USC OT Matt Kalil will sign with agent, enter 2012 NFL Draft
by Dan Kadar on Dec 15, 2011 9:49 PM EST
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So much for those rumors about Southern California offensive tackle Matt Kalil returning to school for his senior season. Sources told Chris Mortensen of ESPN that Kalil will forgo his senior season and enter the 2012 NFL Draft.
Pedro Moura of ESPN Los Angeles notes that Kalil is expected to sign with super agent Tom Condon. As Moura points out, Condon is also the agent for his brother, Ryan Kalil of the Carolina Panthers.
It's unlikely the brothers will be playing on a line together, despite Carolina likely having a top 10 pick in April. Kalil projects to being the second pick in the draft by either the Minnesota Vikings or St. Louis Rams. Both need a franchise left tackle and Kalil is far and away the best at his position this season.
As Moura also pointed out, Kalil didn't allow a sack this season. (By the by, follow Moura on Twitter, @PedroMoura)
While Kalil will unquestionably be the best offensive tackle prospect in the 2012 NFL Draft, he's not quite at the high level Joe Thomas and Jake Long were a few years ago. Instead, he's be considered in the tier of players coming out like Trent Williams and Russell Okung in the 2010 draft.
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Yay.
I hope Barkley declares now.
Aaron Curry is the first Seahawk since Walter Jones to have a legitimate shot at Hall of Fame induction - John Morgan
by Fearless Frog on Dec 15, 2011 10:00 PM EST via mobile reply actions
And thus, we learn that Matt Barkley will also enter the draft
Can’t say I’m ultimately disappointed, because of the slim chance PSU would have to play them next year… ugh, bad matchup
also, crazy grammar person time:
he’s quite at the high level
You mean he’s not quite at the high level right?
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Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Dec 15, 2011 10:01 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Oh, thanks. I’m actually trying to erase as much negativity from my life as possible.
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Good for you Dan.
Although that seems like quite an undertaking.
Go Suns, Packers, Jays, and Huskers!
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Fight On, Matt.
I’m sad :(
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
"Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
It’s OK douchie. You’ve still got … … … … hmm. Well, at least you’ve got song girls.
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I mean,
we’re still gonna be unbelievably good lol. 4 o-linemen starters returning. All skill position players on both sides (of course, awaiting TJ McDonald’s decisions), all linebackers and both d-ends. HOPEFULLY Barkley crosses fingers.
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
"Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
WOOOHOOO
Now Barkley leaves and the UCLA’s age of dominance begins
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Literally Jim Mora is the coach.
Aaron Curry is the first Seahawk since Walter Jones to have a legitimate shot at Hall of Fame induction - John Morgan
by Fearless Frog on Dec 15, 2011 10:51 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
minor details
And when we win, we want to dominate. We want to take guys out. We want to hurt guys. We want to win. We just want to dominate, hit them in the mouth. - Rathman
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as a pac-12 member
Jim Mora should scare you more than me lol
LOL
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
"Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
:(
sniff
And when we win, we want to dominate. We want to take guys out. We want to hurt guys. We want to win. We just want to dominate, hit them in the mouth. - Rathman
Follow @manraj76
Magic number For bye week (4 for Saints 2 for Cowboys) For NFC West division title 0 (NFC WEST CHAMPIONS)
I'm surprised, but I know I shouldn't be
His draft stock is as high as it’s going to get, but I still thought he would stay on at USC one more year. As people have said above, this almost definitely assures Matt Barkley’s entrance into the 2012 draft a well.
I think Peyton Manning could win both the Super Bowl and Presidential election in 2012.
by Mr. Indianapolis Colts on Dec 16, 2011 9:07 AM EST reply actions
he plays the more "valuable" position at least
Ryan’s a center. If Matt is as good as Ryan playing LT, then he’s gonna be really good.
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Matt will be better playing LT than Ryan is at C.
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
"Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
meh
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Hakeem Nicks across the middle I'm BALLIN!
So not a "Premier Left Tackle" yet will go 2nd overall over
some Premier WR’s and possibly Premier QB’s?
What is the chance he slides some?
He's premier.
I’m gonna have to disagree with the writer’s analysis on that. He’s as good a LT prospect as you’ll find IMO.
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
"Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
he's similar to Jake Long
he’s better then everyone else, but he’s no Orlando Pace or even Joe THomas
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