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Calling Line Gurus

Paa Langfart

By Paa Langfart,
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If we go into 2015 with Oher and Amini and Frenchie as our LT depth I will be a bit concerned.

"But WAIT, there's more...."  You get CHANDLER too, just pay a small shipping & handling fee.

Seriously, when I read these lines in the write up of today's press conference, I wondered if the folks assembled groaned aloud!  I certainly did.

“It puts a greater importance on any of the backups at tackle as far as we’re concerned,” coach Ron Rivera said. “We feel like we have some veteran guys who are in good position that can be starters for us, and they’re going to be starters for us. The question going into this is who’s going to backup left tackle.”

The Panthers will shuffle through a handful of guys as they look for an answer.

Nate Chandler, who lost a training camp battle to Bryon Bell last year, will get a shot. So will guard Amini Silatolu, who played left tackle in college. Even rookie Daryl Williams, who spent nearly his entire career at Oklahoma on the right side, will get a look.

But who will initially line up behind Oher during Friday night’s first practice?

“I don’t know. It won’t be me,” Gettleman said. “You’ve got to let them get on the field and play it out.”

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His injury has really affected his play. He was solid before he got hurt but was absolutely pitiful last year at guard. I don't think he could possibly make a solid LT or RT for that matter.

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"But WAIT, there's more...."  You get CHANDLER too, just pay a small shipping & handling fee.

Seriously, when I read these lines in the write up of today's press conference, I wondered if the folks assembled groaned aloud!  I certainly did.

Well it's better than last year when we had no clue who the OL would be. This year we have some continuity among the starters, and time for Oher to adjust and gel with the rest of the line. I'm concerned. But no where near as concerned as I was last year at this time

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Well it's better than last year when we had no clue who the OL would be. This year we have some continuity among the starters, and time for Oher to adjust and gel with the rest of the line. I'm concerned. But no where near as concerned as I was last year at this time

Agree,  It's become habit to moan about LT, and it is a concern.  But if Norwell, Turner & Remmers play like they did at end of  last season, along with Kalil, we've got 4/5s of a not too shabby line.  Now to just find that 5th missing piece.

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Agree,  It's become habit to moan about LT, and it is a concern.  But if Norwell, Turner & Remmers play like they did at end of  last season, along with Kalil, we've got 4/5s of a not too shabby line.  Now to just find that 5th missing piece.

I like and agree we should look at this through the glass is half full kind of approach. Last year we had Bell and Chandler penciled in as starters. At least this year the RT spot seems to be upgrade and there is healthy competition. Oher is the question mark for sure. Worst case scenario is I don't think he can be any worse than Bell. Still, would love to get some insurance come first cuts.
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In some ways tackle is easier than guard. It requires more athleticism but is less complicated in terms of blocking assignments. Silatolu struggles with stunts, blitz pickup, etc... so he would be less exposed mentally and more exposed physically.

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