(04-03-2021, 02:44 PM)Burma Wrote: Ok, so amid the fervor of the 1st round maelstrom we haven't talked too much yet on later guys.  1 guy who I could not have picked out of a crowd before has become "my guy", and I am not alone in this.  Quinn Meinerz stole the show at the Senior Bowl not just with his personality but with a dominant performance.  Like most people I first heard of him through his now famous "Canada Workout" video.  I really liked his commitment and personal drive. 

 The more I read about him, and interviews with him, the more I became convinced that this is the kind of guy you build your O-line's identity around. Relentless, tough, hard working, and glad to be busting ass.  The few knocks I had seen were his athleticism and level of competition. 

Well, he answered the level of competition question at the senior bowl, and his work out answered the athleticism question. According the RAS metrics Quinn Meinerz has the 6th highest athletic grade. Not 6th highest for Guards/Centers but for everyone so far this year. Higher than Jamin Davis, Jayson Oweh, and Ja'Marr Chase.

https://relativeathleticscores.com/ras-information/?PlayerID=19467


From what I have read his projected selection  is between the 80th and 105th pick.  I had previously joked about taking him with our 2nd but hopefully it looks like he could be had with our 3rd.  I have a suspicion if the Bengals want him they may have to trade up into the bottom of the 2nd just to be sure as Miami has been linked to him

(04-03-2021, 05:10 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I like Meinerz, and he's drawing a good bit of attention since showing out Senior Bowl week.  Some may question his RAS, because he didn't bench, and many consider that a vital metric in evaluating OL.  I do not put much stock in BP reps at a light weight, in fact I wish they would go to a hang clean or full power clean as the athletic strength barometer for OL.

(04-04-2021, 03:25 PM)samhain Wrote: I think a front squat or "thruster", ie front squat-to-overhead press would be ideal.  You'd really get to see how they put upper/lower body strength together from an athleticism standpoint.  

(04-04-2021, 05:43 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I could go for that, so long as the weight is cleaned from the floor, and not taken from the rack.

(04-04-2021, 07:04 PM)Burma Wrote: Never did front squats back when I played.  How does that compare to a traditional squat in a measure of leg strength? Saw a guy at the gym doing those and I was thinking how much healthier my neck would be if we had done those.

(04-04-2021, 07:11 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Forces more core muscle engagement, puts a lot of lower body emphasis on glutes and quads.  As opposed to the rear squat being more hamstring dominate.  If you want a powerful forward burst, as you lean into your first step, front squat is the way to go.

(04-03-2021, 06:33 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Steelers will take him in the 2nd is what I have been hearing. I would be just fine with taking Meinerz at 38 honestly.

He is my guy too, and Sled's and numerous other posters. He is raw but he shown he can go against the best Ends in this 
Draft at the Senior Bowl and hold his own. He is a seek and destroy Guard that can also play Center. We need IOL and this 
guy fits and I don't want to see him on the Steelers. Meinerz and Sewell would be a great start to the Draft.

Also would love Pitts, Meinerz and Spencer Brown, maybe even more...

(04-03-2021, 04:34 PM)sandwedge Wrote: I've been all in on this guy since the Senior Bowl. He was the big bully on the playground!

(04-06-2021, 02:59 PM)Truck_1_0_1_ Wrote: I doubt he makes it out the second.

Look at Ali Marpet; same thing, basically (save Hobart is not the football powerhouse of Div. III that WW is).

I'd take him in a heartbeat (in the 2nd).

(04-13-2021, 05:46 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: If we went Sewell then Meinerz with the first 2 picks people sure wouldn't be saying we are ignoring the OL...