Brandon Marshall revealed on social media that Jets coach Todd Bowles has asked him to lose some weight before the season gets started.
#ToddBowlesDiet @PROJECT375 pic.twitter.com/1T2S0Iso69
— Machine Marshall (@BMarshall) June 20, 2016
I am not sure there are many people who would be willing to join Marshall on that diet.
It might not just be about speed. Marshall is 32 years old. As a player ages, his natural athleticism starts to fade. To some extent, players can fight off the effects of Father Time by keeping themselves in top physical condition.
I am not sure the Jets necessarily need Marshall to be exactly as productive as he was a year ago, but they will need him to put up a typical Brandon Marshall season to have a successful year as a team. He is one of the most important players on the roster. If this is what prevents a decline, we'll take it.