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State · 03-25-2010, 10:56 AM

Scroll down to "Mitch Petrus," the OG from Arkansas who may go as high as the 2nd. 3rd or 4th more likely.

2010 NFL Combine Results: Offensive Linemen | Steelers Depot

I've heard of guys doing 39 like Tony Mandarich 20 years ago or Long, the Miami LT. I think Dan Klecko did something like that, too, coming out of Temple.

But 45? My goodness. Is that a record?

WhiZa · 03-25-2010, 11:47 AM

The record for bench press at the NFL combine is 51 reps of 225lbs, set by Justin Ernest, (DT), of Eastern Kentucky in 1999.

The guy didnt even get drafted!

dryheat44 · 03-25-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiZa

The record for bench press at the NFL combine is 51 reps of 225lbs, set by Justin Ernest, (DT), of Eastern Kentucky in 1999.

The guy didnt even get drafted!

I think Kudla of Ohio St. also put up 45 a couple of years ago. He didn't get drafted either.

Petrus, however, is different. Even before the bench numbers came back, I had him in my top 3 OGs (not counting Pouncey).

Snake Eyes · 03-25-2010, 12:33 PM

I'd certainly like for us to grab Petrus and I liked him before the combine as well, but I wish they'd get rid of the bench press as a means of testing guys. When they're at the point of cranking out that many reps it's actually hurting their performance as a lineman.

the wrothbroughterer · 03-25-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by State

Scroll down to "Mitch Petrus," the OG from Arkansas who may go as high as the 2nd. 3rd or 4th more likely.

2010 NFL Combine Results: Offensive Linemen | Steelers Depot

I've heard of guys doing 39 like Tony Mandarich 20 years ago or Long, the Miami LT. I think Dan Klecko did something like that, too, coming out of Temple.

But 45? My goodness. Is that a record?

I'm trying to wrap my head around that kind of strength. I lift religiously and right now my 1-rep max is 320 but I can probably only bench 135lbs 30 times before fatiguing. To be able to do 90 more pounds 15 more times is just unthinkable to me.

He could easily bench 600, which only a handful of people are capable of.

***Sciz*** · 03-25-2010, 02:03 PM

My lifting coach can bench 810. How many reps of 225 would that be, approximately?

I wouldn't mind picking up Petrus, but it looks like he'll be going sometime between 53 and 116, which we don't have any picks between.

***Box_O_Rocks*** · 03-25-2010, 02:13 PM

Petrus is a project, he's still fairly new to OG and needs more coaching up, probably a year in the system.

Snake Eyes · 03-25-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sciz

My lifting coach can bench 810. How many reps of 225 would that be, approximately?

There really is no way to approximate how many reps he can do of 225, it's completely possible for the 800lb bencher to be beaten repping out on 225lbs by a guy who can only max 500lbs.

***IcyPatriot*** · 03-25-2010, 02:29 PM

He has small hands ... 9.5" ... he's not coming here.

Belichick likes big hands for line people.

CheeseMonkeys · 03-25-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake Eyes

I'd certainly like for us to grab Petrus and I liked him before the combine as well, but I wish they'd get rid of the bench press as a means of testing guys. When they're at the point of cranking out that many reps it's actually hurting their performance as a lineman.

How so? If one can crank 40+ reps at 225 I don't see how that will hurt their performance. As long as they have the size, agility and skill I don't think it would matter.