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Larry Zierlein breaks down the prospects. His son writes for the Houston Chronicle, he's the guy who did the Mario Williams write up after he signed with the Bills.
Good read.
Good read.
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Re: Former NFL OL Coach on OT in the '12 Draft
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Re: Former NFL OL Coach on OT in the '12 Draft
Nice stuff.
This is what drives me crazy about all the over analysis of draft picks: The arm length of each of these tackles is listed in this article. From all the talk about Reiff and his short arms, you would think his arms were the stumps of a thalidomide baby. So how short are they? Less than one inch shorter than virtually every one of the other top tackles. And people do not want to draft him almost solely for that reason. You must be joking. How much difference can that possibly make?Comment
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Re: Former NFL OL Coach on OT in the '12 Draft
Maybe it's also because:Originally posted by tomz
Pass sets get him in trouble at times. He can play LT but is ideally suited for RT. Speed and power rushers could very well give him problems if his pass set issues aren't corrected."It is better to be divided by truth than to be united by error." -- Martin Luther
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Re: Former NFL OL Coach on OT in the '12 Draft
LOL... fantastic usage.Originally posted by tomz
I don't know a ton about Schwartz but it sounds like he may be worth it if he drops to the 3rd?Comment
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Re: Former NFL OL Coach on OT in the '12 Draft
Well the guy also thinks he'd be a better RT and has some struggles with pass protection. He also says that he'd give him a first round grade in the 20's.Originally posted by tomz
I don't think people dislike Reiff because of arm length, but they just question his value at 10. And if he's not a true LT is he worth it?
I think Reiff is near the top of an OT class that lacks elite talent and therefore fans that really want to see the Bills address LT want to believe that he's better than he actually is.
Every year fans want their team to draft a certain way so they pick and choose what they want to believe about certain players, good and bad, so that it fits their desires.Comment
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Re: Former NFL OL Coach on OT in the '12 Draft
the real question is how much shorter are they than the average NFL DEOriginally posted by tomzRIP Tommy D!
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Re: Former NFL OL Coach on OT in the '12 Draft
Ask your gal if she'd like 2" more, lol.
Originally posted by tomzLast edited by Skooby; 04-16-2012, 06:02 PM.
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Re: Former NFL OL Coach on OT in the '12 Draft
Gil Brandt has Reiff as his 10th overall prospect in the draft. Good enough for me.Comment
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Re: Former NFL OL Coach on OT in the '12 Draft
No Cordy Glenn?
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Re: Former NFL OL Coach on OT in the '12 Draft
Some people have Glenn as a guard. I would rather have Glenn than Reiff or Martin.Comment
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I'm a big fan, and his analysis was spot on.Originally posted by Don't Panic
Not an elite athlete, but is sound enough elsewhere that he has the potential to be a decent player, if not a starter. Doesn't have the quickest feet, but his technique and strength help him compensate, and feet can be worked on. Swing tackle right now, very good run blocker, OK pass blocker that showed improvement. A lot of his flaws are coachable, but he isn't the elite athlete so many look for as an LT.
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When scouts/coaches talk about arm length, I don't think they are ALWAYS talking strictly about about inches and size. In Riley Reiff's case, it's also about his blocking style.Originally posted by tomz
Watch video of Matt Kalil while pass blocking. While backing up, he mirrors the defender - extends his arms fully and pops the defender directly in the chest.
Then watch Reiff. He has very good footwork when staying with the defender. But instead of extending his arms, he usually blocks with his elbows bent and his hands at his shoulders.
I like Reiff a lot. But that's the main concern that scouts have with him. And why many think he projects to the right side.2013 "My Should Have" Draft
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5 - (143): Brandon Jenkins, LB, Florida State
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5 - (143): Jonathan Meeks, SS, Clemson
6 - (177): Dustin Hopkins, K, Florida State
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I don't think Reiff is worth the 10th overall pick personally.Comment
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Re: Former NFL OL Coach on OT in the '12 Draft
His son, Lance, twittered that his father felt Glenn was a guard.Originally posted by PromoTheRobotLast edited by kingJofNYC; 04-16-2012, 10:23 PM.Comment
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