kcchief4lif 910 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Chiefs LT Eric Fisher fully healthy, eyes upcoming season Posted in Offseason Workouts By Herbie Teope+ On April 28, 2015 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs left tackle Eric Fisher didn’t have the benefit of a complete offseason in 2014 to prepare for the regular season. Fisher, the No.1 overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft, underwent offseason shoulder and sports hernia procedures last year. Nov 30, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher (72) during pregame introductions at Arrowhead Stadium. Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Both events limited Fisher to individual position drills throughout organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp, and he didn’t see his first full practice until training camp. But the scenario proves much different a year later. “I’ve been working since mid-January and just compared to where I was last year at this time,” Fisher said during Tuesday’s conference call with Chiefs beat writers, “it’s a complete 180 and it just feels great to be healthy, strong and have the experience under my belt. I am stoked for this year; I cannot wait for that season to roll around.” The 6-foot-8 Fisher said he weighs 314 pounds and lost 20 to 30 pounds of body fat. For comparison, he played his rookie season at 295 to 300 pounds and reported to 2014 training camp at 315 pounds. Fisher is comfortable where he currently weighs. “I think I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in in my life,” he said, “especially at that weight.” Fisher took some time off after the regular season ended, but then committed himself to getting ready in late January, early February. He spent the past few months working out with a personal trainer in his hometown of Rochester, Mich., and he added a new routine at a local gym to help get in shape. “Got into boxing huge,” Fisher said. “I think that has really helped my body development. I’ve been working on my punch a lot. It’s one of the things I want to improve in my game.” The short, precise movements involved with boxing should also help Fisher with his footwork, which often calls for quick forward and backward movements to take on pass rushers. “It’s full-body movement, coordination,” he said. “I couldn’t believe when I started it, it kind of felt awkward, something I had never done before. But by the end it felt so smooth. My hand speed probably doubled. I really did enjoy it and just trying to keep up with it back here also.” Now that Fisher is back in the Kansas City area, he will find another new face lining up next to him at the guard position. Fisher played right tackle during his rookie season and had Geoff Schwartz to his immediate left. The Chiefs moved Fisher to his natural position of left tackle in 2014 and he had Mike McGlynn and Jeff Linkenbach to his immediate right. With McGlynn and Linkenback not returning, Fisher has an upgrade to his right in the form of two-time Pro Bowl guard Ben Grubbs, whom the Chiefs acquired in a trade from the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a fifth-round pick. “Any guy who has been to a few Pro Bowls, you can learn a lot from,” Fisher said. “I am trying to get there myself.” For his part, Grubbs said on April 20, the first day of the offseason workout program, he won’t shy from taking on a leadership role on the offensive line if called upon. The 31-year-old Grubbs points out he leads by example, but he also understands his current position as the oldest player on the offensive line could lead to mentorship opportunities. “There are a lot of things the younger guys may not have experience,” Grubbs said, “and if I can add any value to the conversation in that sense, then I’m definitely willing to speak up.” Grubbs already made an impression in the short time Fisher has been around him. “Ben is a great guy, spent two weeks with him now,” Fisher said. “I’m really looking forward to getting on the field with him, getting that connection and getting on the same page and working together, hopefully for a few years here.” Of course, working with Grubbs isn’t the only thing a rejuvenated Fisher looks forward to. “I really feel the healthiest I’ve ever been,” Fisher said. “I’m ready to go.” http://www.chiefsdigest.com/chiefs-lt-eric-fisher-fully-healthy-focused-on-upcoming-season/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcchief4lif 910 Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Make or break time for Mr. fisher! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer 8,686 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 ok enough of excuses..this boy better be at least an equal to John Alt or he'll be ranked with the other high first round busts that we are soooo used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefensiveMan 758 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I think he'll be a beast this year with Grubbs next to him. Excellent signing by Dorsey & Reid. Being fit and healthy is more than half of the battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ev 332 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Hopefully he doesn't get hurt when he tries to block in an actual game. Make or break time buddy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West 6,713 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Setting the Bar high there OT. John Alt was a stud.... w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefsfan1963 1,101 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Heard on NFL Network the other day, by an actual NFL player (retired player that is), he said it takes playing 3 to 4 years for most Olinman to become a solid starter. Any injuries or setting on the bench will delay this process. So don't take this wrong but I would tend to listen to their opinion on how long it takes a player to be ready then a bunch of guys who watch football on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugsy 225 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 He's good enough for what we are trying to do imo. We have a mobile QB and our offense is based around a RB. We don't need an A+ o-line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpo The Mad Clown 5,556 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Time was that teams would give players, especially QBs and OTs, a few years to develop before expecting them to perform at their full potential. Nowadays, kids are drafted with the expectation that they will be top tier players as rookies. And if they don't perform at that level immediately they are labled a bust. LT takes years to learn to play at the NFL level. Fisher has taken his lumps,. but he's steadily improved. I think he'll be just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West 6,713 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Its tough going #1 overall......too bad we missed Luck by a year.... Typical for Chief's fans though. w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPPT1974 21 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Hope that Fisher will be ready. As really hope he can come back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhataLerror 370 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Its tough going #1 overall......too bad we missed Luck by a year.... Typical for Chief's fans though. w It is conceivable that Alex Smith's teams will win more Lombardi Trophies than Andrew Luck-led teams. Luck's rookie contract runs out this year. After his fifth-year option runs its course in 2016 (if he's not extended beforehand), if the Colts haven't won a Super Bowl, it's only going to get tougher considering what Luck's salary cap number will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer 8,686 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 It is conceivable that Alex Smith's teams will win more Lombardi Trophies than Andrew Luck-led teams. Luck's rookie contract runs out this year. After his fifth-year option runs its course in 2016 (if he's not extended beforehand), if the Colts haven't won a Super Bowl, it's only going to get tougher considering what Luck's salary cap number will be. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCSLC2008 606 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 :lol: Can't count either until they have them; Manning and Favre only has one and Luck may never get one, Marino zero (he could also get multiple); worse QBs have won before; Luck will never get blamed for his 2-4 INTs per playoff game, even when they get blown out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West 6,713 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 The difference between Luck and Smith...... Alex Smith is "A" piece in the master plan. Andrew Luck is "THE" piece in the master plan. w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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