Heir Rose Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Why aren't there any players above 6'9" in the NFL? I believe Marcus McNeill is the tallest or one of the tallest at about 6'9", but I've never heard of a player listed higher than that. Sure, most really tall guys pursue basketball with their height advantage and all, but I've been wondering what a 6'11" basketball player like DeMarcus Cousins would look like on a football field as a tackle if trained properly. Is part of the reason because their knees would get shot easier at such a great height? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I wanna see a 6'11 freak WR. That would be so unfair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 My guess is because their knees/legs are so brittle at that height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Yeah wayyyyy too many injuries, hard to get low, terrible form, etc etc etc. I've always wanted to see a 7' guy on just special teams to block field goals, but the chop blocks would eliminate him from action shortly after his first blocked kick. Also hard to justify a roster spot for a specialty guy like that, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 There's really no position that benefits a tall player like that though, maybe safety but you have to get low on RB's or they are killing you and a 7 foot WR going over the middle is just a big target, and I don't see 7 footers running 4.5's at the combine. People that tall will just play basketball because it's a much easier sport for someone of that height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zyzz Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 King Dunlap for Eagles Oline is 6'9 I think. http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/34/340496.jpg http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/350368/philadelphia_eagles_v_2648.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastNiner Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Let me introduce you to one of the best young LT's in the NFL. His name is Sebastian Vollmer, and he is a beast, and every game on CBS the commentators would blow their load when talking about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly3rs18 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Let me introduce you to one of the best young LT's in the NFL. His name is Sebastian Vollmer, and he is a beast, and every game on CBS the commentators would blow their load when talking about him. hes only 6'8" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xx. Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Jared Gaither Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUBucksfan09 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Let me introduce you to one of the best young LT's in the NFL. His name is Sebastian Vollmer, and he is a beast, and every game on CBS the commentators would blow their load when talking about him. They did about Tim Tebow too, doesn't mean I think he's going to be a good pro lol. Stations usually like certain guys, specially certain commentators, doesn't really mean hes great though his size is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Penny Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Ed Jones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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