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Message: <blockquote data-quote="AmishMafia" data-source="post: 490823" data-attributes="member: 2846">Disagree.   He is at an extreme disadvantage in the bench press because he is so tall.   He has to push the weight farther and the mechanics of longer arms is more difficult.  Think about a 5'6" guy.   If he has a thick chest, as most of these guys do, he has to push the bar a foot and his elbow is at an angle greater than 90 degrees.   A 6'8" guy, his elbows start at a 30 degree angle and he has to push it up 2.5' above his chest.  As far as Combine goes - the measurables show the potential - the Senior bowl shows where they are now as a football player.   Being strong and fast can make you a better player, now we just need to figure out if Hunt can learn, wants to learn, and has the mental toughness to be great.  No doubt some coach is going to be certain he can harness this kids talent and take him to a high level.  My thought is he goes right around the late 20s in this draft. Couple of guys similar:  Jason Pierre-Paul and Aaron Maybin.   Both tested amazingly but were very raw.  (also Bruce Irvin last year).  JPP went on to be amazing Maybin disappeared quickly.  Maybe we take a chance on greatness, but it is one of those high risk/high reward situations.   And I think TT goes more conservative than that.</blockquote>

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