Pasquarelli high on Cadogan

[Towelie]

"OT Gerald Cadogan, Penn State (Carolina): Most offensive linemen have to upgrade their pass-protection skills when they come to the NFL. But Cadogan is the reverse of that. He moves his feet well and uses his long arms, but he has to get a lot more physical in the running game. "

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=4168653

[Pimpdaddy]

....that fat @ss is high on stromboli...

[Carolina Crazy V2]

He's a 3rd down o-lineman.

[Towelie]

....that fat @ss is high on stromboli...

I gotta try that sometime...

[OneBadassCat]

Well his size certainly fits our system.

[d-run]

He won't ever see the field if he can't run block

[AKPantherFan]

He won't ever see the field if he can't run block

when your THAT big- I think he can find a way to do well.

He is surrounded by enough good players that he might surprise us all!

[panthers55]

It is much easier to teach a player how to run block than it is to teach them how to pass block. On is more brute strength while the other requires more balance, good footwork, etc.

That is similar to the idea that is easier to teach a good pass catchig TE how to block versus trying to teach a primary blocking TE how to catch the ball and run routes.

[rayzor]

he's going to be a student of magazu. he's going to be good.

[Vagrant]

It is much easier to teach a player how to run block than it is to teach them how to pass block. On is more brute strength while the other requires more balance, good footwork, etc.

Negatory. The reason that Cadogan isn't a strong run blocker is because he lacks motor and his passion for the game is questionable. It's pretty much the primary reason why a strong technique pass blocker with immense size and smarts became an undrafted free agent. There really isn't a lot of explanation needed after that.

Jeff Otah is the antithesis of Cadogan. He was a mauler who came into the league with immense strength, great motor, and a high level of passion for what he did. We took that desire to get better and improve and we turned him into a player who is VERY strong in the run game and at the very least sufficient in the passing game too. The basis for that improvement? The desire to improve. His heart is in football. Can we say the same for Cadogan?

Truth be told, run blocking is more cerebral than pass blocking. Pass blocking is mostly reactionary for tackles. You take a step back, see where the pressure is coming from, and defend the face of the pressure. You're the passive participant in pass blocking and that's why most offensive linemen hate it. You respond to pressure as opposed to creating it. If your cover takes a step out wide, you take a step out wide. If your cover goes for the inside move, you go with him. Get your hands on him and negate him. In the running game, you become the aggressor. If you've ever heard former offensive linemen talk, they LOVE playing football on the ground because they get to go after people as opposed to sitting back in a passive stance and responding to what comes at them. We run a very complex run blocking system in Carolina and a very basic pass blocking system.

[mantal]

Wow, you watch a lot of Penn State film...

[Pejorative Miscreant]

Negatory. The reason that Cadogan isn't a strong run blocker is because he lacks motor and his passion for the game is questionable. It's pretty much the primary reason why a strong technique pass blocker with immense size and smarts became an undrafted free agent. There really isn't a lot of explanation needed after that.

Jeff Otah is the antithesis of Cadogan. He was a mauler who came into the league with immense strength, great motor, and a high level of passion for what he did. We took that desire to get better and improve and we turned him into a player who is VERY strong in the run game and at the very least sufficient in the passing game too. The basis for that improvement? The desire to improve. His heart is in football. Can we say the same for Cadogan?

Truth be told, run blocking is more cerebral than pass blocking. Pass blocking is mostly reactionary for tackles. You take a step back, see where the pressure is coming from, and defend the face of the pressure. You're the passive participant in pass blocking and that's why most offensive linemen hate it. You respond to pressure as opposed to creating it. If your cover takes a step out wide, you take a step out wide. If your cover goes for the inside move, you go with him. Get your hands on him and negate him. In the running game, you become the aggressor. If you've ever heard former offensive linemen talk, they LOVE playing football on the ground because they get to go after people as opposed to sitting back in a passive stance and responding to what comes at them. We run a very complex run blocking system in Carolina and a very basic pass blocking system.

:iagree:

Cadogan seems to be quite intelligent and will be a good teammate but it does seem as though his talent surpasses his desire with regards to football. I want to have a good feeling about his chances because I think the O Line has some solid personalities (namely Gross and Kalil) that will help him transition to the NFL.

The ball is in his court now and at this point it is a no loose situation for the Panthers. Could prove to be a very good pickup

[DaveThePanther2008]

That is what I read. Not much heart but he couldn't have come to a better team to learn under. I hope he is good enough to be a back up. I don't think he would last on the practice squad. If he doesn't make the top 53 someone will scoop him up.