It was a little bit like that for defensive end Will Clarke when the players returned to Paul Brown Stadium in late April to begin voluntary workouts.
The former West Virginia standout caught the eyes of his teammates by arriving with nearly 20 pounds of added muscle.
“They were happy to see that I took this offseason seriously, and I took heed of what the coaches were telling me,” said Clarke.
The 24-year-old was listed at 6’6”, 271 pounds last season. When the Bengals drafted Clarke in the third round, defensive coordinator Paul Guenther noted in a post-pick news conference that Will had a body frame that could support 290 pounds.