Kentwan Balmer: You Better Get Your S**t Together!

PTulini · 2009-07-04T15:24:59-07:00

I honestly think this could be the breakout year for 2008 1st round pick, DE Kentwan Balmer. It is well known that most defensive Linemen take time to develop into productive NFL players. A majority of that reason is due to needing to learn proper technique as the game is much faster than in college. Professional players can not succeed solely on brute strength. Balmer has now had one full off-season to develop his game. He has participated in nearly every off-season workout, OTA, and mini camps. (Even when he was not required to attend!) Kentwan has also spent this off-season working out with fellow DE, Justin Smith. Smith is a consummate professional and the ideal person for KB to learn from! It has been written that Balmer has improved greatly and our coaches (mainly DC Greg Manusky and HC Mike Singletary) are really impressed by him. Singletary's Notebook: June 5 Lineman Works to Fulfill 1st Round Promise In closing, I would not be suprised if we do see a drastic improvement in KB. In fact, I have a feeling that by mid-season, Kentwan Balmer will be the starting Defensive End opposite Justin Smith. I wish him the best in hopes that he can justify his 1st round draft status. Here's to you, KB! UPDATE: I had high hopes for you in 2009. Now, I'm not sure what will happen? You better step your s**t up, KB! It's now or never.

Jul 4, 2009 at 3:41 PM

darkknight49
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cmon KB!

Jul 4, 2009 at 4:02 PM

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Originally posted by PTulini:
I’m telling you, I can understand what Scot [McCloughan] saw in him because he has a heck of a package and a lot of ability. I’m very excited about him.”

Jul 4, 2009 at 4:03 PM

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Originally posted by NJNinerFan:
Originally posted by PTulini:
I’m telling you, I can understand what Scot [McCloughan] saw in him because he has a heck of a package and a lot of ability. I’m very excited about him.”

Jul 4, 2009 at 4:34 PM

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Originally posted by JR80:
Originally posted by NJNinerFan:
Originally posted by PTulini:
I’m telling you, I can understand what Scot [McCloughan] saw in him because he has a heck of a package and a lot of ability. I’m very excited about him.”

Jul 4, 2009 at 4:35 PM

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He defnintely looks like a beast! The success of our D-unit will definitely depend on his development from a year ago!

Jul 4, 2009 at 6:20 PM

Envy
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Whilst I am rooting for the guy I cannot help but utter these words.

"Don't tell me. Show me"

[ Edited by Envy on Jul 4, 2009 at 7:02 PM ]

Jul 4, 2009 at 6:55 PM

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Originally posted by 9erfanAUS:
Originally posted by JR80:
Originally posted by NJNinerFan:
Originally posted by PTulini:
I’m telling you, I can understand what Scot [McCloughan] saw in him because he has a heck of a package and a lot of ability. I’m very excited about him.”

Jul 4, 2009 at 7:07 PM

AXEGRINDER
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He needs to go on an all-quarterback diet.

Jul 4, 2009 at 8:00 PM

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Originally posted by YuNGaCE:
Originally posted by 9erfanAUS:
Originally posted by JR80:
Originally posted by NJNinerFan:
Originally posted by PTulini:
I’m telling you, I can understand what Scot [McCloughan] saw in him because he has a heck of a package and a lot of ability. I’m very excited about him.”

Next time coach Sing wants to make a point, he's pulling down Kentwan's pants instead of his own.

Jul 4, 2009 at 8:40 PM

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I think he'll be a really tough, stout DE that we have not had in this defense and is something that is vital to a 3-4. You kind of saw it at the end of last year when he was in. He was occupying his share of blockers while still getting halfway decent penetration. You didnt really expect a whole lot in reality because not only was he a rookie but he also switched positions and that is not a real good combination for any rookie let alone a defensive lineman.

I went back and tried to watch some UNC games when he was in school...I will say...you didnt hear his name called all the time...but you damn sure saw that #90 around the play in some fashion, especially in the backfield.

Not to take away from Balmer at all, but I am really jazzed about Jean-Francois as well...he was a Warren Sapp look alike when he was on the field and healthy in college...

Jul 4, 2009 at 10:35 PM

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PTulini
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Originally posted by reasonable1:
I think he'll be a really tough, stout DE that we have not had in this defense and is something that is vital to a 3-4. You kind of saw it at the end of last year when he was in. He was occupying his share of blockers while still getting halfway decent penetration. You didnt really expect a whole lot in reality because not only was he a rookie but he also switched positions and that is not a real good combination for any rookie let alone a defensive lineman.

I went back and tried to watch some UNC games when he was in school...I will say...you didnt hear his name called all the time...but you damn sure saw that #90 around the play in some fashion, especially in the backfield.

Not to take away from Balmer at all, but I am really jazzed about Jean-Francois as well...he was a Warren Sapp look alike when he was on the field and healthy in college...

He has a really quick twitch off the snap as well!

[ Edited by PTulini on Jul 4, 2009 at 10:38 PM ]

Jul 4, 2009 at 10:49 PM

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Jul 4, 2009 at 10:50 PM

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Bookends?

Jul 5, 2009 at 12:03 AM

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Watching that 2nd video...this kid is seriously cut for a 295lb defensive tackle. He looks the part of a 3-4 DE and I think would benefit from light rotational work early to aid his development.