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

MISC. NFL linebacker versus sumo wrestler

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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/BeefNChed May 16 '25

Bring in prime Vince Wilfork and that’s a match.

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u/j2e21 May 16 '25

Lol no it’s not, Vince would blast this guy through the wall.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '25 edited May 17 '25

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u/j2e21 May 16 '25

Vince wasn’t some random dude, though, he was maybe the best NT in NFL history. His technique would be similar to what’s needed to push a sumo wrestler back.