Just watched Jake Long run a 5.17 and a 5.27 forty.
Just watched Jake Long run a 5.17 and a 5.27 forty.
He doesn't look like any of the other o-linemen in this clas, or in the NFL for that matter. They all look like linemen, and Jake looks like a pro wrestler, or a super hero.
He is just tall, and ripped, and those long-assed arms are just ridiculous.
But, if he is gone, and we can move down a few spots, I wouldn't mind either a Clady, or an Otah. There are quite a few OTs that seem like they would work well in the NFL.
We could even pick up a guy like Cherilus in the second round maybe.
Although, I would much rather see us show that we take the position seriously enough to make it our first round priority... and then some.
Guys the most important number to you is 4.33...yep that's Darren McFadden's 40-time. Why is that important...because in all likelihood the crazy guy from Chokeland will grab him despite not needing another running back, leaving Mr Jake Long to your team. Jake Long in skills, strength and size is very similar to Larry Allen. Larry Allen has consistently won the NFL strongest man (bench press) at the Pro Bowl with around 38-40 reps on the bench....sounds like Jake will be the new perrennial winner.
As another indicator of Jake Long's dominance look at the skill players from Michigan. Hart was thought to be a stud running back after running behind Jake Long, but he only put up a 4.67 40-time, and a 28-inch vertical. His dominance was completely created by the line (mostly Long)...
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The 49ers own my heart, but the Chiefs will always hold a better than neutral spot for giving my favorite player a place to leave with grace...
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When your O-line makes holes, it's pretty easy for anyone playing RB to get nice yardage eh? Perhaps, even Chiefster!
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