Tyler Linderbaum

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My point exactly.......we talking about drafting the replacement of a player that hasn't even been benched. That's a pretty long reach......

you guys are making different points lol. he's saying that being a default starter isn't a deterrent.

 

[Pass2Run]

Nah... I"ll take Linderbaum or Green.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

you guys are making different points lol. he's saying that being a default starter isn't a deterrent.

I get that but I'm saying we have nothing from the FO that suggest they wanna replace Biadasz enough to draft his replacement with a 1st round pick. As we all know, your 1st rounder is expected to start day one.

 

[tm1119]

The extra 10 pounds likely would have made a big difference for Connor Williams.

Nobody is saying to take him off the draft board. The question is specific to 1st round vs 2nd round.

Recap from my OP:
His size limitation is at the far end of the scale with really short arms (31-1/8" arms, 6-3, 296).
In reviewing the measurables of some smallish NFL OLinemen, I have not found any quality OL with arm length below 32". Not saying that one doesn't exist, but none that I've found.
He was 270 pounds as a freshman and reportedly played in the mid 280 range last season. He might be maxed out at 296.
Players like Rodney Hudson (6-2, 299 pre-draft), were able to bulk up in the NFL (now listed at 315).
Unfortunately, NFL weight listings are rarely accurate making it difficult to compare.
Corey Lindsley, a 5th round pick by McCarthy's Packers in 2014 is listed at 301 with 32" arms.

Olin Kreutz- 31.5” arms
Kevin Mawae- 31” arms

https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?i=23954
https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?i=22684


Do those work for good enough comps?

 

[conner01]

Think Zion is the better fit for what this team lacks.

I like Linderbaum in zone blocking but he is smaller than Biadasz
Zion at guard could be a pro bowler
I don’t know that I would even try to move him
Having a stud on each side of Biadasz and I think he can be just fine because generally one of the guards can help

 

[conner01]

Understand but I'm not sure the FO agree, especially enough draft one at 24 .........that's my point.

Given the option of Zion who is a very good guard prospect with pro bowl potential and Linderbaum who is the best center in the draft but undersized, I’m taking Zion every time
If it was green/ Linderbaum I might consider center

 

[Cowboyny]

I like Linderbaum in zone blocking but he is smaller than Biadasz
Zion at guard could be a pro bowler
I don’t know that I would even try to move him
Having a stud on each side of Biadasz and I think he can be just fine because generally one of the guards can help

Agree, power guard next to Biaz, would really help

 

[beware_d-ware]

This is overthinking 101. Linderbaum's a stud.

 

[tm1119]

Olin Kreutz- 31.5” arms
Kevin Mawae- 31” arms

https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?i=23954
https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?i=22684


Do those work for good enough comps?

We can add Alex Mack, Jeff Saturday, Nick Mangold and Dan Koppen to list of centers with under 32” arms.

@xwalker couldn't find any “quality” O-lineman with under 32” arms, but evidently forgot to check the list of best centers of the past 25 years. Quality research

 

[McKDaddy]

My point exactly.......we talking about drafting the replacement of a player that hasn't even been benched. That's a pretty long reach......

The fact that the organization would draft another center would also indicate they aren't happy with the one they just drafted a couple years ago though.

I don't know how the org feels on the subject but I don't see how anyone can feel super comfortable with TB at the moment.