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Amini Silatolu a Carolina Panther
Apr 28 2012 07:23 AM | Zod in Carolina Panthers
Amini Silatolu Carolina Panthers NFL Draft
Casual Carolina Panthers fans are waking up this morning and yet again having a hard time pronouncing the name of the newest Carolina Panther. Amini Silatolu? Chances are you have not heard that name on sports center. Last season, if you are being honest, the Panthers offensive line was not one of the strengths of the Panthers. Their talented running backs helped to hide this fact by masking sub par offensive line blocking with positive runs. Since then the Panthers have lost their most talented guard in Tavelle Wharton, leaving the line even less likely to open up gaping holes for Deangelo Williams to sprint through.
With their second round selection the Panthers addressed the loss of Travelle Wharton by replacing him with who some consider to have first round talent - Amini Silatolu. Don Banks of Sports Illustrated had San Fran taking Amini with the 30th pick of the first round.
Silatolu has an important trait that some could say the Panthers Offensive Line could use an injection of... nastiness. Amini caught the eyes of the Panthers front office with his ability to finish off defenders. Granted, these defenders were from smaller schools, but at six foot three and three hundred and eleven pounds, the Panthers are confident his transition to the pro game will be a smooth one.
While at Midwestern State, Amini was remarkable. At left tackkle, he had an overall blocking grade of 94.7 percent, the only offensive lineman in the draft with over 90 percent for his college career. He also posted 97 knockdowns.
“The one thing that stands out is his nasty temperament. When you’re playing at a certain level like that you should dominate — and he did dominate the competition. So you feel like going to the next level he’s going to be very, very competitive.” - Ron Rivera
“When you put on the tape of him he puts a lot of people on the ground. You see the athleticism and the physical play.” - Marty Hurney
It isn't a flashy pick. Offensive Guard is not a pick that will stir up the fan base. However, you can bet your sweet ass Deangelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart toasted this pick Friday evening.
Here is to hoping Amini has plenty of ire in his belly for the 2012 season. Maybe now the Panthers will actually run the ball on 3rd and 1.
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If you're going to bump a two week old thread, at least provide some insight.
You are right. I probably should have not posted. Sorry man. It was a random thought based on reading an article today which had him saying that he was having difficulty with the mental part of camp. After thinking about his comments and reflecting on what you said I see that I overreacted and should not have said anything.
You should probably change your username and give it another try some other day man.
Pick a side dude.
I am cool with that. My opinion is that I think he will dominate and actually be healthy for an entire season and won't get a thousand false start penalties like #69
Amini is struggling with instruction, Adams dropped a pass, Norman is nervous, and we don't know where to play Luke.
The sky is falling! The sky is falling!
In 2011, Gross played 15 games and had 3 False Starts. Just saying.
He's one of the least penalized LT's in the NFL, he averages like 4 penalties a year. Combining holding calls and false starts.
Sounds like he has good instincts and the right attitude to finish blocks. That's what this team needs is finishers!
Calling the guy a retard is classless. Let's not forget that he is now a millionaire at age 22 or so. I'm 35 and still haven't seen my first mill...and by the way I actually am a genius...j/k...so grow the fug up.
He ain't being paid for his GPA...
They aren't big thinkers out there and most of them don't have to be, unfortunately ,the ones that do are mostly on the O side of the ball.
Here's hoping the guy is just classroom dumb and football smart.
I was just thinking the same thing. I am sure having Cam will help a lot as well. From what I know of Cam I see no reason why Cam would not call him out if he doesn't put in the work and or has a lot of 'missed assignments'.
That makes me feel better.
I don't know if anything has been more exaggerated than gross' amount of false starts from this fanbase
The sky is not falling but in this league you need to learn quickly.
Don't know about the fanbase, but he does have more penalties than he needs to as a veteran lineman.
So what are his numbers for the past three years for penalties? I am surprised because it seems that when there is a big positive play on offense 69 brings it back.