Penei Sewell’s return to left tackle is official, and the big man himself says it isn’t even “as uncomfortable as I thought it would be,” which should send shivers down the spines of opposing defensive ends across the league. He dropped these insights and more during a recent chat at a Panda Express event in Livonia, Michigan, celebrating Hot Orange Chicken. Forget the food for a second, because what Sewell had to say about the upcoming season, the new OC, and his new spot on the line is absolutely massive.
Flipping Sides, Same Dominance
Sewell’s move to left tackle isn’t just a position change; it’s a statement. He’s been grinding this offseason, telling us he’s “doing the same things, but just now I’m flipping it.” The core training hasn’t changed, but it’s all about the details. “Putting more hours into those techniques and trying to fine-tune them and get ready for camp,” he says. That’s the kind of dedication that screams dominance. Sewell also reflected on how his journey has shaped him into the leader he is today, crediting the “people that I met along the way growing up. From high school, to college, and even to the league. Every step of the way gave me a piece that is important for right now. And just being myself, is ultimately the most important part of it all.” You gotta respect that realness.
Now, about who’s lining up next to him, Sewell is keeping it real blunt. There’s a competition brewing at guard between Mahogany, Frazier, and Bartch, but Sewell says “it’s still too early to really say.” He hasn’t even seen Bartch on the field yet, stating flat out, “camp tells it all.” That’s the kind of no-nonsense attitude you want from your franchise tackle.
The OC Is A Genius, And The Burger War Rages On
When asked about new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, Sewell didn’t hold back. He called Petzing a “smart guy” who “talks really fast, but you can kinda just tell that there is a lot running in there, and that’s a smart man.” That’s high praise from a guy like Sewell, right? You know Petzing’s got some wild schemes cooking if he’s talking that fast. They’re still trying to get more time together, but Sewell’s hyped for camp, where they’ll “all be with each other from 8 to 8, so a lot of time to spend together.” Get ready for some serious offensive firepower once those two really click.
And because you know we love the off-field stuff, Sewell also dished on his pre-game meals: a big breakfast of “eggs, bacon, waffle, and a smoothie” for a 1 PM game, and for a night game, that same breakfast in the morning, then “I gotta have a burger.” Speaking of burgers, he even weighed in on the receiver room’s cheeseburger saga between Amon-Ra and TeSlaa. Sewell hasn’t tried Culver’s, so he’s picking “In-and-Out for now,” but get this: he’s “not really a big In-N-Out fan, so yeah.” LOL, picking the burger he’s not even a big fan of. Gotta love the honesty.
So yeah, camp is right around the corner, and it’s gonna be electric. That’s where we’ll see if those O-line battles really start to sort themselves out and how much more time Sewell gets to connect with Petzing. You know the pads are gonna pop, and Penei Sewell, whether he’s crushing breakfast or thinking about burgers, is going to be ready for the grind. Bring on the season!
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Originally reported by Pride of Detroit.
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