ReutersJimmy Graham soars over opponents on a regular basis.
So it’s no surprise the Saints tight end is getting some pre-training camp work in at altitude.
Graham has spent part of the last two summers in Steamboat Springs, Colo.
“The week before (training) camp I make sure I’m in Steamboat,”Graham told Luke Graham of the Craig Daily Press. “It’s to get those extra red blood cells. I can tell a big difference.
“Camp in the NFL — what you do in the offseason helps you survive camp.”
Graham lives in Miami in the offseason, and spends plenty of time there working out with former “U” alumni such as Ray Lewis, Andre Johnson and others. The South Florida heat is one thing, as well as the humidity of Metarie, La., where he’ll report to training camp soon.
But heading to the ski resort town has become part of his ritual, for two or three weeks of running and lifting, along with hiking and mountain biking (logging at least three hours and 25 miles a day).
“For me it’s the community. For me I feel like everyone’s mindset here is really outdoor training,” Graham said. “It seems like everyone is working out. Last movie you can watch here is at 8 p.m. People are in bed at 9 p.m. to go hiking at 6 a.m. To be around that is a great atmosphere.”
It’s also great training, and it can’t hurt his progress in becoming one of the best tight ends in the game.
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Want to know what’s fun in ski resort towns? Snowboarding.
doesnt help vecause once you get back down to sea level your body goes back to normal
Last movie you can watch here is at 8 p.m. People are in bed at 9 p.m. to go hiking at 6 a.m. To be around that is a great atmosphere.”
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this guy would be an exceptional speaker at the rookie symposium
Ryan Clark wants an explanation.
How he was ranked above Gronk on the NFL top 100 is one of the most shocking events of the offseason.
This guy is a monster. Fear him NDFL defenses. Fear him.
This guy is a monster. Fear him NFL defenses. Fear him.
Best Saints draft in decades…when he truly learns the game, this kid will shatter the positional records over his knee. Much to be excited about. Geaux Graham Reaper
Steamboat is actually the home of the worlds largest ball of yarn…. Thats why hes really there….the yarn puts everything in percpective.
Hahaha It seems a lot of players have been doing variations of getting HIGH altitude this off season.