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[manxman2601]

From Josh Norris: Xavier Su'a-Filo 6'4" 307#, 33 3/8" arms, 9 3/8" hands.

Any news on Swanson?

 

[mayoclinic]

Two of my favorite O-line prospects in this draft. I have said it before and will say it again, if they can get Marcus Martin in the middle rounds I'll be doing back flips. Big, athletic, young as a true junior entry, versatile, and a good player.

I think Marcus Martin will be a day 2 pick without a doubt. I'd love him at 93, but it might take 62, or more. We'll see how his stock locks in 2 days.

 

[Snake Eyes]

Measurements are important. Gronk wouldn't be the player he is without those 10 3/4" hands. I was hoping for Gronk hands from ASJ.

While I prefer ASJ, I agree on him v Niklas. Will be fine with either.

Measurements have their place but it’s easy to put too much emphasis on them.

Having big paws is nice for a receiver/TE but catching the ball has fare more to do with processing ability, as Grid might put it. Interpreting the spacial geometry with respect to where the ball is going and putting themselves in the best position to get it. I don’t know if there’s a way at this point to measure that kinda stuff, watching film might very well be the best way right now.

I’m not worried about ASJ’s physical abilities, I heard character was a big concern with him though I haven’t researched him much.

 

[manxman2601]

Measurements have their place but it’s easy to put too much emphasis on them.

Having big paws is nice for a receiver/TE but catching the ball has fare more to do with processing ability, as Grid might put it. Interpreting the spacial geometry with respect to where the ball is going and putting themselves in the best position to get it. I don’t know if there’s a way at this point to measure that kinda stuff, watching film might very well be the best way right now.

I’m not worried about ASJ’s physical abilities, I heard character was a big concern with him though I haven’t researched him much.

I don't put too much emphasis on it. Of course it's all part of a bigger picture but it's still a part nevertheless. A mouth is just a mouth unless it's Mona Lisa's smile. That picture wouldn't be the icon it is without it. Just like Gronk wouldn't be Gronk without his mitts.

 

[ATippett56]

4. Tends to discount the value of the measurements, tests and drills (3-cone time be damned!).

Oh baloney! Jake "3 cone drill" Bequette says hi!

 

[mayoclinic]

Oh baloney! Jake "3 cone drill" Bequette says hi!

I knew something like that was coming.

 

[manxman2601]

Mike Loyko does an excellent spreadsheet that he updates live for combine measurements and timings etc. Well worth you bookmarking

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...zhPckREX3NQd0dQTGc&f=true&noheader=true&gid=0

 

[manxman2601]

@NEPD_Loyko: #Alabama OG Anthony Steen is gunna get knocked.. his arms are 30 1/2 .. some teams will take him right off the board

Can I have the first T-Rex mention please?

 

[manxman2601]

@NEPatriotsDraft: CJF very safe prospect. Amaro more of a risk. RT @jeffphowe: Jace Amaro and C.J. Fiedorowicz have met with the Patriots.

Looks like most of the TEs will be on the radar.

Edit: Troy Niklas has also met with the Pats.

 

[Merril Hoge's Tie Knot]

Wow! USC C Marcus Martin weighs in at 6' 3 4/8" and a whopping 320# per Jeremiah. 34" arms. Jeremiah notes: "Really good player, can play all 3 interior spots."

David Yankey measures 6' 5 5/8" 315# with 34" arms. Seems more like a tackle build than a guard build.

Hopefully it's 320 good pounds.

Yup probably too tall to be a guard here.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

More from Josh Norris on Twitter:

- Colt Lyerla: 6'4" 242#, 32 3/4" arms, 10 1/4 cent brain.
- AC Leonard: 6'2" 252#, 33" arms, 9 1/4" hands.

Corrected.

 

[Merril Hoge's Tie Knot]

Can I have the first T-Rex mention please?

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Can I have the first T-Rex mention please?

Big Head and Little Arms - YouTube

 

[manxman2601]

Short arms but love his aggressive play. Could be a beast!

 

[manxman2601]

Big Head and Little Arms - YouTube

 

[Snake Eyes]

Can I have the first T-Rex mention please?

This is awesome! I'd love to have him as a UDFA and let him fight for a spot in camp.

 

[mayoclinic]

Looks like most of the TEs will be on the radar.

Edit: Troy Niklas has also met with the Pats.

I would hope the Pats do diligence with the TE position, among others, at the Combine. If they feel the position is very deep in the draft and they like several guys, they may be more inclined to focus on other needs in FA and address the position in the draft. Same with DT. I think this is an important time for the team to gauge the depth of the draft at key positions before starting free agency.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

This is awesome! I'd love to have him as a UDFA and let him fight for a spot in camp.

With the 235th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots select . . .

T. rex, defensive lineman, UT/Permian Basin.

Come on out, T. rex.

The announcer quickly runs off stage.

 

[mayoclinic]

Complete offensive lineman measurements from Steelers' Depot (some of the heights still to be filled in):

2014 NFL Combine Results: Offensive Linemen | Steelers Depot

 

[mayoclinic]

Hopefully it's 320 good pounds.

Yup probably too tall to be a guard here.

Well, the Pats did try 6'7" Robert Gallery. But you're probably right.

Rob Rang on the 3 Pac-12 linemen (added Xavier Su'a-Filo to the list), who all impressed at the weigh-in:

2014 NFL Combine: Trio of Pac-12 offensive linemen turn heads - CBSSports.com