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Josh Weinfuss
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals vast receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. lastly put a quantity on all the load he has gained this offseason.
Harrison confirmed after the Cardinals’ first coaching camp observe on Wednesday that he weighs 220 kilos, as is listed on the group’s roster. That is a rise from the 209 kilos he was listed ultimately season as a rookie.
Harrison mentioned modifications to his exercise strategy and consuming habits this offseason led to the added bulk, which has created a stir on social media for the reason that group launched images of Harrison in uniform.
Harrison mentioned he elevated how a lot meals he consumes, most notably by consuming a “huge breakfast,” which he acknowledged was troublesome at first.
“I’d say something the primary couple weeks sort of takes you to getting used to it,” he mentioned. “I am not even an enormous breakfast man, however I obtained to eat my breakfast now, have an enormous breakfast.
“So, that is most likely the largest problem: waking up and never hungry however nonetheless sort of ensuring you feed your self anyway. In order that’s most likely the largest problem.”
Harrison mentioned he did not need to add an excessive amount of weight however felt 220 was an excellent quantity as a result of it allowed him so as to add some weight naturally. The second-year receiver plans on staying round 220 kilos this season, not desirous to fluctuate.
“I really feel nice. I imply, I really feel the identical,” Harrison mentioned. “I really feel a bit extra sooner, highly effective, stronger, so I am able to showcase it.”
Tight finish Trey McBride joked Wednesday that he tries to elevate weights a couple of rows away from Harrison, whom he mentioned is lifting greater than him.
“I do not need any a part of that,” McBride mentioned with a smile. “No, he is a tough employee, man. There isn’t any doubt about it. He places the work in each single day. I’ve seen him on daily basis within the offseason, understanding collectively. He is a stud. He is younger, he is rising into his physique nonetheless, and man, I am excited to see him take the subsequent stage. He is a man who could be a drive to reckon with, and I am excited to see him develop with [quarterback] Kyler [Murray] and to develop on this offense and to be a stud.”
As his second NFL coaching camp kicks off, Harrison mentioned he feels “much more relaxed” and never as nervous or fidgety, one thing he did not have final season. McBride mentioned he can see it in Harrison, as nicely.
Harrison’s targets for 12 months 2 are easy: Simply be higher than he was in 12 months 1.
Coach Jonathan Gannon simplified Harrison’s targets much more: Get higher on daily basis.
“Similar as all our gamers, all 90 guys, all coaches, all employees, everyone, myself,” Gannon mentioned. “Get higher on daily basis. Get higher on daily basis. Work your craft. Get higher on daily basis. He is aware of how to do this.”
