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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; One of the best parts about being Nate Wozniak, according to Nate Wozniak, is the nicknames. They come easily for the New Orleans Saints' rookie offensive tackle, because it is not often a player comes around who towers over the ...
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08-15-2018, 11:57 PM | #1 |
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One of the best parts about being Nate Wozniak, according to Nate Wozniak, is the nicknames.
They come easily for the New Orleans Saints' rookie offensive tackle, because it is not often a player comes around who towers over the rest of the large humans on the roster -- and yes, at 6-foot-10, Wozniak's helmet is easy to spot amongst the rest of the trees in the Saints offensive line group. Wozniak's current favorite nom du jour: Groot, a reference to the large, tree-like character in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" series. "Some people think I sound like him, too," Wozniak said in his measured baritone voice. "So that's a funny one." Like the Groot character, Wozniak is a rarity. Though size may be part of the job requirement for an NFL offensive lineman, it is usually not the type of size Wozniak brings to the table. According to Pro Football Reference, there have only been two players in NFL history to stand 6-foot-10 or taller and make a regular-season NFL roster -- Morris Stroud, who stood 6-foot-10 and played for the Chiefs from 1969-74, and Richard Sligh, who became the only 7-foot player in NFL history when he played one season with the then-AFL Oakland Raiders in 1967. "I really try not to think about it," Wozniak said. I feel like I'm another tackle out there just trying to do his job and make a spot." read more on NOLA |
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08-16-2018, 12:48 AM | #2 |
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Re: The man called 'Groot' is trying to become tallest NFL player in more than 40 years
I forgot about this guy. I'm still wondering why we didn't at least see if he could play TE for us. But if he can develop into a good tackle...hell yeah.
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I just got a feeling that it will pay off if we keep this guy around.
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Re: The man called 'Groot' is trying to become tallest NFL player in more than 40 years
Originally Posted by jnormand
From what I recall, he's not very good at TE and even stated he did not like playing TE. I was reading some comment boards and people that watched him play TE in college called him hoof hands. In three years he caught a total of 28 passes so that is probably the most telling sign. |
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Re: The man called 'Groot' is trying to become tallest NFL player in more than 40 years
Originally Posted by Beastmode
I remember early in Zach's career he would come in as a TE in big packages. I wonder if that's the plan for this guy. Someone who could possibly catch if needed to but is more suited to play smash. |
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Need to get him on SP kick blocking packages of anything over 45.
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