Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl nose tackle Haloti Ngata has dropped 25 pounds this offseason, reports Mike Preston of The Baltimore Sun. "I've used the time off to spend more time with my family...It's quality time with my wife and son, so that's a positive," Ngata said of his offseason in Salt Lake City. "But while spending more time away from football, I was able to work out more. I've been running and working out six days a week. "I'm more focused in my workouts, and I feel quicker and stronger. The weight loss and the quickness are definitely noticeable." The 6-foot-4 Ngata had been listed at 350 pounds throughout his career, which began as a 2006 first-round pick (12th overall) out of Oregon. Ngata sounds like he cut the weight to be more of a play-maker in opposing backfields. "I still have to improve as a pass rusher," said Ngata. "I've watched film and thought I missed some tackles. I have to work on putting myself in better position to make those tackles." Source: Mac's Football Blog
Why you never trade in your own division: We traded down to take Wimbley because Savage had his eye on Babatunde Oshinowo. Why waste a 1st round pick on Ngata when you can get your NT in the 6th round? (Oshinowo: 2 career tackles, 1 in Cleveland in 2006 and 1 in Chicago in 2007). Thanks Phil.
