Campbell has really short arms. As a long ago high school wrestler (although never a left tackle), I learned how tough it is getting inside against someone with longer arms. Would I prefer a tackle with longer arms? Sure, just as I'd prefer a tackle with 25 bench press reps than one with 10 reps. We are examining static measurements for a very fluid position. The overriding critique from the Campbell review is the dude can play. The majority of NFL teams could use an upgrade at two or more offensive line positions. Campbell seems like a low draft risk for a team seeking a potential upgrade at tackle while knowing they'll get a solid starting guard at minimum. Gimmee the guy who can play.
I don't disagree with anything you've said but I still think picking him could be a mistake for some teams, like the one picking fourth that desperately needs a LT. If he's the top guy remaining at #4, channel your inner BB and trade down.
I like to think Jordan Mialata's angelic voice gave him the nod over some other long shot prospect in 2018. There's some enormous man selling insurance in a Tallahassee suburb whose athletic dreams ended at 22 because he has a tin ear.
Campbell has really short arms. As a long ago high school wrestler (although never a left tackle), I learned how tough it is getting inside against someone with longer arms. Would I prefer a tackle with longer arms? Sure, just as I'd prefer a tackle with 25 bench press reps than one with 10 reps. We are examining static measurements for a very fluid position. The overriding critique from the Campbell review is the dude can play. The majority of NFL teams could use an upgrade at two or more offensive line positions. Campbell seems like a low draft risk for a team seeking a potential upgrade at tackle while knowing they'll get a solid starting guard at minimum. Gimmee the guy who can play.
I don't disagree with anything you've said but I still think picking him could be a mistake for some teams, like the one picking fourth that desperately needs a LT. If he's the top guy remaining at #4, channel your inner BB and trade down.
I like to think Jordan Mialata's angelic voice gave him the nod over some other long shot prospect in 2018. There's some enormous man selling insurance in a Tallahassee suburb whose athletic dreams ended at 22 because he has a tin ear.
Mailata can indeed sing. But Lane Johnson, drafted behind two other linemen, croaks like a dying mule. And look at him now.
It's ok Will Campbell, I have T-Rex arms too :(
I think you were trying to say "polycules" in Scourton's segment?
I was! And I am getting a great deal of flak for my inability to spell it!
Either way, I fired up an incognito browser to google it, and I'm glad I did.
Related: I'm pretty sure "Maxwell Hairston" is one of Paul McCartney's aliases in poly chat rooms.
I thought EDGE and CB were considered premium positions. Now we see Mike's offense-centric bias! ;)
They are! I have barely done any offensive players yet!
"But just because these prospects play non-glamour positions" I dunno! Sounds like you don't think they are to me! ;)
Why are linebackers so downgraded. Especially when offenses dink and dunk now a days