Note that CLE LT Joe Thomas' arms are shorter that Reiffs'.
FWIW: CBS' Rob Rang Rates Rookies
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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."It is better to be divided by truth than to be united by error." -- Martin Luther
"Those who appease the crocodile will simply be eaten last." -- Winston Churchill
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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."Misguided political correctness tethers our intellects."
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Re: FWIW: CBS' Rob Rang Rates Rookies
Originally posted by psubills62If 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.Fiat justitia ruat caelum. Noli timere. Laus Deo.
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Originally posted by PhilagapeEvery "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.
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Originally posted by BloFan4LifeBy exceptions do you mean: Thomas, Long, Peters, Penn, Clifton, Light, Roos and Gross??
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
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Ruh-roh.
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1. Never stop Rocking.
2. Legalize all drugs.
3. Quit your day job.
4. All Religion should be taxed.
5. Cut down on carbohydrates.
6. F**k her gently.
7. Never believe what people tell you after a show.
8. Always take a spoon full of Metamucil after a heavy day of eating.
9. Get at least 9 hours of sleep a day.
10. Eatin' ain't cheatin'.
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Originally posted by BloFan4LifeBy exceptions do you mean: Thomas, Long, Peters, Penn, Clifton, Light, Roos and Gross??
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."It is better to be divided by truth than to be united by error." -- Martin Luther
"Those who appease the crocodile will simply be eaten last." -- Winston Churchill
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2004 BZ Big Money League Champion
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Originally posted by dannyek71Bulaga had short arms as well. He turned out ok."It is better to be divided by truth than to be united by error." -- Martin Luther
"Those who appease the crocodile will simply be eaten last." -- Winston Churchill
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2004 BZ Big Money League Champion
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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.Not here to be right, just here to have interesting discussions about my impulsive opinions
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