Maybe Kalil has declined? Ranked 19th best Center according to BR

[nctarheel0619]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2491579-br-nfl-1000-ranking-the-top-35-centers-from-2014/page/18

 

Pass Block

20/50

Ryan Kalil ranks as one of the worst pass protectors on our list due to his lack of overall strength to hold up against even a mediocre defensive lineman. In past seasons, Kalil relied on his quickness and technique to keep pass-rushers out of the backfield, but this past season he took a step back in this area as well. He allowed the third-most quarterback hurries out of starting centers and gave up three sacks. Kalil would definitely be helped out by having a true pocket passer lined up behind him, but we can’t put all the blame on Cam Newton.

Run Block 

42/45

What Kalil lacks in pass blocking he makes up for in the running game. Here he is able to show his athletic ability by getting to the outside to seal off the edge or by releasing upfield to overpower smaller linebackers and safeties. Kalil is much more effective moving forward or laterally off the snap than he is trying to hold his ground, but when he stays low and locks onto his defender, he is usually able to stay in control of his opponent.

Starter

4/5

Kalil is a one-dimensional offensive lineman who excels as a run-blocker but has major issues holding his own in the passing game.

Overall

66/100

[Peppers90 NC]

He was just as bad as everyone else, until Norwell came in and was the starter. Both Bell and Kalil got better once Norwell filled the huge gap at LG.

[Carl Spackler]

Or maybe BR is just that stupid

[Servant of Cthululelei]

Good lord, that's awful analysis.  Even for Bleacher Report.

[Carolina Crazy V2]

Wow, he only gave up three sacks. How is that being used as a negative?

[rayzor]

well if bleacher report said it, then its got to be true.

and by true i mean complete horse poo.

i can't believe anyone would cite anything from there and expect  it to be taken seriously.

 

[nctarheel0619]

Matt Miller is a pretty good analyst usually.  

[PntherPryd]

I rank BR as the 39th best sports rag

 

 

[L-TownCat]

In other news I had a loose BM this morning.

[Paintballr]

Well when your starting guards were amini, and a rookie, a converted DT at RT and a UDFA at LT I'm sure you will look like poo as well

[hepcat]

I printed out this report and shat on it

[KendrickPanther]

He didn't have a great season last year. Doesn't matter who wrote it. It's true. 

[Swaggasaurus]

He's still an above average player. He has declined, but I mean he's been in the league for awhile, what do you expect

[Udogg]

He was just as bad as everyone else, until Norwell came in and was the starter. Both Bell and Kalil got better once Norwell filled the huge gap at LG.

​This.  Amini Silatolu was a dumpster fire.   He made everyone look worse.  Every year our Oline improves when Amini is benched/injured.   I expect massive improvement in Oline play at the beginning of the year by him just not having him play.