# Stupid sports questions that you should know but don't.

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**Created:** [December 17, 2009, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-sports-questions-that-you-should-know-but-dont/521657 "2009-12-17T17:47:34Z")\
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> [@RickJay](#):
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> I suspect having a guy who’s just a foot (if that) taller than your tallest player wouldn’t make that much of a difference. So it probably isn’t worth burning the roster spot.

I just checked the Patriot’s roster and they have starting players who are 6’ 8" and 6’ 7". Having a weaker 7 footer than can’t penetrate the line of scrimmage is probably a move backwards.

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