Are there any great RTs with Martin's measurables?

[Zordon]

Just curious if there are any good/great RTs out there with comparable height/weight/arm length numbers to Martin. I really want this kid to replace Free.

 

[Crown Royal]

If I remember correctly, Free has short arms.

I dunno if that's what you wanted to hear lol.

 

[Crown Royal]

EDIT: Looked it up. Doug free is listed at 34" arm length at 6'6". Martin at 6'$" listed at 32 7/8"

I personally think the arm length thing is blown out a little bit, and from what I've been watching, I do like Martin's anchor better than Free's.

 

[noshame]

Feet and hips are much more important than arms.

 

[gmoney112]

From what I've read, as I'm too lazy to look it up, Martin would have the shortest arms of any tackle in the league if he played tackle.

However, he has been touted as a perennial Pro Bowl caliber player at G, so probably best just to leave him there.

I still have hope for Parnell, though. He beat up Geno Atkins in the preseason last year until he got injured. Maybe he'll surprise us.

 

[jrumann59]

Parnell I am sorry will be JAG on the OL. He will be a swing tackle and maybe start a seasons worth of games his whole career. On paper Free can't hold his jock but for whatever reason Free still gets trotted out there.

 

[Crown Royal]

From what I've read, as I'm too lazy to look it up, Martin would have the shortest arms of any tackle in the league if he played tackle.

However, he has been touted as a perennial Pro Bowl caliber player at G, so probably best just to leave him there.

I still have hope for Parnell, though. He beat up Geno Atkins in the preseason last year until he got injured. Maybe he'll surprise us.

I would love for him to push Free at tackle, but I think no matter what we do it improves our line, which is suddenly both very good and very deep, not to mention young. (Free is an old man at 30/31).

Martin will never be a good LT, and if you play him at RT have a plan to give him help sometimes. Reason I would love him outside is I think he would be a GREAT run blocker at RT. Free struggles sometimes with technique there, Martin would be good .

 

[jobberone]

His arms could be a bit of a problem with quick fast guys on the edge. His feet are about like Free's. His hands and punch appears to be a good bit better than Free. He can backup C, play G and go to RT if needed. G is his position.

 

[thunderpimp91]

Just my opinion but I think arm length is a lot more important for a left tackle who goes up against speed rushers on a regular basis. I think he could step in day 1 as our RT if need be, but certainly has weaknesses at the position. Short arms and sometimes getting off balance is a bad combo. I would assume his ceiling is much higher at G, and it would be a smoother transition into the NFL at G than T.

 

[jobberone]

This is Parnell's year. He needs to make a push on Free. If he and Weems can play T then I'd move Free to RG and let them all compete for a starter's role. I have confidence in Parnell and they seem high on Weems.

 

[Alexander]

Measurement geeks won't like him because of the arms. But fact is, Joe Thomas has 32 1/2. Jake Long 32 7/8.

Arm length is just like WR height. Yes, you want optimal measurements. But if the WR can get open, who cares? With a lineman it is the same. The strength of their initial punch and their footwork, if top shelf, can minimize the loss of advantage with their reach. It is just idiotic how much stock is put into it when you have an upper echelon player who does all the other things right. If you are talking a less talented player, then you want the measurements to be closer to the preferred standard.

 

[DogFace]

This is Parnell's year. He needs to make a push on Free. If he and Weems can play T then I'd move Free to RG and let them all compete for a starter's role. I have confidence in Parnell and they seem high on Weems.

No leary?

 

[Risen Star]

Measurement geeks won't like him because of the arms. But fact is, Joe Thomas has 32 1/2. Jake Long 32 7/8.

Arm length is just like WR height. Yes, you want optimal measurements. But if the WR can get open, who cares? With a lineman it is the same. The strength of their initial punch and their footwork, if top shelf, can minimize the loss of advantage with their reach. It is just idiotic how much stock is put into it when you have an upper echelon player who does all the other things right. If you are talking a less talented player, then you want the measurements to be closer to the preferred standard.

Justin Pugh can't play in the league.

~pushing glasses up bridge of the nose with finger~

 

[Alexander]

This is Parnell's year. He needs to make a push on Free. If he and Weems can play T then I'd move Free to RG and let them all compete for a starter's role. I have confidence in Parnell and they seem high on Weems.

Last year was Parnell's year and he blew it. I would not be surprised at all to see him not even make the final cuts.

 

[XxTDxX]

I think he is a guard. If a guy projects as a great tackle no way in hell you draft him as a guard and no way in hell his agent sells him as anything less than a tackle. I think our hope is that he is a great guard... Think hell get a shot at RT but doubt they are banking on that,

 

[rbr651]

Free gets a bad rap because of the down year after he signed his contract. 2011 he was great, 2012 he blew it but last year he played really well again. For the right price Free should stay on the roster.

 

[Alexander]

Free gets a bad rap because of the down year after he signed his contract. 2011 he was great, 2012 he blew it but last year he played really well again. For the right price Free should stay on the roster.

If you are paying him, might as well use him. I would prefer Martin at LG as I think Leary is more of a weak link than Bernadeau.

 

[visionary]

Draft Brandon Thomas with 1st rd 7 pick and put him on IR to start at RT next year

Problem solved

 

[jblaze2004]

EDIT: Looked it up. Doug free is listed at 34" arm length at 6'6". Martin at 6'$" listed at 32 7/8"

I personally think the arm length thing is blown out a little bit, and from what I've been watching, I do like Martin's anchor better than Free's.

you mean his arm length is the same as jake long and longer than joe thomas

 

[Nation]

Free will be a 31 year old free agent next year. They can probably get him to a team-friendly deal.