re: Fournette checks into combine on the "hefty" side

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Again their opinions dont outweigh the fact that LF is the highest rated rb while playing at 235. If LF was the fastest player on the field at 235, no one cares what booger thinks is too heavy. Thats what makes LF special. The ability to be 235 and still have track speed.

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They have reasonable opinions. I've posted my own opinion, Miles' opinion, Booger McFarland's opinion, Deuce McAllister's opinion. You don't have to agree. But it makes you an idiot to think those opinions are unreasonable.

Personally, I've been concerned about that ankle. The rumors of him needing surgery stuck with me. I wanted to see him show up in great shape so that could be put to rest. Instead he raised some eyebrows with his weight.

Here is another opinion (NFL.com)

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"I think it has to be a little bit of a concern," said NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein. "He's a big man, but the bigger he gets, the less quickness he is likely to have and quickness matters in the NFL. There have been plenty of running backs who have come into the league and decided to slim down once they experience the speed of NFL defenses. My guess is that he will be told he is too heavy by some NFL teams and he will come in lighter at his pro day."

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Now, if he runs a 4.35 at 240, that 240 will look like an advantage.

But, if he runs a 4.5, everyone that has seen him play is going to say the same thing...that if he shed about 10 lbs he'd be more explosive.

I think he'll run upper 4.4s and that will be a little bit underwhelming FOR HIM. Obviously, it's still superhuman for most. And, he'll still be a top 10ish pick.