Alim McNeill took a serious approach to this offseason. After some inconsistent play over the first two years of his career, the Detroit Lions defensive tackle took it upon himself to transform his body. With the help of some weekly yoga and a red meatless diet with better portion control, McNeill is noticeably leaner.
“I feel so much better,” McNeill said last month. “A lot more lean, a lot more flexible, can bend a lot better now.”
At the time, McNeill said he was chasing greatness. But on a podcast with team reporter Tim Twentyman, the third-year defensive tackle revealed that he had a more specific goal in mind when transforming his living style: improving his pass rush.