So...looking ahead...Matt Kalil is eligible to come back next week

[Saca312]

On one hand, today the offensive line did not allow a single sack from the Ravens. Part of that is simply guys like Moton and Van Roten balling out while part of it is Cam Newton being arguably one of the best pocket managers in the NFL.

Now, we have Clark at LT. In my honest opinion, he's a downgrade from Matt Kalil. He's allowed some bad pressure and sacks in the past and largely is more consistently beat than Matt Kalil's frequency. With that being said, I would not be surprised to see the coaching staff put Matt Kalil back in based on such.

Conversely, you have the argument that o-line chemistry is doing quite fine at the moment. Inserting Matt Kalil to work with Van Roten may create a situation where some glitches may occur due to not being as used to each other.

Either way, it is something to think about. 

Do you think Matt Kalil will be back this upcoming game? If so, what are your thoughts on whether he's an upgrade or not?

Mind you, this is basically comparing rotten apples. Rather, which one is the worse bad tackle in a sense.

[ecu88]

Nope, do not fug with the chemistry. Idgas if one is better than the other, it is about teamwork and chemistry. 

[KillerKat]

Just keep him on IR till June 1, 2019 and then cut him.

[TheSpecialJuan]

excellent news 

[kungfoodude]

fug Matt Kalil. Keep him on the bench until someone gets injured.

[Seltzer]

Has he even practiced yet? If so, I think it has just been on the side. 

Kind of like Torrey Smith, Matt Kalil will be great for depth, but still not sure he should be starting.

 

[New York Panther]

I'm sorry but I feel that if Matt started today he would have given atleast one sack. If it's not broke don't fix it. I know Clark isn't an all-pro but I think he's been playing pretty good and that's not even taking into account his situation

[Snake]

Clark definitely gives up pressure but not like Kalil. It's just different because he doesn't get obliterated like Kalil. 

[Saca312]

 

Clark definitely gives up pressure but not like Kalil. It's just different because he doesn't get obliterated like Kalil. 

Counter: I think he's gotten obliterated at a higher frequency than M. Kalil. It's just that Cam Newton's finally healthy and knows how to manage a pocket like the best in the league.

Either way, it's basically arguing who's the biggest midget at this point. They're both bad and basically depth level players on other teams at best. Clark's been serviceable and definitely not on Byron Bell levels bad, but he's also not the answer either.

[Snake]

1 minute ago, Saca312 said:

Counter: I think he's gotten obliterated at a higher frequency than M. Kalil. It's just that Cam Newton's finally healthy and knows how to manage a pocket like the best in the league.

Either way, it's basically arguing who's the biggest midget at this point. They're both bad and basically depth level players on other teams at best. Clark's been serviceable and definitely not on Byron Bell levels bad, but he's also not the answer either.

Maybe so and honestly depth at T late in the year isn't bad. Clearly next year though we need to resign Williams and move Moton to LT. That's a T combo to be proud of. 

[MHS831]

2 minutes ago, Saca312 said:

 It's just that Cam Newton's finally healthy and knows how to manage a pocket like the best in the league.

 

This is something I have noticed lately.  He is stepping up, which says a lot for our middle three.

[hepcat]

Clark isn’t ideal but he’s an experienced veteran and his knees aren’t fuxked up. Bringing Kalil back into the starting lineup is a mistake unless Clark starts struggling

[Castavar]

Both suck. It's a wash. One commits less penalties than the other. Clark > Matt

[Kevin Greene]

Come on, quit making duplicate threads: