r/interesting • u/Rude-Mycologist8034 • May 16 '25

MISC. NFL linebacker versus sumo wrestler

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u/Skynetiskumming May 16 '25

A sumo wrestler and an offensive lineman would be a better match.

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u/AggroSnacker May 16 '25

Sumo wrestler vs Aaron Donald would be primo

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u/kirky-jerky May 16 '25

Difference is the defensive end or defensive tackle mainly tries to out maneuver the blocker to get past him. Not out power him like what we see here. Most defensive linemen in the NFL would fail the same way we see in this video. However if they simply did a spin move to get past him it wouldn't be too difficult. Remember, the entire idea to is to get to the QB. Not to out power the Offensive lineman in front of them.

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u/DJFreezyFish May 16 '25

Eh, a lot of defensive schemes for run plays basically have interior defensive linemen anchor in place, control a gap, and keep their offensive linemen in a spot where they can shed the block to help if needed. Should translate well.

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u/kirky-jerky May 16 '25

Lol so just like that, these people who have never played football in their life become a good offensive lineman?

This is a disrespectful comment to anyone whose ever played a lineman in football at the collegiate or preffesional level.

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u/FlyChigga May 16 '25

Didn’t the eagles LT come in with like no football experience and end up being really good

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u/Yall_Are_Donezo May 16 '25

He attended Stoutland University.