The Ringer NFL Draft Show Combine Check-in: Rueben Bain's T. Rex Arms, Our Top 5 WRs, and NFLPA Report Card Leaks
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Feb 27, 2026 Live from the combine, they debate arm-length measurement drama and how odd measurables shake up draft boards. Trade buzz around Anthony Richardson and a chaotic QB market gets heavy scrutiny. They roast the Steelers' facility survey findings and even the five-toilet locker-room scandal. Plus, a lively breakdown of the top wide receivers heating up draft conversations.
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Ruben Bain Arm Length Creates Draft Dichotomy
- Ruben Bain's extremely short measured arm length makes him an outlier that will create draft discounts despite elite on-field production.
- Hosts argue teams value measurable benchmarks and some will push Bain down even though he dominated on tape for Miami.
Don't Overpay For Physical Outliers Early
- Avoid drafting outliers early unless their production and role fit mitigate the measurable concern.
- Craig and Danny say defensive linemen can better overcome short arms than offensive tackles because of scheme and leverage.
Combine Arm Measurements Can Be Misleading
- The podcast criticizes how the NFL measures arm length because hand size and finger length distort the metric for blocking relevance.
- They recommend measuring to the wrist hinge for tackles to better reflect functional blocking reach.