Arm Length Question Emerges
April 28th, 2023
Does the rookie come up too short to the guy he might replace?
So new Buccaneers rookie tackle/guard Cody Mauch is not only short on teeth, but he’s also missing what could be critical centimeters from his arms.
Joe wrote weeks ago about how former Bears personnel executive Greg Gabriel was barking on social media about how there are only two offensive tackles in the NFL playing with arms shorter than 33 inches.
Mauch’s arms measured 32 3/8 inches.
This subject arose earlier this year when Bucs rookie guard Luke Goedeke started at right tackle in Week 18. He has 32 1/4-inch arms.
Donovan Smith’s arms were 34 3/8 inches, and he was damn good at using them.
Length isn’t everything, but it does matter at tackle. It’s sort of similar to height at cornerback, and Todd Bowles loves his corners long.
April 28th, 2023 at 10:01 pm
So does this mean they are going to plug Mauch in at guard?
April 28th, 2023 at 10:05 pm
Donovan was an all pro holding penalty using those long arms. Best holder in the league – yes.
I’m more worried about Mauch’s deviated sphincter than his short arms.
April 28th, 2023 at 10:06 pm
Most draft boards list Cody as a guard even though he spent most of his time at Left Tackle.
April 28th, 2023 at 10:07 pm
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April 28th, 2023 at 10:08 pm
They did introduce him as a guard
April 28th, 2023 at 10:10 pm
They’ll teach him to play center
April 28th, 2023 at 10:10 pm
He big. He ugly. He toofess. He strong.
Smart and fast? Not so much. But, so what. Love it.
April 28th, 2023 at 10:11 pm
Sounds Iike another Goedeke
April 28th, 2023 at 10:11 pm
Like the player just don’t see IOL as a pressing need. First two picks are kind of head scratchers.
April 28th, 2023 at 10:14 pm
Guard. OT as a backup.
April 28th, 2023 at 10:14 pm
Best avail Offensive Lineman when they picked. Based on Licht’s record, think he’ll be just fine wherever he plays. Glad we didn’t teach for one at 19.
April 28th, 2023 at 10:15 pm
I don’t know this player at all but I already like him better than Donovan Smith
April 28th, 2023 at 10:18 pm
That’s an overrated criterion
April 28th, 2023 at 10:21 pm
I pointed this out earlier, but I don’t know if it’s his arm length that is the big concern, it’s slightly lower than what you’d want, but his arm SPAN is quite short. For example, his arm length is, I believe, slightly longer than Luke, but his arm span is nearly 2 inches shorter (by memory, don’t hold me to that).
Again, Licht knows more about this than I ever will, but looking at his size, weight, playing style, he looks like a classic Licht style guard to me.
April 28th, 2023 at 10:24 pm
He might be a RT for us, or another guard. Perhaps our future center.
April 28th, 2023 at 10:25 pm
He is a LG and that is okay – Goedke to RT, Wirfs to LT – Jensen C Mauch LG and about 4 people battling for RG – Hainsey/Stinnie/Leverett/new dude forgot his name, 5-6 year starter for 2 different teams – plenty of depth and flexibility
The OLine, and DLine with the new kid from Louisville as edge/ 5 tech to go with Kancey are looking a whole lot better today
Well done Jason!! Build the trenches!!!!
April 28th, 2023 at 10:31 pm
I think he will be a very good Guard.
Raw, but the Bucs can coach up linemen.
But those arms will keep him on the inside.
April 28th, 2023 at 10:32 pm
Footwork < Reach
April 28th, 2023 at 10:36 pm
No worries. My ole lady was worried about my length until she felt the girth
April 28th, 2023 at 10:41 pm
Lmao fishhawk
April 28th, 2023 at 10:48 pm
Fishhawkbuc – Sorry, bruh, but that’s not what she told me.
April 28th, 2023 at 10:51 pm
My Momma agrees with AnonymousBuc76.
Footwork < Reach
His footwork is atrocious. It'll take a year or two to get him ready. He doesn't meet an immediate need.
April 28th, 2023 at 11:36 pm
STRENGTHS: Superb athletic tools … natural foot quickness and balance from Dane Brugler.
April 28th, 2023 at 11:39 pm
Fishhawk and Rod –
Both great Americans. Anyone that makes me moisten the chair twice in one thread deserves the accolades.
April 28th, 2023 at 11:40 pm
A smooth athlete with terrific mobility and footwork, staying light on his feet. Has the lateral range, natural shuffle movements, and lower body quickness to mirror speed rushers.
He’s especially light on his feet, a fluid mover who has natural balance as Mauch kick-slides and sets.
from NFLDraftBuzz
April 28th, 2023 at 11:44 pm
Mauch’s movement ability pops. He’s an energetic short-area blocker and lateral mover who’s extremely quick out of his sets and fleet-footed when matching rushers. Meanwhile, in space, Mauch is an explosive athlete who gains ground upfield quickly off the line and brings exceptional range as a moving blocker.
Mauch has the high-end explosiveness to overtake the 4i as a moving blocker and seal out, and he reaches the second level incredibly quickly when flowing through open lanes. Meanwhile, in pass protection, Mauch shows off scary recovery athleticism and corrective twitch after contact.
From Profootballl Network.
There seems to be some NFL talent scouts that disagree with @My Momma that his footwork is atrocious.
April 28th, 2023 at 11:53 pm
Geno…
“ a fluid mover who has natural balance “
Kay Adams?
April 29th, 2023 at 12:35 am
So this must mean Cody ‘Trench Mouth’ Mauch is going to play center.
April 29th, 2023 at 1:20 am
Loving the Toothless Ginger!
Watched his Senior Bowl tape. Didn’t really lose a rep that i noticed. Quick feet, tenacious. A good fit for the zone blocking we will be doing from his tape at ND State. Gets on the second level guys quickly and finishes well.
April 29th, 2023 at 3:31 am
Agreed Joe. His 34” arms really enabled him to perfect the holding technique and demonstrated false effort as he was best by nearly every speed rusher in the NFL.
He’s garbage, move on. That’s why he is 29 y/o LT who’s trackless. If the boy can move his feet he’ll be fine at tackle.
April 29th, 2023 at 5:37 am
im curious to hear what marpets and cappas were?
maybe some journalism please?
April 29th, 2023 at 10:13 am
When did the buzz words ‘short arms’ become a thing?
April 29th, 2023 at 10:35 am
“I don’t know this player at all but I already like him better than Donovan Smith”
Amen to that, brother