2012 NFL Draft: OT Matt Kalil Will Return To USC For Senior Season
by Ryan Van Bibber on Dec 8, 2011 10:19 AM CST
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This has been a rough morning for St. Louis sports fans. After news broke that Albert Pujols will sign with the Anaheim Angels, a later report from Rob Rang at CBS revealed that USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil will return to school for his senior season, meaning he is out of the running for the St. Louis Rams in the 2012 NFL Draft.
St. Louis' inspired play under head coach Steve Spagnuolo this season will likely earn the Rams the second overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the fourth time in five years that the Rams will be picking in the top two spots. Kalil would most certainly have been in consideration for that pick. Matt Barkley's blind side protector is considered one of the best players in the draft, a blue chip talent and one of the top tackles in the draft since Jake Long in 2008.
Offensive tackle wasn't supposed to be a need for the Rams in 2012. They drafted Jason Smith second overall in 2009 to be a cornerstone for their offensive line. Last year, General Manager Billy Devaney eschewed trade offers for the first pick of the second round in order to draft Rodger Saffold who earned the left tackle job as a rookie.
Smith is on injured reserve, shut down for the second time in his career with a serious concussion. His future was in doubt before that, as three years in he never developed the consistency and in-the-trenches mentality required of an NFL offensive lineman. Saffold had a good debut season, but struggled with consistency this year. He was playing better before a torn pectoral, which happened while he was lifting weights, shut him down for the season.
Drafting Kalil would allowed the Rams to move Saffold to the right side or somewhere else, and take the next steps with Jason Smith and his massive contract.
Now, the team can consider other players, such as wide receiver Justin Blackmon from Oklahoma State or cornerback Morris Claiborne from LSU, with the second pick. Trading down might be the best option, and the available quarterbacks and rookie wage scale might be all it takes to make trading more viable. Rams COO Kevin Demoff told TST in a recent interview that he believed more teams would be willing to trade into the top ten picks of the draft thanks to the new salary scale.
The 2012 NFL Draft just got more interesting. Stay tuned.
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If youre a woman than sure
Haha
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 10:27 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
That is sooo wrong haha
Ignorance is Bliss
by RG31 on Dec 8, 2011 10:28 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
In slightly less important news than the draft:
Kate Upton won GQ’s body of the year. Officially the hottest. Haha
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 12:53 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Well, I'm not gonna argue with those two.
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
Chris Mortensen: "You know it's the 'Show-Me' State right Sam?"
"Pshh, 'Show Me.' (smirking) Yeah, I've heard that."
-Sam Bradford
Her face isn't exactly ugly itself
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 1:12 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Then I'll say her ass isn't lacking either
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 1:17 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
She's like the Aaron Rodgers of women
She has no flaws and she’s also the best in every single category
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 1:23 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
She's also like Rodgers in that she isn't as accomplished as others
But is widely recognized as the best there is at the moment
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 1:27 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yes
An Brooklyn Decker would be the Brees. She had one year when people thought she was the best of them, but they are over it. Btw, Kate is compared to all time modeling greats. People in modeling think she could be better than any model they’ve seen recently, nit even kidding
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 1:32 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
When I get interested in something (or someone) I learn all there is to know
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 1:35 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Aaron Rodgers and his team against someone from the AFC that he will light up like Sergey after a rams loss
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 1:37 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Packers and Patriots here
Brady wins his 4th SB and has ESPN going ape shit crazy about Brady vs Montana…
Ignorance is Bliss
You only say that cause we decided that Rodgers and Brady are the football Upton vs Gisele
And you want your metaphorical model to win. Haha
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 1:43 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
No not really
Alot of people think Rodgers is better than Brady and I don’t think so, so in order to see it live, Rodgers vs Brady would be awesome for a SB. Two dominant offenses going at it, way better than the NC game..
Ignorance is Bliss
Pats defense is worst pass defense in the league
Rodgers wouldn’t let Brady have a chance to win in the 4th
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 1:48 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Haha somehow I'm doubting that
Remember Sam threw for 300+ on that defense with his shit weapons..
Ignorance is Bliss
Again, you're saying this cause of Upton vs Gisele
Upton and Rodgers win every time
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 1:51 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Lol if you take it like that
And na Patriots will win
Ignorance is Bliss
by RG31 on Dec 8, 2011 1:57 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Just started watching the Dan Patrick Show from today
They have a model dressed in a sexy santa’s helper outfit and she has problems keeping the top from slipping down. She’s like “this would fit much better on almost anyone else” cause she is sorta lacking in the tit department. In response to her statement, Patrick says “so Kate Upton wouldn’t have any problems with that outfit?”. I just got the greatest mental image EVER
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 2:02 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Haha pretty funny and nice mental picture
Ignorance is Bliss
by RG31 on Dec 8, 2011 2:08 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Now they are discussing if Kate is still to young for the cover of the SI swimsuit issue
They are like “She’s gonna be so good for so long though. Do you wanna use her cover now and not when she gets to be like 25?”. I would suggest Kate just be the cover until she’s not the best model of all time any more
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 2:13 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Best model of all time?
