I'd be happy to pass the message along just as soon as I find your abs.
Nice try, truncating my post to take your pot-shot. You do realize that you can have visible abs
without being ripped to the bone.
Now, the question was how many grams of protein do you need if you weigh 200 lbs. Since I happen to weigh well over that mark (230), I can give a good answer.
I would say at a minimum 1 lb. per pound of bodweight (overall, not just lean bodyweight). The reason is simple: If you're an ectomorph, like me, it's much better to err on the side of MORE protein than less.
Also, you must take into consideration your age. I've been at this weight when I was in my 20s. Now, I'm in my 30s. I have found that I do not need as many calories or as much protein now as I did 10 years ago. Back in the day, I would have pushed the marked more towards 2 grams per pound of bodyweight. Now, I'm between 1 and 1.5 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight.