DE Nick Bosa "Smaller Bear" NO POLITICS

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Von Miller's arm length is 33.5 inches. Khalil Mack's arm length is 33.25 inches. Nick Bosa's arm length is 33 inches.

What's with all the "short arms" jokes? I thought they were funny at first but after looking up the actual numbers I feel misled

So you're telling me has shorter arms than all of those guys huh?

We can throw Melvin Ingram and his 31 1/2 inch arms on that list. Oh and Kerrigan (33 3/8 )

I always thought it was hand speed and hand strength was more important than arm length.

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Von Miller's arm length is 33.5 inches. Khalil Mack's arm length is 33.25 inches. Nick Bosa's arm length is 33 inches.

What's with all the "short arms" jokes? I thought they were funny at first but after looking up the actual numbers I feel misled

So you're telling me has shorter arms than all of those guys huh?

We can throw Melvin Ingram and his 31 1/2 inch arms on that list. Oh and Kerrigan (33 3/8 )

I always thought it was hand speed and hand strength was more important than arm length.

The most important measurement for defensive linemen is actually net arm length. That's the measurement you get from subtracting the length of the hand from the length of the arm. Bosa has almost 11 inch hands which means his reach is nearly 1/3rd hands. That's not great, tbh. Most elite pass rushers with shorter arms also have smaller hands. I don't think it'll stop him from being a productive pass rusher, but it's something to watch in preseason.

Originally posted by Giedi:
I always thought it was hand speed and hand strength was more important than arm length.

Anyone that's ever played the position knows that timing, placement, and violence are the most important attributes pertaining to arms and hands. Length is great, but it's useless if a player doesn't know how to use it. For example, Tank Carradine had nearly 35" arms and couldn't do jacks**t with them.

33" is plenty long, especially when you've got elite hands like Baby Bosa.

Originally posted by KittleSkittle:

The most important measurement for defensive linemen is actually net arm length. That's the measurement you get from subtracting the length of the hand from the length of the arm. Bosa has almost 11 inch hands which means his reach is nearly 1/3rd hands. That's not great, tbh. Most elite pass rushers with shorter arms also have smaller hands. I don't think it'll stop him from being a productive pass rusher, but it's something to watch in preseason.

Holy troll comment right here....This has to be sarcasm

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by KittleSkittle:

The most important measurement for defensive linemen is actually net arm length. That's the measurement you get from subtracting the length of the hand from the length of the arm. Bosa has almost 11 inch hands which means his reach is nearly 1/3rd hands. That's not great, tbh. Most elite pass rushers with shorter arms also have smaller hands. I don't think it'll stop him from being a productive pass rusher, but it's something to watch in preseason.

Holy troll comment right here....This has to be sarcasm

It's actually just basic logic. If you have 30 inch arms, but 15 inch hands, how effective is your reach really going to be? In most situations, you won't have your hands fully extended if you're trying to use them. It's why you can't just go off of arm measurements alone.

If you don't think that measurement matters, stand facing a wall and push on it with your hands flat against it and your arms extended. If someone was pushing against you in the same way, if they had a longer net arm length, you wouldn't be able to reach them.

Every third post on here is sarcasm so that kinda makes sense.

Originally posted by KittleSkittle:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by KittleSkittle:

The most important measurement for defensive linemen is actually net arm length. That's the measurement you get from subtracting the length of the hand from the length of the arm. Bosa has almost 11 inch hands which means his reach is nearly 1/3rd hands. That's not great, tbh. Most elite pass rushers with shorter arms also have smaller hands. I don't think it'll stop him from being a productive pass rusher, but it's something to watch in preseason.

Holy troll comment right here....This has to be sarcasm

It's actually just basic logic. If you have 30 inch arms, but 15 inch hands, how effective is your reach really going to be? In most situations, you won't have your hands fully extended if you're trying to use them. It's why you can't just go off of arm measurements alone.

This dude has like 6 accounts. And trolls on everyone hardcore.

Originally posted by braap49er:

Originally posted by KittleSkittle:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by KittleSkittle:

The most important measurement for defensive linemen is actually net arm length. That's the measurement you get from subtracting the length of the hand from the length of the arm. Bosa has almost 11 inch hands which means his reach is nearly 1/3rd hands. That's not great, tbh. Most elite pass rushers with shorter arms also have smaller hands. I don't think it'll stop him from being a productive pass rusher, but it's something to watch in preseason.

