Let's discuss Matt Kalil

[*FreeFua*]

With Voth's recent interview on the radio hinting at the possibility of us going after Kalil I figured I'd put my Gamepass to use and watch a little bit of him. 

In short, it wasn't pretty. 

Kalil is said to be "ready to go" for camp after having hip surgery this past season. Kalil started every game the previous 4 years despite not always being healthy. 

Spielman was recently quoted as saying he was seeing progress with Kalil in the limited time he did play this season. However, I watched the first half of the Tennessee game (week 1) and he's terrible in pass protection. I'm looking for any kind of reason to believe that this could be a good move but I don't got much.

Can we blame injuries? Lack of mentoring in Minnesota? Any other kind of theories? To think he's just going to turn it around this season because he's playing with Ryan is a bit of a reach. He had a great rookie season showing he was more than capable of playing the position so what happened? 

If for whatever reason the Panthers think he can turn it around he may end up being a great value signing but it's tough to think it'll work out. 

For now I'll leave you with these clips I've found on Twitter...

 

 

 

 

 

[Mr. Miagi]

Would be awesome 

[*FreeFua*]

4 minutes ago, Mr. Miagi said:

Would be awesome 

Ha why?

[Mr. Miagi]

4 minutes ago, *FreeFua* said:

Ha why?

If healthy, upgrade over Remmers. 

Help save us a pick in the draft taking a rookie OT in a very weak class.

[Nails]

I am trying unsuccessfully to come to grips with it.  For four straight seasons he's either been below average, injured, or outright sucked.  

[Mr. Miagi]

1 minute ago, Nails said:

I am trying unsuccessfully to come to grips with it.  For four straight seasons he's either been below average, injured, or outright sucked.  

Was a stud at USC. Looked like he was going to be the next best LT in the NFL in his rookie year. 

He just decided that Minnesota was a shitty place to play and wants out to come play with his brother. 

[Daeavorn]

It seems like to me he just has terrible technique. He doesn't use his hands at all.

[jbland]

Those were some awful plays on Matts part. 

[h0llywood]

Kalil has the pedigree. Might need a change of scenery.

While these are cringe worthy videos, i'm certain for every bad one, there are 20 great plays he makes. I would kick the bucket on him and play next to his brother. 

[davos]

Yeah I have not understood the pining for this guy at all.  He's in a large pool of below average to average tackles available.  Let's at least go for average.    

Search Kalil on the Vikings board and you'll quickly find out these videos aren't some rare sighting.  

[Mr. Miagi]

Idc Bc he'd be playing RT here in Carolina 

[AndrewLaskoski]

People see a 6'7, former top 5 pick who made the pro bowl just a few seasons ago and so happens to be the little brother of a fan favorite. 

He looks the part and at one point had the potential to be the best LT in the league. Wanting to kick the tires on him is only natural.

[*FreeFua*]

6 minutes ago, Mr. Miagi said:

Idc Bc he'd be playing RT here in Carolina 

If the Panthers sign Kalil, I guarantee you they have every intention of playing and starting him at LT.

At this point it is more likely that Oher has played his final snap and will spend 2017 on IR to collect his check than him coming back 

[WOW!!]

At this point i'm in the throw mass resourses at the problem.. Sign Fa's draft players let them all compete ..