[Jack of Arcades]

2" can be a ton when we're talking about 6'7" linemen on both sides of the ball.

Certainly you can be short and still be awesome, but Brees has had some problems this year with balls batted at the line. It also forces bigger drop backs which can lead to more sacks, especially with a mobile QB like Smith.

It's nowhere near a damning trait, but every little bit counts in the NFL, and the league is getting bigger.