Offseason Lenny
July 6th, 2022
Joe has referenced how it’s currently list season for various NFL media types. You know, compilations like the top-8 backup receivers likely to improve their yards-after-catch numbers after halftime.
It’s also the season of workout videos for NFL players.
Some videos try to send a message to potential employers. (Joe’s waiting for an intriguging JPP mini-documentary.)
Others are nods to fans wondering how a guy’s health is faring. Sometimes the video is a self-motivating tool or a way to impress lusting suitors who might respond on social media. And then there’s some of the odd stuff Jameis Winston likes to pump out.
Bucs running back Leonard “Lombardi Lenny” Fournette was slapped around a bit by a handful of Bucs and NFL media types for being overweight at June minicamp. Joe was not among them.
Lenny acknowledged that he needed to shed weight before training camp and that he would be his usual powerful and fit self. Joe has no reason to doubt the guy.
Fournette fired back at Shannon Sharpe and later posted video of him sprinting.
Yesterday, a video surfaced of Fournette training with Pro Bowl Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase, Lions running back D’Andre Swift and Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills. It apparently was shot by a personal trainer working with the four young men. Joe suspects more Lombardi Lenny video is forthcoming.
Plenty of NFL legends used late spring and training camp to get in shape, rather than the more popular year-round fitness of 2022 players. The first approach may hinder a guy’s ability to thrive into his 30s, but Fournette just turned 27 and Joe has no concerns today.
Ja’Marr Chase, D’Andre Swift, Jalen Mills, & Leonard Fournette putting in work 😤@Real10jayy__ x @DAndreSwift x @greengoblin x @_fournette
(via @JBush____) pic.twitter.com/FHasUQgjD9
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) July 5, 2022
July 6th, 2022 at 12:14 pm
Im not at all worried about Lenny. The man is going to be productive AF
July 6th, 2022 at 12:23 pm
Lenny will have the best season of his career. We need he and the other backs to ball out running, blocking and catching.
July 6th, 2022 at 12:32 pm
Goat, I agree100% on Lenny having his best year ever this year. He kind of looks like earl campbell did back in the day to me, in that video. Man, wouldn’t that be something?
Who needs a bunch of all pro receivers anyhow?
July 6th, 2022 at 12:34 pm
Lenny is going to be a TRAIN this coming season, do the defense a favor and run the damn ball.
July 6th, 2022 at 12:35 pm
Agree with the Lenny optimism. A terrific back.
July 6th, 2022 at 12:56 pm
Locomotive Lenny, good luck “tackling” this dude in the open field in 2022
July 6th, 2022 at 1:12 pm
I would love to see White and Vaughn duke it out for playing time.
July 6th, 2022 at 1:13 pm
Rashaad White is all the motivation Lenny needs…..I’m not the least bit concerned.
July 6th, 2022 at 1:23 pm
‘Frenchie’ Fournette? Where did that come from? A 325 lb power clean is quite impressive for a RB supposedly out-of-shape.
July 6th, 2022 at 1:36 pm
Probably Lenny’s first comfortable year in the NFL
July 6th, 2022 at 1:52 pm
Running backs take such a pounding, they often need to simply rest in the off-season. If you sit around, you’re going to gain a little weight. I see no need for concern. I doubt Lenny was close to 100% in the playoffs. Hamstrings can’t heal properly without total rest. GOB expects big things from LF this year.
July 6th, 2022 at 1:58 pm
@DR
It’s a childhood nickname, only remember it from when the team started calling him “Lenny” and Fournette wasn’t trying to have it lol I imagine it’s got something to do with being him being from NOLA
July 6th, 2022 at 2:47 pm
One of the Twit commenters called him “Leonard Fivenette.” That’s just mean.
Go Lenny! GO BUCS!!!
July 6th, 2022 at 3:38 pm
Watching film of Rashaad White and I’m pretty convinced that if Lenny isn’t in top form, he’s going to lose a lot of playing time to White. That should be plenty of motivation – that and Brady ripping his head off if he loafs.
July 6th, 2022 at 4:27 pm
that man is large
4Net looks big next to other NFL players. Has anyone seen him in person?
July 6th, 2022 at 4:35 pm
Fournette is a big dude. The only thing I hate about not staying in shape year round is it makes you more prone to injury in training camp or at the beginning of the season. I have no doubt he will be ready
July 6th, 2022 at 5:53 pm
David – I’d think training year round would make you a lot more suspectable to injury since you’re putting a lot more wear and tear on yourself, plus you’re just doing more things where you could get injured. I’ve never seen stats on that however, so maybe I’m wrong, but I’d think players taking time off is a good thing. Now that doesn’t mean pigging out on triple cheeseburgers, or doing nothing, but there’s a big difference between being in NFL shape and just being in shape.
July 6th, 2022 at 8:24 pm
Lenny will play lights out this year. Fournette remembers Jacksonville all too well. He knows the Bucs are good and he’s playing one last year with the best ever. This is his shot at greatness and he won’t squander the opportunity.
LFG Lombardi Lenny!
July 7th, 2022 at 9:11 am
Lots of comments saying this will be Leonard’s best year ever… I hope he’s been working on running through contact because his legs stop moving on contact. He’s far from a great runner.