Vontaze Burfict is one of the best linebackers in the NFL. Last season Burfict was out-of-shape to start the season and it took him a few games to get going. That won't be the case this year.
Burfict has been flying around the practice field and looks noticeably leaner than he did a year ago. He made multiple plays during Monday's practice including stuffing Joe Mixon at the line of scrimmage.
I asked linebacker Nick Vigil about Burfict earlier today in the Bengals' locker room. "He's leaned out a lot," Vigil said. "He's playing fast. He always plays physical. He looks better than I've ever seen him."
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