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Joe Staley calls out Todd McShay about short arms

Wednesday brought the first measurements of the 2019 NFL Combine, with offensive linemen, running backs, and special teams players getting measured for their official height, weight, arm length, and hand size.

Arm length is considered an important measurement for offensive linemen, and particularly offensive tackles that need the wingspan on the edge against premier pass rushers. And so, during the Combine, we hear extensively about arm length and impact on draft stock.

Alabama offensive tackle Jonah Williams is a likely top ten pick, but after he measured in at 33 5/8 inch arm length, some analysts offered that up as a potential issue.