Troy At OTA's In "Awesome" Shape

[Jooser]

I cannot quote the article that read this on, but I'll paraphrase a little. Evidently Troy has been working out like a "mad man" since the season ended and showed up for OTA's in the best shape he's been in since his playing days at USC. Troy has been going about the training facility with a renewed fire and vigor, and was quoted as saying [paraphrase] He's not even considering retiring from football next year at the age of 32. So, there we have it, it's what we've all been hoping for, I think this is a very positive indicator of where this season may be headed!

-Joos

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

We all love Troy, but he never comes to camp out of shape. He works out with Marinovich's dad and often stays with him through OTAs and shows up in great shape. Troy's problems always come when the rest of his body is exposed to massive amounts of reckless contact. That is what makes us love him, and that is what has also caused him to miss so many games over the years......not unlike our star QB.

[Shawn]

If Troy can stay healthy for a full season, and find that unique burst he has again...that is 2 more wins. Looking at this season I think 10-6...but with a healthy Troy all season I would say 12-4. Here is to wishful thinking.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

If Troy can stay healthy for a full season, and find that unique burst he has again...that is 2 more wins. Looking at this season I think 10-6...but with a healthy Troy all season I would say 12-4. Here is to wishful thinking.

A Troy like that might be worth even more. He becomes the focal point of the opposing O. He becomes the gameplan guy, the player who they look for and follow on every play. He takes the attention away from others, which is to their benefit.

[Jooser]

Well, there are those on this board who characterized Troy as fat and out of shape, therefore that was why he was injured and milking the calf thing. I think it's great news and I hope that he indeed stays healthy all year, and I agree with Shawn, a full season of healthy Troy is bad news for the rest of the league, especially Joe Flacco.

[SteelSpain]

A Troy like that might be worth even more. He becomes the focal point of the opposing O. He becomes the gameplan guy, the player who they look for and follow on every play. He takes the attention away from others, which is to their benefit.

With "that" Troy all others in defense gain. The QB has to look for him and that second split make easier the OLB´s play.

[squidkid]

in shape like the last 3 years where he missed 1/3 of the seasons?

[Oviedo]

Does this imply he didn't take "being in shape" as serious the past few seasons?

[flippy]

I'd rather he work out with Ike in the offseason. Heck, even Farrior once said working out with Ike extended his career and put him in the best shape of his life.

At least Jarvy works out with Ike

[Slapstick]

Does this imply he didn't take "being in shape" as serious the past few seasons?

No. You inferred that...

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

The older you get, the harder you have to work to compete in the NFL. Hard to tell with Troy but he looks a little trimmed. Ike looks great. He is working hard.

There are alot of pics on Steelers.com of Day 1 OTAs. Some things I saw from them as far as appearances / conditioning. Woodley looks to be in tremendous shape. I mean the best I may have seen him...Ever. Trim & Guns blazing. Awesome news. Jones doesn't look bad in comparision working next to Foote but he is dwarfed by Woodley. Quite honestly, any LB standing next to Woodley is dwarfed...Wow. Great sign Steeler Nation. McClendon's body type has just evolved since he got here. Hats off to him for putting in the time. I hope he gets rewarded on the field.

On the other side of the ball, the OL starters & Beachum looked like they took conditioning seriously. Foster isn't as soft in the middle. Gilbert's conditioning caught my eye. He looks trimmed up and ready to take on his role. Adams looks good as well. Pouncey & Decastro look like DEs...Nice! BB stayed in good shape..Good to see. It also looks like Redman & Dwyer got the message. They look to be in good shape.

Spence was also there with team.

[Oviedo]

The older you get, the harder you have to work to compete in the NFL. Hard to tell with Troy but he looks a little trimmed. Ike looks great. He is working hard.

There are alot of pics on Steelers.com of Day 1 OTAs. Some things I saw from them as far as appearances / conditioning. Woodley looks to be in tremendous shape. I mean the best I may have seen him...Ever. Trim & Guns blazing. Awesome news. Jones doesn't look bad in comparision working next to Foote but he is dwarfed by Woodley. Quite honestly, any LB standing next to Woodley is dwarfed...Wow. Great sign Steeler Nation. McClendon's body type has just evolved since he got here. Hats off to him for putting in the time. I hope he gets rewarded on the field.

On the other side of the ball, the OL starters & Beachum looked like they took conditioning seriously. Foster isn't as soft in the middle. Gilbert's conditioning caught my eye. He looks trimmed up and ready to take on his role. Adams looks good as well. Pouncey & Decastro look like DEs...Nice! BB stayed in good shape..Good to see. It also looks like Redman & Dwyer got the message. They look to be in good shape.

Where are the pictures?

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Where are the pictures?

[URL]http://www.steelers.com/video-and-audio/photo-gallery/Steelers-OTAs-Day-1/4255f94b-8f21-4bbd-b064-221c470f8913[/URL]



I will dig out a couple if you can't view from work.

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