Vontaze Burfict!

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(05-18-2017, 01:54 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Ok folks, we're all super stoked for the prospects of the Bengals having a stellar defense this season.  From the addition of Minter, to the subtraction of Peko and Maualuga, getting brand new toys Billings and WJ III finally off the shelf, to the recent draft class that we are all so stoked about.  One player that can mean the difference between this defense being good and great, is Vontaze Burfict.  

Burfict is back!  Not just back from injury rehab, or from administrative suspension, but back as a retooled Super Destroyer.  By all accounts, he seems to have underwent some sort of transformation this offseason.  Not only is he showing up to OTAs lean and in incredible physical shape, most importantly, he seems to have his head in the right place.  Judging by the quotes by Burfict and Guenther, I'd say that Vontaze Burfict has fully matured, and is ready to be the outright leader of the defense.

http://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/5/18/15656312/vontaze-burfict-great-offseason-praise-paul-guenther

Quote:Burfict admits those issues led to him having a significant drop off in his level of play, but he’s ready to move past them.
"It set me back for pretty much, I would say two years because coming in you’re not able to mesh your whole body how you want to so you get other injuries," Burfict told The Cincinnati Enquirer. "This offseason I was able to focus on all the little muscles in my body, conditioning and doing all types of yogas and stuff like that. I feel great. I came in in great shape and I’m just here to try and lead the team."

A big reason why Burfict feels good about his offseason thus far is his newfound dedication to keeping his body healthy, both with conditioning and nourishment.
"Just eating right, knowing what to eat, counting my calories and stuff like that," said Burfict. "That was the biggest thing for me. Just counting my calories and just seeing my body transform was huge for me."]

And from Guenther

Defensive Paul Guenther is thrilled with what he’s seen of Burfict thus far, which is mirroring the All-Pro-caliber backer we saw in 2013.
"He’s come back in tremendous shape," Guenther said. "I have a picture of him walking out of the tunnel at the Pro Bowl, and he looked lean and like he should, and I said to him the other day man, I pulled that picture out there, and I said, man, you look just like that guy again.

"He’s come back, and he looks in great shape, he’s got his weight where he wants it, and it’ll help him be faster. He’s not carrying as much weight, so it’ll help him out with the longevity of his career and also his playing."

You really have to wonder how much entering a contract year is playing into his newfound motivation.