DT Stephen Paea in 2011 combine put up 49 reps on the bench press - most since 2000 (video)

[T-RO]

Not a lot of good players on that list who have hit the 40s.

I noticed the same thing w/the top 10 list. It really doesn't translate to on-the-field.

What I'm most encouraged about is how he did under RM previously. And look...5-6 sacks in a season from a DT is good.

 

[DandyDon1722]

Tell you what, whether it translates or not if you have ever lifted and have had 225 dangling over your head on a bench to think about putting that up 49 times is incomprehensible.

I know it's part of the job requirement to be strong and he's genetically a big man but that is sick and I have a lot of respect for the dedication.

 

[Stryker44]

Bench press doesn't mean you're strong though.. I mean it's part of it but doesn't mean he's gonna push people around lol.

Of course it does. Paea is unblockable.

 

[SportsGuru80]

I'm one of the very few that actually likes this pick up, he's tough against the run.