Holy troll comment right here....This has to be sarcasm

It's actually just basic logic. If you have 30 inch arms, but 15 inch hands, how effective is your reach really going to be? In most situations, you won't have your hands fully extended if you're trying to use them. It's why you can't just go off of arm measurements alone.

This dude has like 6 accounts. And trolls on everyone hardcore.

Do you have me confused with someone else? Check my post history and tell me again I'm a troll lol. If you think the above post is trolling, then I don't know what to tell you? I don't see it as trolling. This forum would be completely dead if we weren't allowed to discuss things.

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by Giedi:

I always thought it was hand speed and hand strength was more important than arm length.

Anyone that's ever played the position knows that timing, placement, and violence are the most important attributes pertaining to arms and hands. Length is great, but it's useless if a player doesn't know how to use it. For example, Tank Carradine had nearly 35" arms and couldn't do jacks**t with them.

33" is plenty long, especially when you've got elite hands like Baby Bosa.

Agree, I saw Fred and Charles hand placement timing and speed, and none of the OT's they went against could consistently lock them out. Dean had a particular kind of dip and doge that made OT's taller leverage nonexistent. It was one of the weirdest techniques I've ever seen, and I haven't seen much of since.

Originally posted by Innovative49:

Every third post on here is sarcasm so that kinda makes sense.

The only way I can make sense of his comment is that it has to be sarcasm

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by Giedi:

I always thought it was hand speed and hand strength was more important than arm length.

Anyone that's ever played the position knows that timing, placement, and violence are the most important attributes pertaining to arms and hands. Length is great, but it's useless if a player doesn't know how to use it. For example, Tank Carradine had nearly 35" arms and couldn't do jacks**t with them.

I agree with this. Physical measureables are important, but they won't mean jack without technique and sound technique can make up for deficiencies in measureables.

Originally posted by KittleSkittle:

It's actually just basic logic. If you have 30 inch arms, but 15 inch hands, how effective is your reach really going to be? In most situations, you won't have your hands fully extended if you're trying to use them. It's why you can't just go off of arm measurements alone.

If you don't think that measurement matters, stand facing a wall and push on it with your hands flat against it and your arms extended. If someone was pushing against you in the same way, if they had a longer net arm length, you wouldn't be able to reach them.

It's a good thing pass rushers aren't going against a wall

You're acting like he has 30" arms that's the dumb part. 33" while not "elite" isn't bad either. There are a f**k ton of successful pass rushers that don't meet that 34" arm length that everyone creams in their pants over.

Like hero stated heavy hands and technique are the backbone of a good edge rusher. Bosa has that in spades. Toss in good bend, f**king power, and explosiveness...that's a damn good pass rusher.

I have no idea why you try so hard to throw shade on him then when you get called out for it you get all defensive. We get it you wanted QW (who has short ass arms and even smaller hands). Let it go...

Originally posted by KittleSkittle:
The most important measurement for defensive linemen is actually net arm length. That's the measurement you get from subtracting the length of the hand from the length of the arm. Bosa has almost 11 inch hands which means his reach is nearly 1/3rd hands. That's not great, tbh. Most elite pass rushers with shorter arms also have smaller hands. I don't think it'll stop him from being a productive pass rusher, but it's something to watch in preseason.

You left out "in my opinion".

Originally posted by Jcool:

Originally posted by KittleSkittle:

The most important measurement for defensive linemen is actually net arm length. That's the measurement you get from subtracting the length of the hand from the length of the arm. Bosa has almost 11 inch hands which means his reach is nearly 1/3rd hands. That's not great, tbh. Most elite pass rushers with shorter arms also have smaller hands. I don't think it'll stop him from being a productive pass rusher, but it's something to watch in preseason.

You left out "in my opinion".

I make sure to do that as much as possible now lol

Originally posted by Jcool:

Originally posted by KittleSkittle:

The most important measurement for defensive linemen is actually net arm length. That's the measurement you get from subtracting the length of the hand from the length of the arm. Bosa has almost 11 inch hands which means his reach is nearly 1/3rd hands. That's not great, tbh. Most elite pass rushers with shorter arms also have smaller hands. I don't think it'll stop him from being a productive pass rusher, but it's something to watch in preseason.

You left out "in my opinion".

Is it not implied that every post is the poster's opinion?