Panthers eyeing Lael Collins, asking Trai about him

[joemac]

Since when is 6'4" too short to be a tackle? How goddamn tall do you have to be? 6'4" is too short but 6'5" is okay?

[gettlemanjack]

Cleveland Browns beat writer Nate Ulrich @ NateUlrichABJ Feb 18

from LSU OT La ' el Collins on his formal meeting with Browns at NFLCombine : "The offensive line coach told me I was his favorite guy." (Browns have a need at RT)

Sports Anchor for NBC4 Dianna Marie Russini @ NBCdianna Feb 18

La ' El Collins says he met with the Browns already and they

told him "you are our favorite for right tackle "

Sporting News NFL @sn_nfl Feb 17

Scouts projecting a move from LT to RT for La ' el Collins

Bryan Fischer @BryanDFischer Feb 16

Mike Mayock calls La ’ El Collins the best RT prospect in the 2015 NFL Draft.

proplayerinsiders.com Emmanual Benton @ Manny_PPI Feb 16

"La'el Collins is the best right tackle prospect" -- Mike Mayock

Colts blog:

"One of the biggest areas that the Indianapolis Colts will need to address this offseason is their offensive line. The left side looks pretty solid, with Anthony Castonzo and Jack Mewhort seeming like long-term fixtures there, but the right side is a mess. ... If La'el Collins were to end up in Indianapolis, it's likely he would start off at right guard and then, with the contract of Gosder Cherilus escalating greatly in future years, perhaps sliding over to right tackle after a year."

http://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/2/20/8079331/2015-nfl-combine-offensive-lineman-lael-collins-impressing-at-the-combine

[Snake]

I'm interested in what FA will bring. I would not be surprised to see us sign a LT and draft two more. Or go CB round one and DE round two, I think the fireworks will start in FA this year.

[gettlemanjack]

Seahawksdraftblog.com:

"La’el Collins, who had a really good day today. He looked good in the Senior Bowl game, if not during the daily workouts. I’ve flip-flopped on Collins, originally seeing him as a top-five prospect in this class, then feeling he would be better at guard and more of a top-15 selection as a consequence. The all-22 tape against Alabama exposed some flaws (lack of push off the line, tendency to lunge) and suggested he simply had to move inside. But then you see this workout and can’t help but be impressed. He looked superb carrying very little bad weight. He moved around in the drills with a lot of grace for his size. He ran a nice 5.12 at 6-4 and 305lbs. I think he’ll go in the top-25."

http://seahawksdraftblog.com/thoughts-on-jake-fisher-and-his-fit-in-seattle

[gettlemanjack]

someone asked @TurnOnTheJets: "Is there a offensive line man worthy of the 6 pick in this year draft?"

the reply:

Editor-In-Chief of TurnOnTheJets.com Joe Caporoso @TurnOnTheJets

Feb 28

I'd say La'el Collins is

[gettlemanjack]

Kansas City Star mock 3.0 has La’El Collins available when we pick, but has us taking Flowers instead

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article11349653.html

[mmmbeans]

NFL Draft Zone @ NFLDraftZone Feb 18

La'el Collins has shorter arms than Brandon Scherff. He's

also shorter in height. Interesting. Maybe OG is in Collins '

future as well.

Riese Draft Analysis @ RieseDraft Feb 18

La'el Collins from LSU is looking at a Zack Martin situation.

All-America LT but 33 1/4 in arms and 6'4" says OG. Stud at

LG or RG tbh

FootballSavages.com Derrik Klassen @ QBKlass 23h

For example, Zack Martin had 32 7/8" arms . La'el Collins ' are

only 3/8" inch longer

draftbreakdown.com Justin Higdon @ afc2nfc Feb 19

23 reps today for Ty Sambrailo, 21 for La'el Collins . Guard -

like measurements. Reminds me of the start to Bitonio's

combine last year.

 

longer arms than joe thomas or jake long... strange.

[gettlemanjack]

La'el Collins' performance at the combine moved him up from #3 to #1 in Mayock's newest ranking of the best OTs

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000475721/article/mike-mayocks-2015-nfl-draft-position-rankings-20

[gettlemanjack]

ex-scout Bucky Brooks of NFL.com has La'el Collins as the 1st OL off the board in his lastest mock

The OL he has going 1st R:

#15 La'el Collins

#16 Flowers

#17 Scherff

#19 Peat

#21 Clemmings

#25 Humphries (PANTHERS)

#32 Erving

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/mock-drafts/bucky-brooks/230603

[Kuech the Sneak]

We'd be lucky as hell if collins is there at 25, would be like star falling a couple years ago

[ecu88]

We'd be lucky as hell if collins is there at 25, would be like star falling a couple years ago

Truth^^^

I can't even make a draft prediction with Collins fake falling in the first. Collins is my first choice but DJ Humphries will be good as well just with some minor tuning.

[Kuech the Sneak]

The best chance of collins being there at 25 is that the teams ahead of us only view him as a guard or RT and devalue him because of that

[ecu88]

The best chance of collins being there at 25 is that the teams ahead of us only view him as a guard or RT and devalue him because of that

Which could happen and would be awesome if so.

One, I think we will sign Michael Oher which will allow for the Panthers groom a future LT like Collins. Two, the right side of the line will be rock solid with Turner and Collins reuniting. Three, watch Cam go Ham

[MV%doe]

Since when is 6'4" too short to be a tackle? How goddamn tall do you have to be? 6'4" is too short but 6'5" is okay?

6'4 is too short, but 6'4&7/8 is too tall......