What is the word with Matt Waletzko?

Sheepherder said:
During Jimmy Johnson's career here, I dont recall many first rounders on the o-line. Then again, it makes a difference when you have a coach who happens to be great at evaluating talent.
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Williams and Allen were all time greats and value picks. Coaching and talent evaluation matters!
 
CalPolyTechnique said:
What is the word with guy?

There’s times I actually forget he’s on the roster. Yet, here we are, he’s entering into his fourth season.

You never read/hear any rumblings about him like “coaching staff really feels Waletzko has turned the corner…Waletzko pushing for playing time…” If this guy could develop into our primary swing tackle I’d count it as a win.
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I think the injuries to both of his shoulders, requiring surgery, along with moving him to the right side may have ruined the potential he briefly showed as a rookie.

Transitioning sides for a tackle can be difficult since you've got to do so much the opposite of how you learned it. Waletzko really struggled when the coaches decided to have him work at right tackle a couple of years ago. He did better with it last year but still did not have a natural feel for it.

Now, I don't know how much those shoulder surgeries may have robbed him of any skill he had. Frankly, I think we need to move him back to left tackle and just let him compete there, but it's probably too late for that at this point. I will be surprised if he makes the team.
 
CalPolyTechnique said:
What is the word with guy?

There’s times I actually forget he’s on the roster. Yet, here we are, he’s entering into his fourth season.

You never read/hear any rumblings about him like “coaching staff really feels Waletzko has turned the corner…Waletzko pushing for playing time…” If this guy could develop into our primary swing tackle I’d count it as a win.
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They seemed to like him, for his 1st few years anyway, or his potential (how many times have we heard that one). But he has been too often injured so really never could show to us fans why they like him.

I think with the addition of the OL in FA, and the draft, he will be gone. Maybe not even make the PS.
I posted in another thread about trades, he may be a stretch as a trade candidate. But very doubtful. We as fans tend to over rate our players for such ideas to happen.
 
Whyjerry said:
Williams and Allen were all time greats and value picks. Coaching and talent evaluation matters!
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Some of you may remember the great Leon Lett. A defensive tackle drafted in the 7th round. A big part of that great defense of the 90s.Jimmy was talking about the importance of stopping the run during a training camp interview. Like a year later they drafted him.And of course the great wall meaning the o-line.
 
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gimmesix said:
I think the injuries to both of his shoulders, requiring surgery, along with moving him to the right side may have ruined the potential he briefly showed as a rookie.

Transitioning sides for a tackle can be difficult since you've got to do so much the opposite of how you learned it. Waletzko really struggled when the coaches decided to have him work at right tackle a couple of years ago. He did better with it last year but still did not have a natural feel for it.

Now, I don't know how much those shoulder surgeries may have robbed him of any skill he had. Frankly, I think we need to move him back to left tackle and just let him compete there, but it's probably too late for that at this point. I will be surprised if he makes the team.
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He is strong. 28 bench presses
 
CalPolyTechnique said:
What is the word with guy?

There’s times I actually forget he’s on the roster. Yet, here we are, he’s entering into his fourth season.

You never read/hear any rumblings about him like “coaching staff really feels Waletzko has turned the corner…Waletzko pushing for playing time…” If this guy could develop into our primary swing tackle I’d count it as a win.
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How many successful 6'8 tackles are in the league? Just curious.
 
The guy should have been cut two years ago, but because he was a on a rookie contract in a position of need Jerry has held on to him. Wasted pick, will not get an extension and should be gone pretty soon.

Finally. :thumbdown:
 
Another player who has managed to make the final roster but you still find yourself saying "Oh he's still on the team?"

A prime candidate for the we never knew ya category if and when he's cut.
 
CalPolyTechnique said:
What is the word with guy?

There’s times I actually forget he’s on the roster. Yet, here we are, he’s entering into his fourth season.

You never read/hear any rumblings about him like “coaching staff really feels Waletzko has turned the corner…Waletzko pushing for playing time…” If this guy could develop into our primary swing tackle I’d count it as a win.
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always hurt, time to move on
 
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