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science15 days ago•12 min saved

Tiny Arms, Big Mystery: Why T. rex Arms Were Proportionally Short

T. rex arms were about 1 meter long, roughly 30% of the leg length, prompting several hypotheses about their function—from display and prey handling to balance as skulls grew larger—with no consensus. Some scientists view the arms as vestigial or a byproduct of skull enlargement; others suggest a defensive or ecological role in crowded feeding scenarios. Ongoing fossil research may yet reveal why this tiny-arm trend occurred repeatedly in theropods.

via The Conversation|

#arm-length #paleontology #science

sports1 month ago•10 min saved

Draft Night Dilemma: Ty Simpson and the Edge-Rusher Puzzle

This year’s first round is unusually wide open, with a lack of top quarterback prospects and a deep pool of edge rushers and other premium-position players. Key questions include whether Alabama QB Ty Simpson goes in the first round, how teams evaluate a group of diverse edge-rusher prospects, and how outliers like arm length, age, injuries, and limited starting experience will influence early picks and potential trades.

via NBC News|

#age-concerns #arm-length #edge-rusher

sports2 months ago•12 min saved

Short Arms, Big Upside: Day 1 NFL Combine Reorders Edge and Linebacker Stock

Day 1 of the NFL Combine featured a mix of red flags and breakout displays for edge-rushers and linebackers: Rueben Bain Jr. and Cashius Howell posted among the shortest arm lengths for the position, raising questions about their ability to create separation despite strong tape; Arvell Reese’s measurements suggest he may be better suited as a high-end off-ball linebacker. LT Overton and Lee Hunter posted disappointing explosiveness numbers, potentially tempering early-round momentum. On the upside, Malachi Lawrence, Sonny Styles, Caleb Banks, Demonte Capehart, and Kyle Louis delivered elite athletic marks (Styles: 4.46 40, 43.5" vertical, 10' broad, 10.00 RAS), signaling serious upside and pushing some into Day 2/Day 1 consideration despite positional questions. In short, Day 1 deepens the arm-length vs. athleticism debate while highlighting several players with standout burst.

via FanSided|

#arm-length #combine #edge-rush

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Tiny Arm Measurements at the NFL Combine Shake Up Edge-Rusher Prospects

Two top edge rushers, Rueben Bain Jr. and Cashius Howell, posted alarmingly short arm measurements at the NFL Combine (30 7/8 inches and 30 1/4 inches), well below the 33-inch benchmark. The measurements make them outliers among first-round EDGE prospects since 1999 and could cause teams to reconsider their positions as edge players, potentially pushing Bain down boards and moving Howell toward later first-round or interior-line roles.

via Saturday Blitz|

#arm-length #draft-stock #edge-rusher

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

NFL Combine 2026: Edge rushers surge with fast 40s as arm-length talk surfaces

Live coverage from Indianapolis shows edge rushers and defensive linemen kicking off testing, with notable 40-yard dash times (Zane Durant 4.76, Demonte Capehart 4.86) and standout performers like Texas Tech's David Bailey (unofficial 4.51). Rueben Bain Jr.'s 30⅞-inch arms spark discussion on how arm length will factor into pro evaluations, while Caleb Banks exits early due to cleats as testing continues.

via CBS Sports|

#40yarddash #arm-length #combine-2026