Jets Maybin working out with Olympic star Michael Phelps

by Ryan Ebert

Last year the Jets acquired a player in which the Bills had given up on in Aaron Maybin. Maybin in 13 games came up with 6 sacks and helped take the "bust" label off his name. 

The Jets used him as a pass rush specialist, but this season Maybin believes he can be a three-down linebacker. Since he had a light frame which kept him off the field in some situations in 2011 Maybin has been bulking up this offseason, and hopes to play with a weight of about 250 in 2012.

"Having a little bit of extra weight on you, it helps you deal with the ground and pound of the season and all that kind of stuff," Maybin told the New York Post in Tuesday's edition. "It definitely gives you a better anchor when you're playing against the run. That was a big goal of mine during the offseason, to become a better run defender as well as improve my pass rush."

Maybin has been working with Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps this offseason who's been known to eat 12,000 calories a day. Maybin has only been eating about half that amount, just enough to alter his appearance.

The Jets did not pick up a clear-cut outside linebacker in the draft, and so Ryan may be willing to let Maybin play more opposite Calvin Pace. Maybin may be turning his career around after being left in the street by Buffalo.