Highly unlikely, right now anyways.
Ignorance is Bliss
by RG31 on Dec 8, 2011 2:20 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Imagine Kate when she's 25
Guys will pass out when they see pics of her.
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 2:21 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yea at 25, not right now though
Ignorance is Bliss
by RG31 on Dec 8, 2011 2:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
She's the best right now, and she should be the cover from now till she's not the hottest anymore
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 2:26 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Seriously, can we fast forward 6 yrs so I can see 25 Kate?
She will be the hottest piece of ass ever.
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 2:29 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
What happened to rachel?
Ignorance is Bliss
by RG31 on Dec 8, 2011 2:30 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Projecting forward:
The amount of work Kate puts in to her looks (because it’s her job) will make her much hotter than Rachel just naturally looks. By work, I mean her work out and diet routine, not getting work done.
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 2:33 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Who is this Rachel?
"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.
so she mainly plays with her own team, rarely throwing a pass at the opponents?
Beating off the dog is never appropriate when we have company over...... I mean EVER!
She has a name......
It’s Kate Upton
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 1:21 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'm not saying that to be PC
I’m saying cause I love her haha
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 2:38 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
In slightly less important news than the draft:
Kate Upton won GQ’s body of the year. Officially the hottest. Haha
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 12:53 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Depends what they have in FA
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 1:11 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I was thinking if we fill most the holes besides WR
Then Blackmon. If still we have an overwhelming amount of holes, then trade back
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 1:20 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
now aint that a bitch!
im not saying the rams had kalil on there radar because its way to early to even know what the rams have in mind, but you have to consider the option.
by Mark Jaramillo on Dec 8, 2011 10:50 AM CST up reply actions
BLACKMON!
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 10:27 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Blackmon's nice, and no more than that.
All I can hope for is a trade down at this point. There has to be someone willing to trade up for RG3, as long as we don’t hear he’s not declaring either.
I think he wants a chance at a bowl game
USC hasn’t been eligible for the past two years
Haha Sandusky?!
"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.
if he wants LESS money than fine by me...
if he thinks he can improve his draft stock for next yr, and try to become #1? just get cam newton on the phone kalll…….
by Mark Jaramillo on Dec 8, 2011 10:51 AM CST up reply actions
I say we trade the pick now
Get another teams 1st, 2nd and 4th rounders
+1
If not, BPA. Hopefully an offensive playmaker. That is our biggest need IMO.
Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is where the Stanley Cup can be found.
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Dec 8, 2011 12:03 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not putting much stock in this
until we hear what Barkleys doing. Unless this is a precursor to that……
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
They had an agreement to stay together
For whatever that is worth.
This is news to USC also
Rangs quoting an NFL scout. I’m not sold on the whole ‘staying or going together’ thing but if one was to stay I would have expected it to be Barkley.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
I don't know,
Ryan Kalil even gave him advice to stay for one more year. These guys are true Trojans, I’m really not surprised. This is their chance to be legends. That’s huge for people who love their school.
"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.
All I know is Kalil
said “we’re either both staying or both gone.” Granted, Barkley said it wasn’t like that for him, but you have to wonder… :) Good luck next year, Oregon.
"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.
Even worse for me, a Duck fan!
This may be a hint that Barkley is staying too. The sanctions are over next year and the two with Woods and Lee would have a great shot at a NC.
Rams are plagued !
Trade down
by Ram_Redemption on Dec 8, 2011 11:24 AM CST via mobile reply actions
were all looking at this as a bad thing but
We could trade down n get a few more picks.. are we could draft blackmon have a good season next year trade up to take kali
We might be down now but when we get back up u better move out are way are ul get RAMED!!!
by Ramzman18 on Dec 8, 2011 11:47 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Good
Didnt want him to mess up us getting Blackmon. We can try to get him next year or pick up a free agent. The lines getting overhauled anyways so prepare for a couple 3rd round guards this year people
by Hibachi40 on Dec 8, 2011 11:58 AM CST via mobile reply actions
No. This is good news.
Don’t make any coaching moves and we can get him in 2013!
Oh wait, I don’t want to witness another year like this.
What Would You Do
In the scenario of trading Down? What compensation would you look for in return; and what players would you target with those extra picks?
Well I'd man the phones and put out the word
I’d be open to talk to anyone. I don’t necessarily think the Jimmy Johnson TVC is gospel but it’s a good start. We’ve discussed prospects ad nauseum, especially for this early, so just suffice it to say multiplying picks is a must for a team with as many needs as us.
I’d stick with in the trenches first, but the loss of Kalil simply means we go for a FA LT if possible and just go on to the next team need in the draft. So I wouldn’t drop more than like 7-8 spots, and unless we were successful with the FA idea, I’d stick with the needs order already discussed unless Blackmon fell.
