Matsko at Utah pro day

[Jeremy Igo]

Assuming he is looking at Bolles

 

 

Strengths

 

Elite athletic ability with the sweetest feet at the tackle position in this draft. Movement skills are smooth and unencumbered. There isn't an angle block he can't get to. Smooth climbs to linebackers as a work-up blocker, and has rare ability to accelerate from that block up to a third target. Has lateral quickness in run game to cross-face from backside and seal on the play-side. Can take quick settle steps, sinks and scoops defensive ends on base blocks. Quick feet allow for more patience to scan for stunts. Can meet edge speed with quick sets in pass pro. Plays with a mean streak and loves to finish. Outstanding change of direction to mirror without a hitch in his transition. Keeps weight on inside foot in his slides. Moves feet into position against inside counters. Balanced in his pass sets and keeps blocks centered. Should get bigger and stronger with more weight work after unorthodox path to the draft.

 

Weaknesses

 

Frame is a little narrow and legs appear to be shorter than normal. Devoid of drive power in his lowers. Pad level rises and he struggles to generate much movement against stout outside linebackers at point of attack. Needs better knee bend into second-level contact. Inconsistent in sustaining his blocks. Power can toss him off balance. May be limited by scheme fit. Needs to keep hands inside to bolster strength in his base. Lacks trust in his core power against speed-to-power. Leans into blocks with feet behind him to brace up. Will need sharper punch and more sink in his sets. Gives initial ground against power and doesn't always anchor quickly. Will be 25 years old by opening of fall camp.

 

Sources Tell Us

 

"Most athletic offensive lineman I've done since I took over this area of the country. He's also mean on the field, which you love. I'm projecting him to get stronger once he locks into an NFL strength-and-conditioning program. He's underdeveloped right now. What you see isn't what you are going to ultimately get, in my opinion." -- West area scout for NFC team

 

NFL Comparison

 

Cedric Ogbuehi

 

 

[@bonafidebanter]

One of the smartest moves by this franchise that I've seen on this board in a long, long, long, long time. Get a good look coach.

[Mr. Scot]

We had a good lineman from Utah once.

I forget his name.

[MHS831]

Or

Sam Tevi, OT, Utah (EW)   (on Walter's list)

[jbland]

8 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

We had a good lineman from Utah once.

I forget his name.

Yeah, what was that guys name? He made the Probowl a few time and played on the left side of the offensive line...;)

[LinvilleGorge]

Good. With the health concerns of both Kalil and Oher I'm glad that we're not just assuming we have the OT position shored up.

I just hate that we let Cam take six years worth of beating a before adopting this approach.

[LinvilleGorge]

11 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

We had a good lineman from Utah once.

I forget his name.

We grossly under appreciated that guy until he was gone

[Ace_Aladdin]

22 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

 

Assuming he is looking at Bolles

 

 

Strengths

 

Elite athletic ability with the sweetest feet at the tackle position in this draft. Movement skills are smooth and unencumbered. There isn't an angle block he can't get to. Smooth climbs to linebackers as a work-up blocker, and has rare ability to accelerate from that block up to a third target. Has lateral quickness in run game to cross-face from backside and seal on the play-side. Can take quick settle steps, sinks and scoops defensive ends on base blocks. Quick feet allow for more patience to scan for stunts. Can meet edge speed with quick sets in pass pro. Plays with a mean streak and loves to finish. Outstanding change of direction to mirror without a hitch in his transition. Keeps weight on inside foot in his slides. Moves feet into position against inside counters. Balanced in his pass sets and keeps blocks centered. Should get bigger and stronger with more weight work after unorthodox path to the draft.

 

Weaknesses

 

Frame is a little narrow and legs appear to be shorter than normal. Devoid of drive power in his lowers. Pad level rises and he struggles to generate much movement against stout outside linebackers at point of attack. Needs better knee bend into second-level contact. Inconsistent in sustaining his blocks. Power can toss him off balance. May be limited by scheme fit. Needs to keep hands inside to bolster strength in his base. Lacks trust in his core power against speed-to-power. Leans into blocks with feet behind him to brace up. Will need sharper punch and more sink in his sets. Gives initial ground against power and doesn't always anchor quickly. Will be 25 years old by opening of fall camp.

 

Sources Tell Us

 

"Most athletic offensive lineman I've done since I took over this area of the country. He's also mean on the field, which you love. I'm projecting him to get stronger once he locks into an NFL strength-and-conditioning program. He's underdeveloped right now. What you see isn't what you are going to ultimately get, in my opinion." -- West area scout for NFC team

 

NFL Comparison

 

Cedric Ogbuehi

 

 

 

The guard prospect is pretty good might be Norwell replacement sadly

[bobcat91]

Would not hurt if we traded into the first round for Bolles. Love his mean streak. At the combine all he talked about was his job was to put someone's ass in the dirt. This is who needs to be Cams eventual blindside.

[L-TownCat]

37 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

We had a good lineman from Utah once.

I forget his name.

it was Yuck or Ewww or something like that.

[LinvilleGorge]

Interesting comp with Ogbuehi. Gettleman really liked that guy and was seriously bummed when he tore his ACL.

[imminent rogaine]

50 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

We had a good lineman from Utah once.

I forget his name.

Steve Smith. Receiver, actually. No worries though.

[imminent rogaine]

Is there a comp for Edmund Kugbila?

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, imminent rogaine said:

Steve Smith. Receiver, actually. No worries though.

Nah. The guy I'm thinking of was bigger and uglier.