If he can't add 10lbs since he joined the team we either need a new S&C coach or he doesn't work hard. This is a problem either way. I honestly can not recall a lineup that wasn't strong enough coming out of college. I hope I'm wrong but this screams big problem in little China to me.
According to an article on the tribune's website, Brad Biggs said that Grasu HAS gained ten pounds, and is up to 304 pounds. In the article, Grasu said that he's spending a lot of extra time in the weight room, and is physically and mentally prepared to start.
Here's a part of the article:
I am ready,” Grasu said after the game. “Been ready and I have been preparing myself every single day.”
The preseason looked a little rough for Grasu, who had the make the adjustment from Oregon to the NFL where there is a lot more on his plate. He read the front side of the defensive formation only in college in the hurry-up offense that didn’t huddle. Way more goes into the job as far as communicating with the quarterback and the rest of the line in the NFL. Grasu was overpowered at times and that was probably two things. First, leverage is the key to playing well at center and Grasu also looked like he needed to get stronger in his base.
“Ever since the season started, I have been focused on getting ready mentally and getting ready physically,” he said. “I gained some weight and have been lifting a lot, more days extra, and I feel really good and ready to go.”
He said he weighs between 302 and 304 pounds, up almost 10 from the start of training camp.
