Don't remember the original source but will attempt to get it. That means that the three cut on Sunday have been replaced by Longo, Philipp, and Reynolds, and the roster stands at 90 (including the three unsigned rookies).
Dolphins have signed Sam Longo
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Any idea what position he plays?
Offensive Guard out of Cincinnati.
At his pro day was listed at 6'5 301. Ran the 40 in 5.27 with a 10-yard split of 1.82. Vertical jump of 33 1/2". Did an eye popping 47 bench press reps.
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=90321&draftyear=2014&genpos=OG
still recovering from an injured ankle.
...and not weak as a kitten like our former LT.
DefensiveEnd76
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With 47 reps of 225 that is like former Dolphin NT Larry Chester type power.
Analysis
Strengths Very well-distributed frame. Rare upper-body strength -- bench pressed 225 pounds 47 times at his pro day workout and displays the football-playing demeanor to open holes in the run game. Efficient pulling and trapping. Plays faster than 40 time (produced on an ankle not fully recovered).
Weaknesses Is late to reach the second level and cut off linebackers. Could play with more substance and a better base in pass protection. Tends to set narrow.
Draft Projection Priority free agent
Bottom Line A strong, physical guard prospect with enough grit, toughness and movement skill to compete for a job. Superhuman strength will attract the interest of NFL offensive line coaches.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/sam-longo?id=2549908
Strengths Very well-distributed frame. Rare upper-body strength -- bench pressed 225 pounds 47 times at his pro day workout and displays the football-playing demeanor to open holes in the run game. Efficient pulling and trapping. Plays faster than 40 time (produced on an ankle not fully recovered).
Weaknesses Is late to reach the second level and cut off linebackers. Could play with more substance and a better base in pass protection. Tends to set narrow.
Draft Projection Priority free agent
Bottom Line A strong, physical guard prospect with enough grit, toughness and movement skill to compete for a job. Superhuman strength will attract the interest of NFL offensive line coaches.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/sam-longo?id=2549908
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Sounds more like Mongo from Blazing Sadles fame. lol
well, apparently strength won't be an issue
47 places him second all time if I'm not mistaken in the bench, he is definitely in the top 5 all time however that does not translate into NFL success. Most of the top 5 in the bench press washed out of the NFL or made little impact.
He is a strong mo'fo' however.
He would rank third if he did it at the combine.
OL Sam Longo impressed scouts in the bench press as he hoisted the 225-pound bar 47 times, which tops all players that participated at the NFL Combine. His 47 reps rank third all-time by a draftable player behind Stephen Paea (49) of Oregon State and Justin Ernest (51) from Eastern Kentucky.
http://www.cincyjungle.com/2014/3/6/5479794/bengals-attend-cincinnati-bearcats-pro-day
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He doesn't even come close to locking out his reps
[video=youtube;crxBo49oG64]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crxBo49oG64[/video]
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He doesn't need to get to the second level, just throw DTs into the LBs he needs to block...
This video is not from his pro day when he did the 47 reps in front of NFL personnel.