NFL players are known for spending serious money on their appearance. Tattoos, jewelry, custom haircuts, and designer fits are all part of the lifestyle. But that’s not everyone’s cup of tea. Some guys just want to show up and play, especially the ones in the trenches.
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Offensive linemen often have a different mindset. They’re not chasing flash or style, they’re just focused on doing the dirty work. And that lack of “swagger” doesn’t bother them one bit. Cam Newton, never shy about fashion himself, came to their defense. In his words, they’re fine being “fat and cute,” with scruffy hair, flat feet, and K-shaped legs.
“Shoutout to the big guys. In their defense, everybody ain’t gonna be no swaggy big boy. Shoutout to guys like Trent Williams, Dion Dawkins, Trey Turner.”
Accessorizing is hard when your shoe size and clothing dimensions don’t fit standard retail options. Most luxury brands cater to average body types, not 6’5″, 300-pound athletes.
“Big guys are always on a spectrum, they ain’t got much to work with. They got to shove their size 15s in a 13s. Forel is for people but forel can’t make no 5X jeans or jacket. Might get you Echo Red, some Bugle Boy. What big boys gonna shop at? Burlington Coat Factory. “
Only a handful of brands, or custom tailors, can outfit players that size, and most local stores that carry big-and-tall options don’t exactly stock high-end fashion.
As a result, it’s rare to see linemen looking as sharp or trendy as their smaller teammates. That’s why only a few of them stand out as “cool” or fashion-forward, but in the end, they don’t need to. Their style is in their strength.
According to Cam Newton, there was a time when people truly appreciated the “big boys”; those heavier guys had their moment in the spotlight, especially with the ladies. But times have changed.
Newton pointed out how people once adored big guys like Rick Ross, much like the era when dark-skinned men — think Wesley Snipes — were the epitome of cool. There was even a phase where swaggy white guys, like Travis Kelce and Joe Burrow, had their run at the top. Each group had its moment to shine.
But now, Cam believes the spotlight has shifted once again. Today, it’s all about fitness. Gym-obsessed men and women, where toned physiques and clean eating are in style, dominate the current wave. The culture has moved toward leaner, healthier-looking bodies, leaving the big boys out of the current conversation.
