Lane Johnson and the Philadelphia Eagles would like to make this season a championship one, so what better way to train for it than by spending time with a former champ?
Lane Johnson decided to mix MMA training into his offseason regimen and his trainer was none other than former UFC champion Randy Couture.
“The first couple days, I was puking non-stop,” Johnson said. “It was terrible. Going into OTAs now, I’m in the best shape of my life. I notice now I’m a lot quicker with my hands and a lot stronger with my hands. I don’t have to really think about it. It comes naturally.”
Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer made the connection between Johnson and Couture, Glazer is known for both his NFL & MMA coverage. Johnson feels that this offseason training will make him an elite player at his position.
“I want to be elite at my position in the NFL, and I felt that this would help me get there,” Johnson said. “I have a lot of confidence about what’s ahead of me. I think I’m getting close to being elite. Last year was a big stepping stone from my rookie year and I just have to be more aggressive and more violent going into Year 3.”
I’m sure the Eagles & Chip Kelly are happy to hear this from one of their young stars.
