How Bad is Luke Joeckel?

[Soul Rebel]

Free Agent OT

Former #2 Overall Pick

25 years old

6'6"  306 pounds

 

Could a coach like Matzko turn him around a la Michael Oher?  Is Joeckel another OT bust reminiscent of Matt Kalil in Minnesota and not worth the time?

I know we need to fill the void at OT and had no idea that Joeckel is a FA.  I know he's battled season ending injuries in JAX and moved around from right tackle... to left tackle...and inside to guard. Considering how awful that franchise's personnel has been handled the past few years, maybe our situation is more fruitful and could see a turnaround here in Carolina.... if he stays healthy. 

Could be a great 'buy low' option in free agency. 

[Guest NgloriusBsterd]

I say bring him in. All OT's are welcome.

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[LinvilleGorge]

I'd be willing to give him a shot on a prove it contract. The issue is that the free agent OT class is so terribly thjn that virtually any OT that's able to hit the market will be in a situation to likely get overpaid.

[Riverboat Ron]

He's played like a joecke. 

[Khaki Lackey]

Judging by Oher's performance when healthy, if Matsko believed he could turn Joeckel's career around, I would trust him to do so.


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[SmokinwithWilly]

He played in Jax. Sucking on an epic level is the only way to get out of that place. 

[Nails]

He was the only player that at the time I would have taken over Star in that draft.  Jax sucks and they had him move positions and more/less gave up on him because Watt abused him.  Great logic there.  

I like him better than Matt Kalil, pure and simple.  Moved positions, less injuries, with a worse franchise, and one less year to prove himself.

[SCP]

Didn't they play him at guard in Jax or am I just lightheaded from this giant crap I'm taking?


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[h0llywood]

Never know until we bring him in. Bring him in!

[Daddy_Uncle]

At this point Gettlemen has to sign guys like Joeckel. Guys that are super young, and know they have a ton of potential if someone can get it out of them. Thats about the only thing we can do in a weak tackle draft class. There are a few guys like Joeckel in free agency. Bring a handful of them in

[blackcat]

36 minutes ago, SCP said:

Didn't they play him at guard in Jax or am I just lightheaded from this giant crap I'm taking?


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How can I be the only one that's pie'd this?  

[MV%doe]

41 minutes ago, SCP said:

Didn't they play him at guard in Jax or am I just lightheaded from this giant crap I'm taking?


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I member it. Failed at both LT/RT and the reports where not friendly about his OG play.

[bigdog10]

I know he's been banged up some. Playing in Jacksonville is a no win situation right now. That coaching staff and ownership have everybody looking terrible. 

[Eazy-E]

I don't think it matters. Good or bad we need to bring in whoever we can and evaluate from there. This team is in dire need of a starting caliber tackle.