2 random thoughts about Matt Kalil and Ben Boulware

[KittyLover]

Bright side is he has time to improve and we have a great O line coach that can get him where he needs to be. 

[top dawg]

5 minutes ago, mrknowitall said:

He had good plays and bad plays, but more bad plays than one would like. That said, he's shown in practice and in the first two games that he has the ability to protect, but last night wasn't the greatest showing for him. He looked confused about who his assignment was, more than he looked physically unable to do his job. I'm not worried just yet. 

I think that's a great assessment.

[top dawg]

Kalil was the weakest link for sure, and that's not necessarily what you want your LT to be.

[rhyslloyd]

12 minutes ago, Sam Mills Fan said:

Just checked PFF to make sure I wasn't crazy and Kalil graded out very poorly with a 36.5.

Cam Robinson gave up a sack and a hurry, I believe, and somehow he graded out at 75.  I'm no expert, but that doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me.

[therealmjl]

2 minutes ago, ludwig51 said:

Saca we need a thread my dude with the gifs of Matt Kalil 

Ludwig has spoken! Let's get it!!!!!

[top dawg]

4 minutes ago, rhyslloyd said:

Cam Robinson gave up a sack and a hurry, I believe, and somehow he graded out at 75.  I'm no expert, but that doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me.

Those were the only two pressures he gave up. He appeared to get markedly more snaps than Kalil. 

[csx]

Boulware was always wishful thinking for the local guy. I don't think anyone ever for a second said he looked good in camp or anywhere.

[Daddy_Uncle]

Even if it wasn't his best game, it was better than anything we've gotten at left tackle since Gross

[PanthersBigD]

There were a couple of plays I noticed where his man got past him at the very end of the play, but Cam had already thrown the ball both times. He didn't get called for any holds, and slowed down their speed rushers enough for Cam to have a clean pocket. This is the third live game he's been in in quite some time, with a repaired hip, so I'm fine with a little rust. If he's still having these issues the third or fourth regular season game then I'll worry. It takes time for even the best offensive lines to gel. 

[mrknowitall]

9 minutes ago, Daddy_Uncle said:

Even if it wasn't his best game, it was better than anything we've gotten at left tackle since Gross

It was certainly better than our left tackle situation last year. And the good thing is he wasn't called for any penalties. 

[electro's horse]

12 minutes ago, Daddy_Uncle said:

Even if it wasn't his best game, it was better than anything we've gotten at left tackle since Gross

nah oher was fine until his brain turned into a box of legos

[SeoulPanther]

He looks bad on the KB touchdown play. He got beaten by a guy on the inside AND outside. And he just sort of stood there flapping his arms uselessly. Luckily it was a rapid release so they didn't lay a finger on Cam. Its good that he looks healthy and has demonstrated his good side albeit with some bad side sprinkled in. I haven't seen today's full game but considering my incredibly low expectations for him hes done really well and he definitely has it in him to make me eat my words across the season. Which would make me very happy.

[jtm]

No OL is perfect at every position for every game.  I thought Matt Kalil looked good from my eye test for whatever that is worth and the OL as a unit played great.  He's still new and I'm sure it takes time to gel.  I'm less worried about that position than I was 6 months ago.  I think our OL will be sneaky good this year and it appears we have good depth also.

Did anyone really expect Boulware to make the team?  I figured at best he would make the practice squad and that was best case scenario.  The Panthers are loaded at LB and no chance Boulware as a rookie is displacing any of our LBs.   

 

 

[tiger7_88]

1 hour ago, Sam Mills Fan said:

Yeah this is nearly exactly my feeling on him. I don't think one bad preseason game means he's going to be bad this year at all. Doesn't change the fact that he DID play poorly last night and we shouldn't sugarcoat that.

So, in other words, just an opportunity for you to post a Hot Take?