Quote (LetsG0Blue @ Apr 9 2014 07:22am)
Suh has and will continue showing up to mandatory workouts stronger and in better shape than he left when the last season ended.
His work ethic isn't in question, and we all know he goes hard during the season.
Defensive tackle is one of those positions you don't need to plan out. There job consist of stopping the run and sacking the QB. You don't need to be at a voluntary workout for that.
This.
This exact questions was brought up in tim twentyman's 10 questions.
20man: I can see why some people would look down on a player like Ndamukong Suh not participating in the first day of workouts. He was a team captain last year and some feel there’s an obligation that comes with that title to be here for the start of the offseason training program.
Me personally, I know that whenever Suh arrives this offseason he’ll be in terrific shape and will be a better player than he was when he left here in January. Isn’t that what really matters?
Maybe Suh thinks he can prepare for the season better with his own workout. It’s made him a three-time Pro Bowl player. If that’s the case, maybe Suh could have benefited by showing up for Day 1 and then went about his normal schedule. He didn't, however.
There are few players that take care of their bodies better than Suh does. I’m sure his teammates and the organization will be just fine with Suh showing up in shape and ready to dominate.