FWIW: CBS' Rob Rang Rates Rookies

[stuckincincy]

Note that CLE LT Joe Thomas' arms are shorter that Reiffs'.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/18686966/big-board-finalizing-the-top-50-no-make-that-top-64

[Philagape]

Re: FWIW: CBS' Rob Rang Rates Rookies

Every "rule" has exceptions. I think it's dangerous to believe that because Joe Thomas succeeds with short arms, then short arms aren't a red flag.
My response is, if you have short arms, then you better be as good as Joe Thomas. You better be extraordinary enough in the other aspects of your game to compensate. After all, Thomas was drafted third overall.
Is Reiff that good? If not, then his arm length is a dealbreaker for him.

[psubills62]

Re: FWIW: CBS' Rob Rang Rates Rookies

If you have physical limitations, you'd better be technically sound. I haven't looked into the draft prospects a lot, but I believe Reiff is very good from a technique standpoint.

Michael Roos has some of the shortest arms in the league for an LT, maybe even for a starting OT in general. He still does quite well at LT, because he makes up for it with technique.

[stuckincincy]

Re: FWIW: CBS' Rob Rang Rates Rookies

If you have physical limitations, you'd better be technically sound. I haven't looked into the draft prospects a lot, but I believe Reiff is very good from a technique standpoint.

Michael Roos has some of the shortest arms in the league for an LT, maybe even for a starting OT in general. He still does quite well at LT, because he makes up for it with technique.

A man's heart...counts.

[BloFan4Life]

Re: FWIW: CBS' Rob Rang Rates Rookies

Every "rule" has exceptions. I think it's dangerous to believe that because Joe Thomas succeeds with short arms, then short arms aren't a red flag.
My response is, if you have short arms, then you better be as good as Joe Thomas. You better be extraordinary enough in the other aspects of your game to compensate. After all, Thomas was drafted third overall.
Is Reiff that good? If not, then his arm length is a dealbreaker for him.

By exceptions do you mean: Thomas, Long, Peters, Penn, Clifton, Light, Roos and Gross??

[The Jokeman]

Re: FWIW: CBS' Rob Rang Rates Rookies

By exceptions do you mean: Thomas, Long, Peters, Penn, Clifton, Light, Roos and Gross??

Nice list here's a more complete one, courtesy of http://www.clanram.com/forums/f85/in...e-smith-36123/

Cleveland Browns Joe Thomas 33 3/4 4.5 16 0.28
New York Giants David Diehl 33 3/4 6.5 16 0.41
New England Patriots Matt Light 33 1/2 7.5 16 0.47
Carolina Panthers Jordan Gross 33 1/4 3 15 0.20
Philadelphia Eagles Jason Peters 33 1/8 11.5 13 0.88
Green Bay Packers Chad Clifton 33 7.5 15 0.50
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Donald Penn 33 8.5 16 0.53
Atlanta Falcons Sam Baker 32 3/4 1 5 0.20
Detroit Lions Jeff Backus 32 1/2 9.25 16 0.58
Tennessee Titans Michael Roos 32 1/4 1 16 0.06

[PromoTheRobot]

Re: FWIW: CBS' Rob Rang Rates Rookies

Ruh-roh.

PTR

[Philagape]

Re: FWIW: CBS' Rob Rang Rates Rookies

By exceptions do you mean: Thomas, Long, Peters, Penn, Clifton, Light, Roos and Gross??

Yes.
Them out of how many ...?
(and Long's arms are 35 3/4, btw)

Now, my question still stands. Are Reiff's other qualities exceptional enough? After all, arm length isn't his only concern.
If you think yes, he's gonna be not just a starter but a multi-Pro Bowler, go for it.

[dannyek71]

Re: FWIW: CBS' Rob Rang Rates Rookies

Bulaga had short arms as well. He turned out ok.

[Philagape]

Re: FWIW: CBS' Rob Rang Rates Rookies

Bulaga had short arms as well. He turned out ok.

At right tackle.

[Mike]

Re: FWIW: CBS' Rob Rang Rates Rookies

Heard his arms were 1/4 inches to short. That's 1/4"! I believe that with the correct technique & strength he can easily overcome a quarter inch...

[Cali512]

Re: FWIW: CBS' Rob Rang Rates Rookies

I think i did the stat that most of the best pure DEs in the NFL have 33 inch to 36 inch arms. The only ones that dont fall under that are either OLBs, or exceptionally fast. Reiffs arms being short are a big thing because alot of the best will be able to grab and throw him to the side without him being able to do much about it.