Chiefs’ Eric Fisher, Donald Stephenson talk about offseason program
On Tuesday, Kansas City Chiefs offensive linemen Eric Fisher and Donald Stephenson both spoke to the media via conference call. Fisher had a litany of interesting quotes, mostly pertaining to his physical health. Fisher had virtually no offseason last year, rehabbing from a shoulder injury that sapped much of his strength.
In 2015, the 2013 top pick is looking to reshape his body and make strides.
Eric Fisher says he weighed in at 314 and has dropped 20-30 pounds of body fat.
— RIP Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) April 28, 2015
Fisher has also switched up some of his training methods, trying to get better results in his third season.
"I feel the healthiest I've ever been," #Chiefs LT Eric Fisher.
— Chiefs Reporter (@ChiefsReporter) April 28, 2015
Fisher says he hired a personal trainer in Michigan a few weeks after the end of the season. He’s also into boxing now.
— RIP Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) April 28, 2015
Former Chiefs defensive lineman Shaun Smith is unimpressed.
@TerezPaylor still soft as cotton I take his heart and leave him sad
— shaun smith (@autumnsjs90) April 28, 2015
Stephenson followed up by touching on a variety of topics including accountability, something he struggled with in 2014. If you recall, Stephenson was suspended the first four games of last year for
"I just want to prove that I can be reliable," #Chiefs OL Donald Stephenson.
— Chiefs Reporter (@ChiefsReporter) April 28, 2015
Stephenson also talked about the competition he will be facing in training camp, with fellow former starter Jeff Allen battling for his spot.
Stephenson: “Dorsey wants competition and that brings out the best in you."
— RIP Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) April 28, 2015
The right tackle has been working out with a pair of well-known University of Oklahoma products, leading into the last year of his contract.
#Chiefs OL Donald Stephenson spent the offseason working out in Houston w/ Adrian Peterson & Trent Williams, three former Oklahoma Sooners.
— Chiefs Reporter (@ChiefsReporter) April 28, 2015
(H/T to Terez Paylor of KC Star and BJ Kissel of KCChiefs.com for fine Twitter reporting)