Former Patriot David Andrews Believes Lomu Will Push Campbell For Starting Role

[DaBruinz]

I wasn’t trying to attack you, but I think people genuinely don’t understand the difference or they’re just being willfully ignorant and can’t objectively assess the difference because they being homers.

It’s pretty simple if this math is correct:

The wingspan differential is more significant as Campbell's 77 3/8-inch wingspan is the shortest recorded for an offensive tackle at the combine since 2011, while Lomu's 82 3/4-inch wingspan sits just above the NFL average of 82.1 inches for tackles.

Total wingspan difference: 5 3/8 inches.

To estimate the torso contribution, we can subtract arm length from wingspan (wingspan ≈ left arm + torso + right arm). Assuming symmetrical arm lengths:

• Campbell's torso estimate: 77.375" − (32.625" × 2) = 12.125 inches
• Lomu's torso estimate: 82.75" − (33.375" × 2) = 16 inches

Torso/shoulder width difference: 3 7/8 inches.

This substantial torso differential explains why Campbell's short arms are compounded by an exceptionally narrow frame, while Lomu's wider chest and shoulders offset any perceived arm length concerns.

The 82.1inches is supposedly based on just 137 tackles. The list of tackles wasn't released so there is no way to factually check the number. There is also no way to confirm if there is any correlation between torso width and success since we don't have that list.

It's interesting that you couldn't be bothered to acknowledge that I put up a list of tackles and their shoulder-to-shoulder measurements or, as you called it "torso contribution". Aren't Penei Sewell, Paris Johnson, Jake Matthews, and Ronnie Staley considered very good to excellent Tackles.. All of them have torsos that are 13" or less in width..

 

[mgteich]

Moses got hurt today and Lomu and Bryant rotated at RT..

Bryant keeps plugging way.