Linderbaum Sub 32" Arms

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(03-06-2022, 06:05 PM)Whatever Wrote: Linderbaum isn't as good of a prospect as Mack, though.  He has size, arm length, anchor, and shotgun snap issues.  

There seems to be some discrepancy about Alex Mack's arm length.

In this article on Cincy Jungle, it says Mack had 31.5" arm length. Nick Mangold with 30.75" arm length.
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/3/4/22961855/2022-nfl-combine-tyler-linderbaum-arm-length-nfl-draft-cincinnati-bengals

However, when going back and looking at Mack's scouting profile, it says his arm length was 33", which was measured at his Pro Day.
https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?f=Alex&l=Mack&i=29247

Mack's also not that much bigger than Linderbaum now though.
Pro Day he weighed in at 311 lbs.
Linderbaum weighed in at 302 lbs recently.
When he played back with Iowa though, he was around 290 lbs.

Linderbaum also had better athletic drills than Mack in almost everything:
Vert:
Mack - 28.5"
Linderbaum - 32.5"

Broad:
Mack - 106"
Linderbaum - 110"

40:
M - 5.17
L - 4.98

shuttle:
M - 4.75
L - 4.38

3-cone:
M - 7.31
L - 7.14

So yes, while Mack may have the better anchor and length compared to Linderbaum, Linderbaum is more athletic than Mack. As such, he might be able to better handle movement assignments, which would be more common in a wide zone scheme.

EDIT - I think Linderbaum lacked bulk and strength playing at Iowa, similar to Cam Jurgens at Nebraska. They both have bulked up some since their seasons ended, which leads people to believe their anchor and power will improve due to the added bulk. Their tape won't show that same level though since they were lighter during the season. This is something that might have to have some faith around that will improve.