Ravensnation5220
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Lol nfl.com is a joke more often than not.....twitter is more reliable than nfl.com on nfl news
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2018 Scouting Combine
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allblackraven
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nfl.com is total trash since they changed the site few months ago - it was just the first link returned by google search
JoeyFlex5
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well unless the steelers or patriots are looking to draft him it shouldnt be an issue, since often times gripping as an OL = hold.
and wynn just has no issue with it on tape, his hand placement is good and his power is ridiculous and he has the feet to keep himself in position. if you are looking for your OL to grip guys then you are looking for the wrong skillset lol.
allblackraven
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Steelers and NE linemen don't grip, they hug.
Ravensnation5220
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Ya, only when the issue is present on tape is when i really start to worry. Same goes for DJ Moore. The combine numbers can also assure what you see on tape like Will Hernandez's 37 bench reps.
One issue is Brown Jr and his 14 reps.....for someone who mauled people in college im really surprised he did so poorly, plus he always seems out of shape in some way, carries too much 'extra' weight and that limits functional strength and conditioning
JoeyFlex5
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arm length is the single most important factor for a steeler or pats o-lineman for this reason
Hum, what?
Every OL at least grips his opponent's jersey whether pass blocking or run blocking, you don't tell me you actually believe they're only playing with their paws?
Ravensnation5220
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Im really curious as to why Wynn only had 8 bench reps. Shiws good strength on film and doesnt have the 'long arm excuse'. Somethings not quite right with that number.....
JoeyFlex5
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lol no, im just saying that grip shouldnt be a make or break factor because gripping the jersey with the hands is technically considered holding in most cases and if an OL relies on that heavily then they will draw flags. not saying they dont or cant grip, or that all gripping is illegal, just that it should never be a players focal point.
Nelson could have put in 1 rep and it still would have not changed his stock
Billy price it’s a shame he injured himself coz he was gonna go big
That being said the bench press to me is a useless measurement and I have to think that maybe Wynn and brown saw what happened to price and just thought fuck it that’s enough
Ravensnation5220
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Possibly....at least in Wynn's case. I actually believe Brown tried
That's too bad. Was looking forward to seeing his numbers.
Quenton Nelson and Will Hernandez put up big numbers in bench press. Orlando Brown fizzles
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft...rds-wow-orlando-brown-fizzles-in-bench-press/
Orlando Brown has very long arms and is an extremely good run blocker and the tape shows that. Just because a player has a strong bench doesn't make him a great lineman. ie Russell Okung had 38 reps.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft...rds-wow-orlando-brown-fizzles-in-bench-press/
Orlando Brown has very long arms and is an extremely good run blocker and the tape shows that. Just because a player has a strong bench doesn't make him a great lineman. ie Russell Okung had 38 reps.
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Ravensnation5220
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Ya ive been worried about this too. Its not just a bad number its a terrible number. Remember Stanley had a bad bench number but it wasnt 14 bad. Hopefully he can bring that up at his pro day. Also Wynn had 8.....that just doesnt seem right at all
Ravensnation5220
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If Brown can put up anything north of 20 reps at his pro day ill be ok with it. Doesnt show a lack of strength on tape so he could just have had a bad day
allblackraven
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Stanley wasn't great but he still did 20+ iirc
Ravensnation5220
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Ya it was 24. Browns is the lowest for a tackle with 35+ inch arms since 2003. Solder had a low of 21 before, but then again Erick Flowers had 37 reps and he sucks lol. As long as he puts up anything north of 20 reps at his pro day im not worried. Hes more than strong enough on tape
RaineV1
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Fully agree. If Price is there in the second then we should run to the podium to pick him.