And getting up to 235 was so he could play around 230 or less, likely to take hits. It wasn't necessary, but it wasn't awful for him. He wasn't that big. Take one quick look at him. You're talking like he's this boulder that can barely turn his head. You're putting way too much emphasis on how big he really was and how bad it was for him. In the end all you said was "well, he doesn't have to be as big as he is." Yep, you're right. He doesn't. But being there isn't hurting him.