Comments on: Alabama tackle D.J. Fluker rapidly losing weight, down to 339 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/21/alabama-tackle-d-j-fluker-rapidly-losing-weight-down-to-339/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Fri, 24 May 2013 17:12:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: bears354 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/21/alabama-tackle-d-j-fluker-rapidly-losing-weight-down-to-339/#comment-2349037 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:40:00 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1746931#comment-2349037 Losing 16 lbs in a month is easy and not unusual for someone of his size if they diet and exercise. I have lost more than that in a month by doing just that. When I read the title of the article, I figured he lost over 30 lbs.

]]> By: granadafan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/21/alabama-tackle-d-j-fluker-rapidly-losing-weight-down-to-339/#comment-2348011 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:51:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1746931#comment-2348011 This is a major red flag when players suddenly lose weight or can “suddenly” develop coverage skills just before the draft. Nah, he’ll be close to four hundred come fall camp.

]]> By: thegreatgabbert http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/21/alabama-tackle-d-j-fluker-rapidly-losing-weight-down-to-339/#comment-2347995 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:46:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1746931#comment-2347995 Scouts were happy that D.J. went from 355 down to 339 pounds. But they were a bit concerned that his arm length went from 37″ to 31.5″. They want to be sure he loses weight in the right places.

]]> By: ronin262 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/21/alabama-tackle-d-j-fluker-rapidly-losing-weight-down-to-339/#comment-2347800 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:32:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1746931#comment-2347800 They sure grow them big down South! What a massive human being. I remember Joel Buschbaum (RIP) in his draft reports using the phrase “a ten dollar cab ride to go around them” when describing offensive linemen with large wingspans. Sure applies here!

]]> By: freepretzels http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/21/alabama-tackle-d-j-fluker-rapidly-losing-weight-down-to-339/#comment-2347751 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:05:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1746931#comment-2347751 And I’m sure he’s doing it in a perfectly legal and NFL approved way.

]]> By: allidoiswin55 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/21/alabama-tackle-d-j-fluker-rapidly-losing-weight-down-to-339/#comment-2347714 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:41:29 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1746931#comment-2347714 People enter the league in the best shape of their lives then most go down hill from their after they get that check.

He will balloon back up and have weight issues once he thinks he has arrived could be 5 seasons could be 2 but you don’t get that damn big eating properly period unless he changes his life he will not change for the long term.

]]> By: kev86 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/21/alabama-tackle-d-j-fluker-rapidly-losing-weight-down-to-339/#comment-2347687 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:11:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1746931#comment-2347687 Hear and read good things about this kid. I wouldnt mind the Giants taking him at 19 and plugging him in at RT for next decade. If his feet prove to slow to handle spped rushers, he can be useful inside at guard after Snee retires.

]]> By: fijabbersman345 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/21/alabama-tackle-d-j-fluker-rapidly-losing-weight-down-to-339/#comment-2347686 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:11:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1746931#comment-2347686 Normally not a good sign if they’re rapidly losing weight for a combine in my opinion…probably means they’re going to put it back on once they don’t have to worry about getting drafted high haha. You never know, though.

]]> By: dallascowboysdishingthereal http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/21/alabama-tackle-d-j-fluker-rapidly-losing-weight-down-to-339/#comment-2347683 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:07:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1746931#comment-2347683 Like to see Fluker replace Doug Free at right tackle in Dallas. Fluker could help a struggling run game in a big way.

]]> By: tvguy22 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/21/alabama-tackle-d-j-fluker-rapidly-losing-weight-down-to-339/#comment-2347675 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:00:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1746931#comment-2347675 That Alabama program just keeps cranking out NFL-ready players.

]]> By: joetoronto http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/21/alabama-tackle-d-j-fluker-rapidly-losing-weight-down-to-339/#comment-2347667 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:51:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1746931#comment-2347667 Don’t worry, he promises not to balloon right after he gets paid.

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