Comments on: Gabe Carimi says he’s the best tackle in the draft

By: jnathan93

jnathan93 — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 02:06:18 +0000

Maybe a little overconfident. He’s seems like a nice enough guy, but just doesn’t seem as athletic as a guy like Tyron Smith.

By: iluvthisgame

iluvthisgame — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:50:37 +0000

I would prefer Castonzo but would be more than happy with Carimi. Either would be a great fit in NE.

By: ChopBlockMurph

ChopBlockMurph — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:26:25 +0000

bigbigodnarb says:
“Let’s see how many folks here rip this kid. If Cam Newton had said this…”

He’d be pretty damn stupid, considering he plays QB.

By: tangysizzl

tangysizzl — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 02:25:00 +0000

Who says they will wait to draft him or anyone at 32? I know Ted Thompson is not known for trading up and I don’t expect him to either but he has shown that he will give up picks to get who he wants if he believes the player is worth it.

Can’t claim to be a good judge of offensive line talent but I do like most of these guys and would be delighted if one of Constanzo Solder or Carimi were to fall within grasp for the Pack.

By: jc1958cool

jc1958cool — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:45:15 +0000

can’t see him dropping to #32 to good a player!
if he falls to 20 it’s a steal!

By: bmue42

bmue42 — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:33:00 +0000

i hope to jesus he somehow slips to the packers, most mock drafts have him in that area….for now

By: granadafan

granadafan — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:56:28 +0000

No. If Carimi had been kicked out of school for theft, taken money (allegedly), pulled a media stunt and kept bragging to everyone who would listen about how great he is then, yes, we would bash Carimi. However, this is the first real time we’ve heard Carimi speak to the media.

By: philbirds

philbirds — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:49:56 +0000

An Auburn fan mad at Cam? He brought you an NC, a Heisman, and a 2011 recruiting class with that “indirect” attention.

By: edenprairieballer

edenprairieballer — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:45:08 +0000

Big fat offensive tackles is what Wisconsin does best. And from what i heard he hasn’t stated his desire to be an “entertainer” or an “icon” so stop with the Newton comparisons.

By: Slim Charles

Slim Charles — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:25:01 +0000

Yeah, if Carimi were black, people would be ripping him mercilessly for saying this. Comes as no surprise though.

By: lucky5927

lucky5927 — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:09:26 +0000

I am more inclined to give this kid a pass because he is NOT Cam Newton. I am an Auburn fan, but Cam indirectly brought attention to the program, conducted a media stunt with the pre-combine workout, and has now went on record calling himself an “Icon”. What has Carimi done? Claim he is the best tackle in the draft. I like him better than Solder because he is a more complete tackle, where Solder is more of a finese pass blocker. Constonzo is up there, but I give the edge to Carimi for playing against better competition. So yes, I think Carimi will be the best tackle to come out of this draft. Albeit it may be at right tackle.

By: ninjaneer74

ninjaneer74 — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:03:33 +0000

Gabe is right. He is the best this year. Nate Solder is this year’s Bruce Campbell.

By: bigbigodnarb

bigbigodnarb — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:58:52 +0000

Let’s see how many folks here rip this kid. If Cam Newton had said this…

By: honolulubluefanatic

honolulubluefanatic — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:57:35 +0000

I would love to see the Lions to draft him but at #13 it may be too early and the Lions have a huge need at CB and OLB.

By: seaner44

seaner44 — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:57:15 +0000

cam newton also said he was the best qb in the draft… shows what these guys know

By: hobartbaker

hobartbaker — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:53:47 +0000

Castonzo says that Carimi isn’t even the best 6’7″ Italian American tackle in the draft.

By: hobartbaker

hobartbaker — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:53:30 +0000

Castonzo says the Carimi isn’t even the best 6’7″ Italian American tackle in the draft.

By: packattack1967

packattack1967 — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:48:40 +0000

Hell who needs scouts with all this information available..:-)

By: thompgk

thompgk — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:43:54 +0000

OMG I can’t believe it!!!!!!!

CONFIDENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: lionfan419

lionfan419 — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:40:12 +0000

hope lions take him at #13