I’d like to stick with BPA for the first 2 rounds and hopefully that would mean at least 3 picks after the trade. Gotta go WR, OT, then either CB or DT, then another O-line in the 3rd. That far of a drop would allow for another 4th and a fifth too.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
woops I still want Zack Brown if he falls to the second
Pretty damn hard to fill all these spots every year. Maybe this year we’ll fill more than 1-2.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
Shit I should credit Walter football for the above link
Thank you Walter football for the above link
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
Sound logic db!
I’m more inclined to go DT over CB, but as long as the needs are meet with quality talent that should make the team I’ll be happy. Wonder who Fisher will want with the extra picks we get?
I'd also have every scout on the payroll
locked up in a production room watching film, watching film, watching film, breaking down film, and did I mention, watching film. Now’s their busy time. Take breaks for the bowl games and have those delegated out so as many as possible can attend every game.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
We still need intelligent people leading the draft
and I haven’t seen that from our current staff. We have been in position to make some good choices, but failed to squeeze the trigger properly.
I like the strategy.
Thanks for taking the time to respond!
Terribly torn on this. He would have been the franchise LT without a doubt.
No prospect is ever a sure thing, but he was about as close as it gets to that. I didn’t think the report was conclusive enough to write this up as exactly what Kalil is going to do, but it was pretty strong.
I’m now on board with drafting the best play-maker available, whether it’s Blackmon or a Defensive player. I just don’t see many teams willing to trade up considering that if this report is true it’s very likely Matt Barkley is coming back. Who else would teams be willing to trade up for if not a QB?
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
Chris Mortensen: "You know it's the 'Show-Me' State right Sam?"
"Pshh, 'Show Me.' (smirking) Yeah, I've heard that."
-Sam Bradford
Trade down. Good receivers will still be available in the late 1st
and there is a lot of 2nd round talent in this draft. Especially on the lines on both sides of the ball.
YESS YESSS YESSSSSSS! FIGHT ON, MATT!
What a frickin’ morning. I just wake up to Pujols to the Angels and KALIL RETURNS! Join him, Barkley!
On another note, good news for the Blackmon backers, and I’ve officially joined that as well.
"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.
Martin projects as a RT
Saffold really fills that already. DeCastros being a guard kind of knocks him out of the top 15-20. Even Iupati fell that far and DeCastro’s no Iupati.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
Think we could use Konz before DeCastro
Assuming they both declare.
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
by dbcouver on Dec 8, 2011 8:12 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yes it is good news on the Blackmon front
Now my head will let me have what my football heart wants
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 1:36 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Amen!!
Pujols and C.J. Wilson plus the Angels got rid of the anemic hitting Jeff Mathis.
Haha
I’m not an Angels fan. Just meant that it’s been a crazy morning! Pujols picked the wrong LA team :(
"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.
Trade down w/ Miami for their 1st and Brandon Marshall!
Or Jake Long? Just a suggestion.
Formerly JBaccSTL. Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
They'd never give up Jake Long.
"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.
Only if Indy didn't pick Luck
and he fell into our laps could that even be a possibility. But I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t thought of it either. Dreaming is fun, eh?
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
Only if the Colts take the Manning's warning and don't draft Luck
Then the Dolphins would give us anything for Luck
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by King Sam Rules! on Dec 8, 2011 1:41 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Draft Blackmon
Trading down would probably result in the Rams drafting several tight ends. Get the best receiver available.
I wonder which two SEC teams Kalil and Barkley
will watch play for a national championship next year :)
I smell a great fear in your comment. :D
Gotta love it.
If we survive our annual “why are we playing down to the competitions level?” game, we’re going to run the table and we’ll see any of your boring offenses in the NC Game.
Make no mistake: there is no defense for a true Sophomore Marqise Lee, a true Junior Robert Woods, a Senior Matt Kalil, and a Senior Matt Barkley. Not to mention a defense that has elevated its game and would then have a further grasp of the scheme.
Fight On!
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
Chris Mortensen: "You know it's the 'Show-Me' State right Sam?"
"Pshh, 'Show Me.' (smirking) Yeah, I've heard that."
-Sam Bradford
I'll tell you that there's a team here in the nations capital
that’s salivating over the prospect of Luck. Owner’s filthy rich, management and coaches are idiots. Only thing that would stop us from trading spots with them, is that any players that we’d acquire would almost certainly be high as a kite
I'll take Mike Adams in mid 1st round;
that is if he has a good combine & interview. 6’6" 320lbs that might need to tweak some of the way he blocks for the next level but can be an starting LT for next year. We will see how strong and intelligent he is.
Mike Adams is most definitely not a mid-first rounder
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by Josh Wehrle on Dec 8, 2011 4:58 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
I haven't seen you here in forever
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by Josh Wehrle on Dec 8, 2011 4:59 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Glad to see some athletes have loyalty to their teams
Unlike some….
Albert Pujols
Sam Bradford
DOLLA DOLLA BILLS Y'ALL........
damn, moneys evil aint it jombari?
by Mark Jaramillo on Dec 8, 2011 5:45 PM CST up reply actions
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