NFL offers a chance for all players to showcase their skill sets. The extreme levels of physical fitness, larger frames, and rigorous training sessions are all done in an effort to bolster the player’s prowess. Given the various playing positions, players need to fit into the physical aspect that the role demands. The Denver Broncos QB praised the team’s guard regarding the latter’s frame and size recently.

Russell Wilson, the Broncos legendary QB has given a unique testimony for Quinn Meinerz. The team’s guard has been an integral part of the Broncos’ setup. Meinerz offers protection to his QB teammate, and hence, the duo has formed a close relationship with each other. Recently, Wilson came out in support of his guard for his commanding physique and the impact on the field. The remark from the SB champion also garnered some mixed reviews from Broncos fans.

Russell Wilson calls Meinerz ‘345 pounds with pure muscle’

Quinn Meinerz has been aptly nicknamed “The Belly” due to his large frame and bulky size. Playing in the offensive position as the guard, the massive size works in the player’s favor. Russell Wilson recently gave an honest anatomy for his guard. The 2019 Second-Team All-Pro winner cited that Meinerz is probably 345 pounds and all muscle. His testimony attracted a fan comment: “Sounds delicious. All in that smoker slow-cooked for few days.”

The statement also attracted mixed reviews from fans all over social media. Users voiced out their honest opinions, more in support of the guard’s frame and size. One user wrote “PEAK Athletic performance”, while another one pointed out a good observation “The Belly contains no fat”. Other fans said “He is THICC” and someone who was well-versed with the NFL wrote “Blocking does require some volume though.” The aspect of having huge size with the playing position works well for QBs.

Quinn Meinerz’s huge size suits perfectly for the offensive role

The NFL has different positions and therefore, demands various physical capabilities. While QBs need to be agile, quick on their feet, and have powerful arms for touchdowns. For offensive players such as guards who need to protect their QBs from oncoming linemen and ward off the opposition for making holes.

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Meinerz’s huge build and structure are terrific as far as the position he plays is concerned. The 24-year-old Wisconsin collegiate is now working on his much talked about “belly”. Speaking on the same, the guard said “I wish we could just stop talking about “The Belly”. I’m just kind of doing my thing. I appreciate the question, but I’m just trying to play football and get better.”  The guard is working on his fitness to it seems as the new NFL season approaches.

The encouraging words by Wilson for his guard should uplift the latter. Moreover, as pointed out by Meinerz himself, he wants to make “The Belly” a thing of the past. Fans would be treated to a newer and slimmer version of the guard as the season inches closer.

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