01-27-2017, 06:37 PM
(01-27-2017, 06:09 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Yea I know shorter arms are why tackles move to guard, but that typically means they have good arm length for interior OL. From what I've always gathered (and backed up in the link below), good length for remaining at OT is 35"+. Anything at 32.5" and less is considered short for an OL. Average arm length for OL prospects at the combine the past 5-6 years has been about 33.75".Strong strong arguments. I will leave with this. I think Pocic has the higher floor, elflien has the higher ceiling imo. You gotta remember he won the remmington award as the nation's top center in his first year at Center. Whose to say he can't be a Pro bowler for years to come with more experience at the position? But the thing I love is his versatility to play guard or center at an elite level. That said Pocic or elflien would be an immideate upgrade. Couldn't find elflien arm length but Pocic is 32 5/8
http://www.milehighreport.com/2015/4/9/8353255/broncos-2015-draft-arm-length-and-the-offensive-line
The above link also highlights recent OL players that measured in at 32.5" and shorter arm length along with the success they've had in the NFL.
I didn't realize players like the Pounceys and DeCastro all have 32.5" arms or less. Yet, they still seem to win with leverage, a mean streak, and/or strong anchoring.
Perhaps Bodine does suffer more from his approach/mentality and lack of anchoring, but I also think having longer arms would still be beneficial over shorter arms. You're right that Elflein definitely demonstrates aggressive run blocking. Something it seems Bodine lacks. I still consider Pocic over Elflein, but both can be successful. Again, wouldn't be mad about Elflein as a Bengal, I just think Pocic will be better.
