Big Whit?

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(12-26-2022, 12:51 PM)TheFan Wrote: Were they retired and part of an announcing crew or just not signed to a team? There's a difference between being a FA, staying in shape, and waiting for the call vs retiring. 

That said, I have no idea what sort of shape Whit is in so this could not be a factor at all. As of June of this year though he had lost 25lbs and was planning to lose more. Like others have said, he'd also be switching positions and with an offense he's never played with before.

I mean, I think a guy like whit was always in shape and has stayed in shape. He is a monster at 6’7” 330 playing weight. Even if he has lost 25 lbs, he would still be a big 6’7” over 300 lbs.

If he signed on Friday (after his Amazon commitment) he would
have over 2 weeks to learn the playbook and get into the best football shape he could.

Additionally, no one in the league would be healthier. He graded out at 86 last year. I would think an 80% whit would be an upgrade at RT. Our run game might suffer (maybe), but he would likely hold his own on pass pro, even better than collins.

Idk, he said he is still his an itch to catch Jeff Saturday, for most wins by an OL.

“Whitworth had mentioned recently on a podcast that one of the things he’s thought about since retirement was the fact he finished just one game off becoming the winningest offensive lineman of all time.”