Chiefs Eric Fisher is leaner and stronger - Page 17

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.

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mcaj22 · 07-05-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

And Ware

And Harrison

And Mack

if he cant beat two over the hill guys like Ware and Harrison with almost nothing left in the tank then he has no business being a starting LT.

Chiefshrink · 07-05-2015, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

but he doesn't need that much improvement.

I hope you are right

BUT we will agree to disagree on the part I bolded in your statement.

ThaVirus · 07-05-2015, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mcaj22

only guys that are going to give him trouble are Ansah, Dunlap and Hughes

He'll get worked out by Ware and Mack. They're just too strong for him.

Still, I remain cautiously optimistic of Fish.

**Mav** · 07-06-2015, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

And Ware

And Harrison

And Mack

Mack is a problem.

chiefzilla1501 · 07-06-2015, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

He'll get worked out by Ware and Mack. They're just too strong for him.

Still, I remain cautiously optimistic of Fish.

It will be a true test. We've all said he needs to get stronger. This is the first offseason where he can actually do that with an NFL conditioning program. I don't know of that will help. But it is a legit reason for why he could get much better this year.

**BigMeatballDave** · 07-06-2015, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

I hope you are right

BUT we will agree to disagree on the part I bolded in your statement.

I just don't think he needs to play at a Pro Bowl level(pipe dream) to be successful.

TEX · 07-06-2015, 07:58 AM

Eric Fisher sucks shit till he proves otherwise in games...I've been in his corner since "the pick", b/c it beats the alternative, but the time is NOW for him to show he can play.

BigChiefFan · 07-06-2015, 08:16 AM

He gave up 7 sacks last year. I wouldn't call that sucking. Could he stand to improve...absolutely, but I think he gets a bad rap because people expect HOFer with the number one overall selection. Keep in mind he's been injured and is just now 24 years old, with three years experience. Fisher should make the leap this year.

chiefzilla1501 · 07-06-2015, 08:40 AM

To the original op, could boxing help him improve? I wonder if maybe he gets better shoulder strength and better use of hands? I know for a while the dline was doing a lot of work with a Jiu Jitsu coach, which obviously is very different.

**BossChief** · 07-06-2015, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

To the original op, could boxing help him improve? I wonder if maybe he gets better shoulder strength and better use of hands? I know for a while the dline was doing a lot of work with a Jiu Jitsu coach, which obviously is very different.

Fisher needs a much better punch and needed to learn to use his balance and leverage better.

Boxing will help him develop some of that.

Brock · 07-06-2015, 11:47 AM

Maybe he'll learn the basic fundamentals of the position in his 3rd year in the nfl

MIAdragon · 07-06-2015, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

He gave up 7 sacks last year. I wouldn't call that sucking. Could he stand to improve...absolutely, but I think he gets a bad rap because people expect HOFer with the number one overall selection. Keep in mind he's been injured and is just now 24 years old, with three years experience. Fisher should make the leap this year.

Did you watch him play, we was pretty ****ing bad.

chiefzilla1501 · 07-06-2015, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Maybe he'll learn the basic fundamentals of the position in his 3rd year in the nfl

There are a lot of fundamentals that can be fixed with a healthier shoulder and better strength training, two things he's never had until this season. And this will be his second year at left tackle so we will see there too.

Just saying that there are good reasons he could improve in year 3. Not going to pretend those things will happen until they actually happen. I've fallen for that trap top many times.

**Rausch** · 07-06-2015, 03:33 PM

Fisher is a weak POS and a complete bust.

End of story.

The longer we waste time on this douche the worse off we are...

**Rausch** · 07-06-2015, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Just saying that there are good reasons he could improve in year 3.

If you want to pretend to be objective you can also admit there are many, many more reasons why he'll continue to suck.

Mostly because he's sucked so far.

For two years.

When he wasn't injured...

04-28-2015, 04:32 PM
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