Meachem shows up to minicamp overweight

[Vol423]

Robert Meachem, the Saints' first-round pick, arrived for the team's minicamp overweight and a little out of shape. He blamed the NFL draft process, and he actually has a good point. In some circles, Meachem was considered the second- or third-best receiver in the draft. Guys like him have to make a dozen or more trips to teams. Coaches take them to fine restaurants. For a month, the prospects juggle their time between flights and job interviews. Someone had to come out of this experience a little sluggish. After a lethargic minicamp, Meachem can now work on his conditioning.

Hopefully, he'll get back into shape and work hard. He has an unbelievable opportunity in New Orleans.

 

[TennesseeFan07]

He'll work hard and get back to shape.

 

[hvwarrior58]

I have no reason to think that Meach won't be in shape for camp. He is a very hard worker.

 

[bigtime]

Meach will do fine

 

[Jaytrain5]

Sounds like it may be time for another one of Meach's famous fasts.

 

[hohenfelsvol]

Weights and diet. He'll be back into decent shape in no time at all.

 

[Cincy Vol o5]

nothing to worry about

Hope he does good down there

 

[utvol0427]

How overweight was he? Are we talking a few pounds or 10-15 pounds?

 

[volfan2024]

Now where might he inherit that poor non-nutritional eating from?:clapping:

 

[hvwarrior58]

If you read the snipit, it said it came from being "wined and dined" by the NFL teams along with the little time to train because of flights and meetings.

 

[getyopopcornready]

If you read the snipit, it said it came from being "wined and dined" by the NFL teams along with the little time to train because of flights and meetings.

yea that will put pounds on anyone but once he starts practicing and training it will easily shed off in time for camp

 

[The Dude]

I didn't see a link and didn't want to believe it, so I looked it up and here's the link.

NewOrleansProFootball.com

 

[SWIL]

He better lay off them hot pockets!!

 

[ut 4 me]

mmmmmmmmm

 

[k-sny-vol]

is meachem going to start for the Saints.. Colston will be the #1 WR.. i think Meachem could be the #2 WR if he beats our Henderson and Copper.. I would love 2 see Meachem and Colston be a great 1-2 punch..

 

[RockyTopBrooke]

Yes, I was in Slidell over the weekend and there were TWO stories on the front of the Sports page about Meachem's unpreparedness and weight gain.

I guess it was a slow news day, but I got ragged by my LSU in-laws about it.

I have no doubt that he'll shape up quickly.:rock:

 

[JZVOL]

:snoring:

 

[Svengali]

I think he'll be fine, but all the top draft prospects go through what he does, and most don't end up overweight. But he'll be fine I think, as long as we aren't talking a Lendale White (USC) type situation. I think it happens more often than people realize, but it's just been awhile since a draft has been this scrutinized.

 

[ut 4 me]

i completetly agree, but the way, what ever happened to lendale white? is he still with the titans? if he is, i heven't seen much out of him

 

[molsen81]

i completetly agree, but the way, what ever happened to lendale white? is he still with the titans? if he is, i heven't seen much out of him

Supposedly, Lendale White's fat ass is the frontrunner for the starting RB position since T. Henry is gone.

 

[ut 4 me]

i thought he would do really well when we drafted him. i think he will be a good one

 

[hvwarrior58]

And he didn't show up for this camp yet. Maybe it is a good thing that the Titans went for less talented, better character guys in this draft.

 

[ut 4 me]

great :disappointed:

 

[hvwarrior58]

Maybe that RB from Zona they drafted will be a big surprise.

 

[TennesseeFan07]

Maybe that RB from Zona they drafted will be a big surprise.

I hope you're right because we're going to need someone to run the ball this season.