Jordan Gross rated as one of the best OT's in NFL by...

[twylyght]

"When healthy" is an important qualifier.

Healthy or not, when I see a lineman whiffing on an assignment, it doesn't go in the mental plus column.

[carolinarolls]

Overall he is a very good player as well as leader. he does seem to give up some pretty big plays sometimes though and the false starts drive me nuts. It could be worse. Much worse. I don't know enough to pass judgement and line item veto him being franchised or anything but I rarely think of him as one of our larger assets for some reason.

[Cat'sGrowl]

nfl.com's Pat Kirwan has rated him as one of the best OL (not just tackles) in the NFL as well, placing him into his Tier A Category. Honestly, I always thought Jordan was great, but not great at the level of respect he's gotten over the past few months. I'm quite alright with being wrong though.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8205178d/article/protect-and-serve-nfls-best-olinemen-come-in-all-forms?module=HP_cp2

EDIT: He also placed Kalil in Tier B. I probably would've switched the two if you had asked me to create a list. He also said one NFL Coach told him that he felt Kalil was the best OL in the game, period.

[CAVSS]

Kalil rated above Saturday...... nice!

[neverlosethefeeling]

nfl.com's Pat Kirwan has rated him as one of the best OL (not just tackles) in the NFL as well, placing him into his Tier A Category. Honestly, I always thought Jordan was great, but not great at the level of respect he's gotten over the past few months. I'm quite alright with being wrong though.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8205178d/article/protect-and-serve-nfls-best-olinemen-come-in-all-forms?module=HP_cp2

EDIT: He also placed Kalil in Tier B. I probably would've switched the two if you had asked me to create a list. He also said one NFL Coach told him that he felt Kalil was the best OL in the game, period.

Wow, those are some mad props for Kalil.

IDGAF, I'm just ready for some Panthers football

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

If we can lockup Kalil, Beason, Anderson and Johnson long-term I would be ecstatic. They need to be a priority. Kalil will be an anchor on the line for years to come once Gross' years have past. Hopefully by then Otah will have realized his potential and continue to dominate.

[section543]

Seems like a great guy- I just don't see great OL when I watch.

[CRA]

Seems like a great guy- I just don't see great OL when I watch.

you will never see great OL play with poor QB play. O

[Fiz]

Kalil rated above Saturday...... nice!

saturday sucks now.

[frash.exe]

That left side is in good shape (Gross, Wharton, Kalil).

It's the right side that needs to be fixed

[Fiz]

geoff schwartz is my nigga

[PanthersGuy28]

No, all 10 of the Steelers LT's are wayyyyyy better than Gross can ever dream of being

[CRA]

That left side is in good shape (Gross, Wharton, Kalil).

It's the right side that needs to be fixed

We got the bodies....just need them healthy and/or in shape.

[pantherj]

Gross has the occational bad game, and he wasn't at his best coming back from his broken leg injury, but he's clearly one of the best in the NFL. As far as Kalil is concerned, I've seen him get obliterated trying to pass block big DTs, but his run blocking is top notch for his size.