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Even though we don't need a LT this greatly effects the Bengals draft next spring as his presence would have dropped another player at a position of need for the team.
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USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil -- currently the No. 2 prospect on ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper, Jr's Big Board -- is "set to return" to the team for his final year of eligibility, according to what a source close to the situation has told Rob Rang of CBS Sports.
An NFL scout, who'd heard a separate, but similar, rumor, revealed that Kalil's decision was a puzzling one to the scouting community. "If he does indeed return, it would be a bit surprising. He's the top offensive tackle in the country. The senior class [at offensive tackle] is a weak group. At worst, he'd be looking at a top ten pick. That fact alone would send most guys into the draft."
Kalil's decision could also have a domino effect on some other Trojans, most notably quarterback Matt Barkley. Barkley is also projected by many as a Top 10 pick, though rumors have begun to emerge that he, too, is considering a return to Lane Kiffin's team.
Furthermore, if Kalil is off the board, this provides one less option for the teams at the top of the order that need help at LT. Clearly, this is an important developing story on which to keep an eye.
NFL Rumors - NFL Trade Rumors, Free Agency Rumors and More - Rumor Central - ESPN
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USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil -- currently the No. 2 prospect on ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper, Jr's Big Board -- is "set to return" to the team for his final year of eligibility, according to what a source close to the situation has told Rob Rang of CBS Sports.
An NFL scout, who'd heard a separate, but similar, rumor, revealed that Kalil's decision was a puzzling one to the scouting community. "If he does indeed return, it would be a bit surprising. He's the top offensive tackle in the country. The senior class [at offensive tackle] is a weak group. At worst, he'd be looking at a top ten pick. That fact alone would send most guys into the draft."
Kalil's decision could also have a domino effect on some other Trojans, most notably quarterback Matt Barkley. Barkley is also projected by many as a Top 10 pick, though rumors have begun to emerge that he, too, is considering a return to Lane Kiffin's team.
Furthermore, if Kalil is off the board, this provides one less option for the teams at the top of the order that need help at LT. Clearly, this is an important developing story on which to keep an eye.
NFL Rumors - NFL Trade Rumors, Free Agency Rumors and More - Rumor Central - ESPN