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This is somewhat of a general question. But I am asking because I am wondering about Taylor and Thomas.

Is it better to be smaller where you probably have less strain on your joints and ligaments throughout your career. You are also carrying around alot less weight. Overall a bit healthier.

Of course the downside is you can get banged up and battered from the constant punishment of guys who are bigger than you.

I am wondering when most people think Thomas and Taylor will finally "hit the wall?" Because Thomas seems to be getting better with age which is an anomolie in the NFL and Taylor just won defensive linemen of the year while playing the entire season with Plantar Fascitis (most NBA players miss months with this injury). Is this related to the fact they are both quite small for their position?
 
Always helps to have lady luck on your side too when it comes to injuries.
 
I dont think there is any specific "size" range. I think it's difficult to predict with either of them though.

Taylor is playing a low impact position, so I dont think injury is going to be a huge problem for him. He might gradually decline.

Thomas is a little more of a problem I think. I'm concerned about wear and tear. He's a guy who will have more problems getting banged up. I'm not really concerned about a gradual decline in him if he's healthy, because the bulk of his skills are mental and motivational, not physical.
 
smaller? *as in "shrinkage?" :eek:

But seriously, I think being "lighter" helps your career and you probably live a lot longer not being a 300 pound+ slob.
 
ASUFinFan said:
thats not what girls tell me man
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If you're small, you'd better have longevity or size will matter.

Of course, not that I know from personal experience.

Back on topic:
Flexability may have more effect in preventing injury than size.
 
FinaciousOne said:
If you're small, you'd better have longevity or size will matter.

Of course, not that I know from personal experience.

Back on topic:
Flexability may have more effect in preventing injury than size.
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:sidelol: all about the motion of the ocean...but yah, being overweight which is what lineman are is not good for overall health. Linebackers are more fit, and yes flexability is key in preventing injuries.

Also, I dont know if Taylor is really considered a lineman. he is, but id say he probably only weighs 30 -40 pounds more than Zach, but he has an extra few inches for that weight also so
 
I think Zach giving up all those lbs to those linemen is starting to get to him a little bit...he's missed games now the last 2 years....when he's healthy he's still top 3 LB imo but being smaller is starting to afect him, not in the way he play but the fact that he's getting bang up by guys over 100 lbs heavier than him and he's missed some games the last 2 years.

Ozzy rules!!
 
I think Zach giving up all those lbs to those linemen is starting to get to him a little bit...he's missed games now the last 2 years....when he's healthy he's still top 3 LB imo but being smaller is starting to afect him, not in the way he play but the fact that he's getting bang up by guys over 100 lbs heavier than him and he's missed some games the last 2 years.

Ozzy rules!!
 
PhinsPhan said:
This is somewhat of a general question. But I am asking because I am wondering about Taylor and Thomas.

Is it better to be smaller where you probably have less strain on your joints and ligaments throughout your career. You are also carrying around alot less weight. Overall a bit healthier.

Of course the downside is you can get banged up and battered from the constant punishment of guys who are bigger than you.

I am wondering when most people think Thomas and Taylor will finally "hit the wall?" Because Thomas seems to be getting better with age which is an anomolie in the NFL and Taylor just won defensive linemen of the year while playing the entire season with Plantar Fascitis (most NBA players miss months with this injury). Is this related to the fact they are both quite small for their position?
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hmmm some DT's play well into their 30's and they definitly are the fatest
 
PhinsPhan said:
This is somewhat of a general question. But I am asking because I am wondering about Taylor and Thomas.

Is it better to be smaller where you probably have less strain on your joints and ligaments throughout your career. You are also carrying around alot less weight. Overall a bit healthier.

Of course the downside is you can get banged up and battered from the constant punishment of guys who are bigger than you.

I am wondering when most people think Thomas and Taylor will finally "hit the wall?" Because Thomas seems to be getting better with age which is an anomolie in the NFL and Taylor just won defensive linemen of the year while playing the entire season with Plantar Fascitis (most NBA players miss months with this injury). Is this related to the fact they are both quite small for their position?
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Thomas and Taylor will hit the wall next year
 
i was wondering the same thing but for ronnie brown. He is considered a "big back" at 6-3, 235 compared to a guy like cadillac whose like 5-10 215.
 
A.C. said:
Thomas and Taylor will hit the wall next year
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next year? man no way,im not saying they play pro bowl level football for 5-6 more years,but i hafta think they each have 3 pro bowl seasons left n hopefully a couple solid seasons after that(barring any big injury)
 
I honestly see Thomas "hitting the wall" before Taylor. Taylor has 3 great years left. Thomas, Im not so sure. I think that this year coming may well be his last great year.
 
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