Burfict dropped 15 to 20 lbs.

[BFritz21]

I love it because you need to be versatile as a linebacker and mobile these days and can't just rely on brute strength.

Our division is one of defense and one that used to be a ground-and-pound division, but, if you look at the last few years, Baltimore and Cleveland have been near the bottom of the league in rushing attempts and Pittsburgh has been middle-of-the pack or slightly below (but leave it to Marvin to not adapt and keep us in the top ten, even with all of our weapons).

Burfict being in better shape is flat-out scary! He'll be able to get to the quarterback better on blitzes and be better in pass coverage. I wouldn't be surprised to see 5 picks and 5 sacks!

Can't wait to see Burfict on defense looking like a lion ready to pounce!