Former NFL punter, Dustin Colquitt, recently recounted an intriguing conversation he had with the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, Andy Reid, about the importance of a beefy butt in the NFL. According to a report from The Athletic published Thursday, journalist Josh Kendall delved into the long-standing correlation between NFL performance and the size of players’ butts.
While the idea may initially surprise you, it has been an integral aspect of player evaluation for decades. Within certain circles, the term “high glutes factor” abbreviated as “HBF” appears prominently in scouting evaluations.
This is just one of the so-called “secrets” of player evaluation in the National Football League, with certain positions having different key aspects like this.
While many outside the league’s inner circle will not be fully privy to these secrets, the emergence of digital media has allowed us insight into what would previously never have been discussed by those within the NFL.
Is this common?
Dr. Alexandra DeJong Lempke, an assistant professor at VCU, emphasized to The Athletic that explosive movements are primarily powered by the glutes, underscoring the importance of muscle development in that region for generating power.
Interestingly, this principle extends beyond positions traditionally associated with bulk, such as linemen or running backs. Colquitt, reflecting on his tenure with the Chiefs, revealed how Reid emphasized the need for punters to also cultivate strength in their lower bodies.
“He would sit down with me and say, ‘You went to the Pro Bowl and we don’t have much to say to you.’‘” Colquitt said.
“But don’t lose your butt. Gamblers have to have big butts. As soon as you start to look like you’re going downhill physically, you’re out of here. Let it continue like this.”
2024-03-23 13:56:40
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