Mark Herzlich can't crush faces, denied 'Game of Thrones' role?

Published Jun. 10, 2014 3:33 p.m. ET

Jimmy Traina

If only he could crush faces.

Giants linebacker Mark Herzlich told TMZ he tried to get a role on television's hottest show, "Game of Thrones," as The Mountain, but he was denied because "they picked that huge guy who can crush faces," before adding, "I can't crush faces."

While he didn't nab a part on "Game of Thrones," Herzlich is still a major fan and shared his passionate opinions about many storylines and characters.

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