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Could these strongman athletes compete in the NFL?
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:49 pm
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:49 pm
For instance the guy that plays the Mountain on Game of Thrones
Could you imagine this guy trying to line up at defensive tackle?
Measurables - 6'9" 397 lbs and leaner than just about everyone in the NFL when he wants to be
His personal record on squat is 970
Bench PR is 507
Holds the world record for traditional dead lift at 1,041 lbs
I'd say if he had any interest at all with minimal coaching he could destroy every offensive lineman in the NFL
Could you imagine this guy trying to line up at defensive tackle?
Measurables - 6'9" 397 lbs and leaner than just about everyone in the NFL when he wants to be
His personal record on squat is 970
Bench PR is 507
Holds the world record for traditional dead lift at 1,041 lbs
I'd say if he had any interest at all with minimal coaching he could destroy every offensive lineman in the NFL
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Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:50 pm to Powerman
It’s all about technique and footwork. Size is obviously needed but without the former it doesn’t matter.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:50 pm to Powerman
How are their feet?
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:51 pm to okietiger
Of course
He started his athletic career as a basketball player
I'm sure he could pick up the footwork
He's likely the perfect candidate out of all of those guys
He started his athletic career as a basketball player
I'm sure he could pick up the footwork
He's likely the perfect candidate out of all of those guys
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:51 pm to Powerman
Could being that tall hurt him? Other than knocking down passes obviously
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:51 pm to okietiger
there are these traits called speed and quickness ... doubt "the mountain" has the requisite amount of either of those ...
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:52 pm to Powerman
How well can these baws transfer their strength? How well is their balance? How well is their feet work?
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:52 pm to Powerman
If he could he probably would. A lot more money in football
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:52 pm to ReauxlTide222
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How are their feet?
Most probably aren't great
He is likely the exception due to his experience with basketball IMO
He would obviously need some coaching but if he was receptive to coaching and serious about it I don't think he could be blocked.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:53 pm to Powerman
If they could compete in the NFL they'd be there now. In high school they would have shown some ability in FB or discovered by the FB coaches.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:54 pm to TheWalrus
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If he could he probably would. A lot more money in football
He also has an acting career
A lot more brain injuries in football as well. Something that he has literally 0 exposure to right now
Probably wouldn't be in his best interest to play football
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:55 pm to tiderider
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there are these traits called speed and quickness ... doubt "the mountain" has the requisite amount of either of those ...
I'm sure if he focused his training on those things he would be fine
Probably a lot more explosive than you think
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:55 pm to Powerman
initially i would challenge his endurance and would run tosses and wr screens to negate his size and strength up the middle.
however with enough training and commitment im sure he could hang
however with enough training and commitment im sure he could hang
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:56 pm to Powerman
Low man wins
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:57 pm to jefforize
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initially i would challenge his endurance and would run tosses and wr screens to negate his size and strength up the middle.
I wonder how he would do on offense where you couldn't really scheme around him.
Takes a lot more skill to play offensive tackle though that's why I mentioned DT
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:58 pm to Powerman
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He's likely the perfect candidate out of all of those guys
There's no way he could get low enough or be quick enough at the snap. Slow on a the snap and too high ain't gonna work. He might work on a kick block team.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:58 pm to wildtigercat93
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Low man wins
Right
But he isn't THAT much taller than lineman currently in the NFL
Being shorter doesn't guarantee getting lower
And he's probably strong enough to overpower people without having the correct leverage
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:59 pm to Powerman
Where are the rest of the strongmen?
Posted on 4/14/18 at 8:59 pm to saintsfan22
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There's no way he could get low enough or be quick enough at the snap.
That's a guess at best
Posted on 4/14/18 at 9:01 pm to Powerman
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That's a guess at best
Highly highly highly doubt he has NFL level quickness and can guarantee he can't get low enough at 6'9'' 390
This post was edited on 4/14/18 at 9:01 pm
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