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The most overrated(over-talked)stat in the history of sports
Posted on 2/24/09 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 2/24/09 at 1:07 pm
The 40 yard time. If i have to hear one more thing about it im gonna blow my brains out.
This post was edited on 2/24/09 at 1:20 pm
Posted on 2/24/09 at 1:08 pm to barry
it's not the end all, be all, but speed is important
the "dash" measurements are pretty good at projecting speed
Posted on 2/24/09 at 1:10 pm to SlowFlowPro
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it's not the end all, be all, but speed is important
the "dash" measurements are pretty good at projecting speed
But the length at which it is discussed is sickening.
Posted on 2/24/09 at 1:15 pm to el tigre
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bench is much more worthless.
Almost totally pointless. Squats and power cleans should have replaced bench at the combine years ago.
Posted on 2/24/09 at 1:16 pm to SlowFlowPro
the 40 definitely matters for WR and DB's.
Lineman, not so much.
Lineman, not so much.
Posted on 2/24/09 at 1:17 pm to el tigre
it matters for LBs also
not RBs really
10 yard dash is really important for DEs, but the ability to finish a 40 matters (closing speed)
the 40 by itself isn't a huge thing for DTs, but a 4.8 at 300 will definitely show overall athleticism and quick feet
not RBs really
10 yard dash is really important for DEs, but the ability to finish a 40 matters (closing speed)
the 40 by itself isn't a huge thing for DTs, but a 4.8 at 300 will definitely show overall athleticism and quick feet
Posted on 2/24/09 at 1:20 pm to barry
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The 40 yard time
should be run in pads
in football cleats
and on grass
This post was edited on 2/24/09 at 1:21 pm
Posted on 2/24/09 at 1:20 pm to gizmoflak
why? it's a measure of athleticism and speed
Posted on 2/24/09 at 1:21 pm to SlowFlowPro
i would say LB's are marginal. If you are relying on your LB's to cover 40 yards with speed your scheme is fricked. I would say LB and RB 40's are about equal in terms of meaning. the 20 yard shuttles or cone drills are probably more important.
Posted on 2/24/09 at 1:23 pm to SlowFlowPro
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why? it's a measure of athleticism and speed
times on hard tracks in shorts =/= times in pads on the field
a 4.6 guy could possibly run faster than a 4.5 guy when they put on pads and run on grass
Posted on 2/24/09 at 1:33 pm to gizmoflak
Saves and its not even close. Then bench. Probably 4 to 10 others and then 40 times.
Posted on 2/24/09 at 2:01 pm to josh336
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double doubles
Thank you, I find it retarded too
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