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Panthers eyeing Lael Collins, asking Trai about him

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Kuech the Sneak Newbie

Kuech the Sneak

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Which could happen and would be awesome if so.

One, I think we will sign Michael Oher which will allow for the Panthers groom a future LT like Collins. Two, the right side of the line will be rock solid with Turner and Collins reuniting. Three, watch Cam go Ham B)

I think oher will end up signing here, best chance he's got at playing time. Maybe ginn comes back to where he's had his most success too

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Here's the opinion of a DE that played in the NFL from 1996-2002:

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[PASS-BLOCKING]

Collin is Mr. Consistency ... whether it was a Gator, a Rebel, a Tiger, or any other opponent lined up across from him, Collins looked pretty much the same every play of every game, no matter what.

One of the things I prize in offensive linemen is consistency. That is especially true when it comes to their pass blocking technique. Watching Collins sit back to pass block reminded me of watching Taylor Lewan last year; everything looked the same from play to play no matter the opponent. Collins was so consistent with his patience and footwork that I had to rewind to make sure I wasn't watching the same play over and over again.

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All he did game after game was take the same kick steps back, staying completely balanced while patiently waiting for the rushers to get within arm's length so he could put his hands on them. Once he got his hands on them, their rush was pretty much over, and that's exactly what you want out of your starting left tackle.

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just as the rusher came to a point where he had to make a decision between rushing outside or coming back inside, Collins would finally punch and shock them in their tracks. What I saw in five games from him as a pass blocker is a guy ready to step right in at left tackle and block NFL pass rushers next year without all that much help sent his way.

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[RUN-BLOCKING]

Oh, he has some work to do with some aspects of his run blocking, that's for sure. ... It was amazing to see a guy who was so patient as a pass blocker repeatedly miss run blocks because he was overly aggressive.

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[CONCLUSION]

I will say that given the choice between an excellent pass blocker and an excellent run blocker, most teams would go for the pass blocker high in the draft. The run blocking stuff is correctable with Collins, but guys his size with his athleticism and ability to mirror pass rushers off the edge simply do not grow on trees. That's why I would expect Collins to come off the board in the top half of the first round."

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/3/3/8112689/lael-collins-nfl-draft-status-scouting-report

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