Getting into shape: Baltimore Ravens OT Bryant McKinnie faces tougher workout regimen-NFL News
Baltimore Ravens’ offensive tackle, Bryant McKinnie, is returning to the team for its offseason voluntary workout and will undergo a tougher workout regimen to get into shape again.
McKinnie, who is also fighting off some off-field issues, has confirmed his participation in the team’s camp to the local media outlets in Pittsburgh.
Ravens’coach, John Harbaugh, during the National Football League (NFL) annual meeting, had admitted to local newspaper that the player has not improved in his shape. He said he was in "same shape he was when he left." This might lead to him having some difficulties
with Ravens.
It is to note here that his shape had remained concern for his former employers, Minnesota Vikings, who eventually released him before the start of the 2011 NFL regular season.
He was then taken on board by Ravens and the team has remained persistent in its demand to the player to get into shape, apparently without any avail so far.
McKinnie is also in a mess with some of the off-field issues. He is facing trouble with loans and Ravens in efforts to rescue the player from the misery have paid him a roster bonus of $500,000. He is due to earn $3.2 million from his deal with the team
for 2012 season.
It is hoped that the payout will help him sort out his financial problems and free himself to focus on his fitness and game.
Some commentators have expressed their concerns for the player and see Ravens’ opportunity as the last chance for him to concentrate his energy on the game.
They are wary that his deteriorated shape made him to fall out of favour with his former team and he might face same problem with Ravens if continues to ignore his fitness.
The offseason phase is described to be the best opportunity for the player to work on his fitness and form, either through individual efforts or while working in the team’s different workout sessions.
McKinnie is likely to face the question of his fitness more often as he gets matured in his career, which is already nearing a decade.
He was drafted into the NFL as a first-round pick by Minnesota Vikings in 2002 and has continuously played the league since then.
He needs to work harder and more often on his fitness as his career progresses to maturity. It is difficult for many players to remain hundred percent in their health and fitness in later part of their careers but it is very much achievable by training extensively.
McKinnie must be aware that Ravens will be chasing him around on the issue of fitness and prepare himself to undergo a tough workout regimen, which remains to be essential to his fitness.
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