his press conference. One of the ways he stayed in shape is through boxing, which he picked up while working out in Michigan this offseason. "I've really never boxed before," Fisher said, "but I know my punch is one of the things I really needed to develop this offseason. And I knew going into the offseason that it was something I wanted to do and get in to. I couldn't believe the workout you can get from boxing - the hand work and the hand quickness. I really think that brought me a long way. I've been keeping it going here in KC. We have a couple heavy bags out there on the turf field. I brought my gloves back with me and sticking at it." Fisher's probably not squaring up with Floyd Mayweather anytime soon but a 6'7, 314-pound boxer? Got damn! That's gotta be intimidating for whoever went up against him. This is year three for Fisher, which is a big one. He'll have two years under his belt and a full offseason to work on his technique and get stronger. If he's going to turn the corner, this will be the year. http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2015/4...eight-body-fat
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