Erik McCoy's Arm Length (1 Viewer)

[Slaw]

I just want to dispell the myth that is floating around of Erik McCoy lacking arm length. Here is his arm length compared to the best interior offensive linemen in the NFL. Pretty sure I at least got the top 5 at each position, depending how you rank them. Every 2017 & 2018 All Pro is included.

C Erik McCoy: 33"

C Corey Linsley: 32"
C Jason Kelce: 32 1/2"
C Rodney Hudson: 32 1/2"
C Maurkice Pouncey: 32 1/2"
C Max Unger: 32 1/2"
C Matt Paradis: 32 3/8"
C Cody Whitehair: 32 3/8"
C Alex Mack: 33"
C Travis Frederick: 33"
C Brandon Linder: 34 1/2"

G Austin Blythe: 30 1/4"
G Shaq Mason: 31 1/8"
G David DeCastro: 32 3/8"
G Marshal Yanda: 32 3/4"
G Kevin Zeitler: 32 3/4"
G Zack Martin: 32 7/8"
G Andrew Norwell: 33 5/8"
G Rodger Saffold: 33 5/8"
G Quenton Nelson: 33 3/4"
G Joel Bitonio: 33 7/8"

 

[ndcc]

Without naming him, many of us know who you're referring to for speaking about this. We shouldn't be too rough of Rev. Deuce Windham for his opinion about McCoy's arm length.

Any who watched his podcast on said player will know that Deuce was raving about McCoy's technique, strength, leverage and savvy at his position. His comment about arm length was not a detractor. Instead, he opined that a longer arm length would enable him to engage and have more control vs. his defensive opponent.

Deuce did a great job in his analysis; he left no doubt that the Saints got a blue chipper!

 

[faceman]

Mike Mayock is in the same vain. Arm Length is the most important stat when he judges linemen on both sides. Imo, it's the same as
judging Qb's by arm strength. Sometimes it works, sometimes you're dead wrong.

 

[Slaw]

Without naming him, many of us know who you're referring to for speaking about this. We shouldn't be too rough of Rev. Deuce Windham for his opinion about McCoy's arm length.

Any who watched his podcast on said player will know that Deuce was raving about McCoy's technique, strength, leverage and savvy at his position. His comment about arm length was not a detractor. Instead, he opined that a longer arm length would enable him to engage and have more control vs. his defensive opponent.

Deuce did a great job in his analysis; he left no doubt that the Saints got a blue chipper!

I have not watched his podcast, but I guess that could be where it started. I've just seen it around SR and felt like there was a lot of confusion. Maybe I'm the one confused. Wouldn't be the first time.

 

[Slaw]

Mike Mayock is in the same vain. Arm Length is the most important stat when he judges linemen on both sides. Imo, it's the same as
judging Qb's by arm strength. Sometimes it works, sometimes you're dead wrong.

My point is that if you value arm length, McCoy is a great choice. Not a lot of starting centers with his reach.

 

[Snakehead]

LT Joe Thomas 32 1/2"

 

[Tony1Saintfan]

From everything I’ve ever heard from O line coaches is that technique is more important than arm length.

 

[Slaw]

LT Joe Thomas 32 1/2"

True, but he's not the norm at OT. I've got 10 centers and 10 guards now. Wanted to give an accurate representation of each position.

 

[renegadewa]

The Saints have in the last 3 drafts taken 4 or maybe 5 freaks at their respective positions.

In no certain order they have taken:

MT#13
AK#41
ML#23
RR#71
MD#92
And a number TBD for McCoy. and I am almost tempted to add CJG to the list because the Saints haven't had a player with the rover skills that this kid has in a VERY long time!!

 

[BlackandGoldXLIV]

It’s not the size that counts, it’s how you use them.......wait. What are we talking about?

 

[bobad]

Long arms are a great trait for Centers, and so are short legs.

 

[Winsett]

It is worth mentioning that McCoy's senior bowl arm measurements were a little shorter, at 32 5/8". So, he is probably a little shy of 33", despite what the combine website says. Not that it is much of a difference, but it could show why lack of length is consisently mentioned in scouting reports, as those are largely being finalized by time the combine comes around.

Additionally, he doesn't get beat very often at all, and when he does it is noticeably due to an opponent's length advantage. It stands to reason that while his length isn't a huge detriment, it is still one of his very few, and minor, weaknesses. People just notice it more because he rarely loses otherwise.

 

[Slaw]

Long arms are a great trait for Centers, and so are short legs.

Erik McCoy looks like the prototype Center to me.

 

[Slaw]

It is worth mentioning that McCoy's senior bowl arm measurements were a little shorter, at 32 5/8". So, he is probably a little shy of 33", despite what the combine website says. Not that it is much of a difference, but it could show why lack of length is consisently mentioned in scouting reports, as those are largely being finalized by time the combine comes around.

Additionally, he doesn't get beat very often at all, and when he does it is noticeably due to an opponent's length advantage. It stands to reason that while his length isn't a huge detriment, it is still one of his very few, and minor, weaknesses. People just notice it more because he rarely loses otherwise.

I just don't understand why anyone would consider a measurement that ranks in the top tier at his position a weakness. He's in the top tier even if you use the Senior Bowl measurement.

 

[Winsett]

I just don't understand why anyone would consider a measurement that ranks in the top tier at his position a weakness. He's in the top tier even if you use the Senior Bowl measurement.

Because it is one of the tools he has shown to be susceptible to losing to. The weakest trait, no matter how strong, is a weakness when compared to to the rest of the traits.