Joe Reedy: Andre Smith Has Slimmed Down "Definitely Not Over 350"

by Josh Kirkendall on Jun 8, 2011 9:00 PM EDT in Analysis

According to a report earlier this week, Bengals offensive tackle Andre Smith didn't attend Andrew Whitworth's offensive linemen workout in Louisiana. Not that it's a big deal because Smith is still recovering from a fractured foot that he suffered during practice on November 10.

According to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Smith is still in a boot but "hopes its off by the end of the week." That's not even the most encouraging thing. The most encouraging note comes from Reedy's observation of Smith's weight saying that he's "also slimmed down. Definitely not over 350."

From our perspective, Smith could easily be the frontrunner as the team's starting right tackle. However, we've long held the belief that Anthony Collins should start until Smith is able to at least beat him out. There was a belief that Smith could move to offensive guard; that was quickly debunked by Bengals offensive line coach Paul Alexander saying that there was a bigger need at tackle. A few months later, the Bengals drafted guard Clint Boling.

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In the immortal words of "Frank Barone" from "Everybody Loves Raymond":

“HOLY CRAP!!!!”.

It’s impressive enough that Andre kept his weight down in general. It’s amazing that he did so in a lockout offseason where he can’t be under the constant supervision of the team.

by Anthony Cosenza on Jun 8, 2011 11:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

I'll beleive when i see it

"A team is more than a group of individuals,its a group of individuals that come together to make a team"

by keithp on Jun 9, 2011 12:30 AM EDT reply actions

agreed

Given he is still in a boot 7 months after breaking his foot, I’m not getting my hopes too high.

"The only thing we have to fear is... Mike Brown himself."

by DrainBamage on Jun 9, 2011 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions

So not a beached whale?

by ddbumpus on Jun 9, 2011 12:41 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Not yet a bust...

I want to see this guy play a season healthy before calling him a bust. He’s had an injured foot since he was drafted and no one plays well with foot pain. Predict he’ll be a very good RT if he can stay healthy. Agree with the above post. For Andre to keep his weight down when he can’t work out due to his injury and while free from team supervision is very cool.

Andre, you can best deal with the haters by getting healthy and playing your a** off.

by Who dey in LA on Jun 9, 2011 2:23 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

this honestly is the best news ive herd so far this year for the bengals

by The Libertarian Mammoth on Jun 9, 2011 5:58 AM EDT reply actions

It's certainly up there...

… but I’d still give the edge to Brat being fired.

by Aether on Jun 9, 2011 6:27 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

+1

by Boomer Lion on Jun 9, 2011 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions

lol i agree

by The Libertarian Mammoth on Jun 9, 2011 7:36 AM EDT reply actions

Lying eyes

I’m sure Joe is an expert at guessing weight of guys in the 350 to 400 lbs range.

Somehow I think Andre will feel vindicated now that someone is willing to say he’s around 350 lbs. Lets see what he weighs in August.

by BENGALS69 on Jun 9, 2011 12:50 PM EDT reply actions

Not around 350.

Definitely under! That would put him in the 340ish range or less.

I agree though… guessing someone’s weight is difficult. I weigh 280 and a lot of people are very surprised when they find that out, ecause they aren’t familiar with people in that weight range.

I have no problem with Andre Smith coming in a 355 if it’s a Marcus Cannon 355. I assume that Reedy (who may be right on the weight, Smith very well could have told him his weight off the record) is saying that he is visibly slimmer.

by Boomer Lion on Jun 9, 2011 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions