Did anyone listen to Big Blue Kickoff today?

I remember how long Jones was. Those arms were like corded tentacles. Wirfs doesn't possess that reach. The general frame is there at 6'5"/320# range.

absolutely lighting jones up that game. those were some fun defenses to watch

Jones was such an incredible athlete, could get upfield quickly to give Alexander plenty of space to rip off long gains.

The similarities I can see are that both have off the charts athleticism for OL and concerns around their wingspans coming into the league. Jones was so quick and light on his feet that the length of his arms never became an issue for him.

Interesting article for those who subscribe to The Athletic on Jones coming into the league.
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In comment 14863112 Torrag said:

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I remember how long Jones was. Those arms were like corded tentacles. Wirfs doesn't possess that reach. The general frame is there at 6'5"/320# range.

I know you like to promote yourself as some kind of scouting guru, especially with the OL, and I really enjoy your stuff. For what it’s worth as a non expert that you are. But come on now. Sometimes you just throw shit out there without doing research.

Wirfs combine arm length-34”
Jones arm length-34.5”

I’m not suggesting Wirfs is on the same planet as Jones talent wise. Maybe he is maybe he isn’t. But when you base your argument on the incredible reach advantage Jones had, you’re simply....wrong. Unless you somehow convince yourself that extra half inch equals “corded tentacles”?

I did have info in an old draft guide I have that Jones was 35.5" arms. If that's wrong it happens. What''s your source?

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