Bruce was only 10 pounds heavier than Maybin

[Mitchell55]

Bruce- 260 lbs, 6-4
Maybin- 250 lbs, 6-4


Hes not that undersized. Just gain 6-8 pounds and hes at the size of Smith

[OpIv37]

Re: Bruce was only 10 pounds heavier than Maybin

Bruce's playing weight was 273. That's 24 pounds heavier than Maybin's combine weight of 249.

Next.

[Mitchell55]

Re: Bruce was only 10 pounds heavier than Maybin

Bruce's playing weight was 273. That's 24 pounds heavier than Maybin's combine weight of 249.

Next.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitBr00.htm

http://www.nfl.com/players/brucesmith/profile?id=SMI088160

[Ginger Vitis]

Re: Bruce was only 10 pounds heavier than Maybin

I like the Maybin pick but even if Bruce only weighed 10 pounds more than Aaron Maybin take into consideration Bruce came into the league in the Mid 80s.. back then 260 was big for a DE

[GvilleBills]

Re: Bruce was only 10 pounds heavier than Maybin

Bruce came down to that weight when he got in shape. He was chubby when we got him, 290ish? Maybin blew up to that weight. Played at 230. Hope he can keep it on. If we use him right he will be studly.

[Mitchell55]

Re: Bruce was only 10 pounds heavier than Maybin

Another thing I like about maybin is he became great at 235. Who knows what he can do 20 lbs heavier.

[OpIv37]

Re: Bruce was only 10 pounds heavier than Maybin

Another thing I like about maybin is he became great at 235. Who knows what he can do 20 lbs heavier.

First, Bruce had to LOSE weight to get down to his playing weight, not GAIN it. So your Maybin comparison goes to hell right away.

Second, he played at 273. The links you have say 263 and 265, NOT 260. Even if we go with the lowest confirmed number, 263, Maybin's STILL 14 pounds below Smith, and that's AFTER he already gained 13 or 14 pounds.

So, keep spinning numbers to make yourself feel better. But the reality is that Maybin is undersized and it's going to take him time to develop. And we don't have time- we need a pass rush Week 1.

[MikeInRoch]

Re: Bruce was only 10 pounds heavier than Maybin

And we don't have time- we need a pass rush Week 1.

I will never, ever agree with your position that the most important thing is to get a player who can make an impact *now*. We should get the player that we feel is going to have the best career as a Bill - not necessarily the one who can start day 1.

[SABURZFAN]

Re: Bruce was only 10 pounds heavier than Maybin

Bruce- 260 lbs, 6-4
Maybin- 250 lbs, 6-4


Hes not that undersized. Just gain 6-8 pounds and hes at the size of Smith

this kid needs to put on 25 more lbs to be in company with Bruce Smith. there's no comparison if that's where you're trying to go with this.

[McBFLO]

Re: Bruce was only 10 pounds heavier than Maybin

Maybin has been compared to Jason Taylor, who is listed as being 6'6" 244 lbs on ESPN. He's been pretty successful. Give the kid a chance. Good god man. Some of you people get off on being downers.

[Syderick]

Re: Bruce was only 10 pounds heavier than Maybin

Hell Maybin's heavier then Schobel

[cookie G]

Re: Bruce was only 10 pounds heavier than Maybin

Ryan Denney is only 20 lbs lighter than Reggie White.

So if Maybin and Denney gain 30 lbs total....

Holy Crap!!!!!

[FlyingDutchman]

Re: Bruce was only 10 pounds heavier than Maybin

Bruce's playing weight was 273. That's 24 pounds heavier than Maybin's combine weight of 249.

Next.

Bruce and Maybin should not be used in the same breath, but you do realize that Maybin is only 21 right? I agree hes small be hes still a kid. He could easily fill out, hopefully without losing his first step.

[FlyingDutchman]

Re: Bruce was only 10 pounds heavier than Maybin

First, Bruce had to LOSE weight to get down to his playing weight, not GAIN it. So your Maybin comparison goes to hell right away.

Second, he played at 273. The links you have say 263 and 265, NOT 260. Even if we go with the lowest confirmed number, 263, Maybin's STILL 14 pounds below Smith, and that's AFTER he already gained 13 or 14 pounds.

So, keep spinning numbers to make yourself feel better. But the reality is that Maybin is undersized and it's going to take him time to develop. And we don't have time- we need a pass rush Week 1.

I understand your desire to win now, but Im sure youll agree we probably wont push for a super bowl this year. Were still a year or two away from fielding a serious competitor. So why exactly dont we have time for maybin to develop?

[Mr. Pink]

Re: Bruce was only 10 pounds heavier than Maybin

We won't mention that the entire NFL on average was smaller 20 years ago either.

Dumb thread and comparison.