Paea Breaks Combine Bench Press Record

I don't think he'll last until the second round.

about 1 year ago HBobbyT 17 comments 1 recs |

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He's a manimal!

49 reps of 225

Are you kiddin’ me?

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by Horsepower on Feb 27, 2011 3:07 PM MST reply actions

when I read "are you kiddin' me"

I read it as if Mike Mayock said it.

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by Nick Cast on Feb 27, 2011 4:57 PM MST up reply actions

I like the way Bradshaw says it because he'll have a clueless look to go with it

by Horsepower on Feb 27, 2011 5:06 PM MST up reply actions

There's a reason for that...

it is because he is clueless

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by sadaraine on Feb 28, 2011 11:36 AM MST up reply actions

I read it as Kevin from the Office would say it.

The ignorant redneck formerly known as kentuckybronco.

by Troy Hufford on Feb 27, 2011 5:54 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs

this

How does anyone stay warm without a neckbeard?

by neckbeard's nephew on Feb 27, 2011 6:08 PM MST up reply actions

Freak of nature.

So much for him being available at #36.

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by AvalancheRescueDog on Feb 27, 2011 3:33 PM MST reply actions

All that proves is he can bench press a lot...

It is no indication of his playing ability. Have you seen the names of the other people on the combine bench press list since 2000? The leaderboard includes the likes of Mitch Petrus (2010), Leif Larsen (2000), Mike Kudla (2006), Jeff Owens (2010), Brodrick Bunkley (2006), Scott Young (2005), Tank Tyler (2007) and Isaac Sopoaga (2004). The list isn’t really filled with difference makers. I hope Paea’s stock rises and someone else takes him. That just means someone more talented, but not as strong, falls to us.

by MileHiMagic on Feb 27, 2011 3:48 PM MST reply actions

I generally concur, but

By all accounts Paea is a VERY talented prospect. Before the combine, a lot of people already had him rated as one of the top interior defensive line prospects in an already deep class.

by HBobbyT on Feb 27, 2011 3:58 PM MST up reply actions

agreed. He is a great run stuffer and showed an ability to get to the QB with 6 sacks last year.

He was a mid 1st round prospect before injuring his knee.

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by BroncoMath101 on Feb 27, 2011 5:49 PM MST up reply actions

Damn, beat me to it...

I know it’s one drill, but anybody still think he’ll make it to the second round?

by SoCalBroncsFan on Feb 27, 2011 4:33 PM MST reply actions

#36th overall pick.

by Nick Cast on Feb 27, 2011 4:57 PM MST reply actions

Those short stout arms will get you the reps...

Doesn’t mean he’ll be the best DT in the draft though and I have seen him get beat out of a lot of plays…Longer arms, broad hip and fluid moves will be better. Just like Doom and his long arms at 5’11…

by bfree2bronc on Feb 27, 2011 5:49 PM MST reply actions

What a beast. His twice as strong as most of the o-linemen in this draft.

by tiderfootball09 on Feb 27, 2011 6:03 PM MST reply actions

Doesn't mean anything...

Sure it’s a nice stat to have and such but when you look at the list of guys who’ve lived in the 40’s on the bench not one of them is an NFL star (maybe Brodrick Buckley). I think what is more important for his position of DT is lower body strength. I think the kid is a beast and going to be a good football player but this new record doesn’t mean anything in terms of his football production.

by T_Hizzle on Feb 27, 2011 6:14 PM MST reply actions 1 recs

*lifted

by T_Hizzle on Feb 27, 2011 6:21 PM MST up reply actions

Impressive, but . . . .

so what? So he can bench a lot. Truth is, the bench does little for football except help a guy bench press the guy off of him that just pancaked his ass. Tell me his clean and squat maxes and I will tell you if he is a football player. The true mark of a good football player is lower body strength and hip explosion.

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by HSFBCoach on Feb 28, 2011 7:59 AM MST reply actions