"People keep bringing that up out of nowhere, but no teams, brought it up to me so I don't bring it up either. As long as I just talk the talk and walk the walk, play with technique nobody actually cares about it."
"I'm versatile and I got a hot motor. I could do it at any position, at any time with the best effort and it's on film, it's not something I'm just seeing."
"His tape is undeniable. He's an unbelievable football player. He plays with great violence. His football IQ is off the charts."
Rueben Bain Jr., a defensive end from Miami, addresses ongoing scrutiny about his arm length measurements, which are reportedly two to three inches shorter than the NFL standard for edge rushers. Despite media attention to this physical attribute, Bain states that no NFL teams have mentioned it during interviews, and he focuses instead on his proven performance. He recorded 9.5 sacks in his final college season and 20.5 career sacks. Bain emphasizes his versatility, motor, and technique as factors that outweigh physical measurements. NFL coaches offer mixed perspectives: some acknowledge arm length as a consideration, while others, like Tennessee's Robert Saleh, praise Bain's tape, violence, and football intelligence as undeniable strengths.
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