Feb 25, 2012; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Southern California Trojans offensive lineman Matt Kalil does the 40 yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-US PRESSWIRE

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The NFL Scouting Combine is in full swing, so let’s take a look at the first group that participated: the offensive lineman.

The guys who impressed me: Matt Kalil, David DeCastro, Philip Blake, Cordy Glenn, Kelechi Osemele, Adam Gettis.

First of all, let me say that I thought the o-line group as a whole was highly impressive. I couldn’t name everyone I liked, but these are the guys who really stood out. Kalil was as good as advertised. He was polished in technique, and his measurables were all outstanding. DeCastro didn’t blow anyone away with athleticism, but he really stood out in the technique drills and solidified himself as a first rounder. Blake was probably the biggest surprise for me, as he posted great numbers all across the board. As a center, he should be on the Rams radar. Glenn was an absolute beast all day, and I couldn’t believe how fast he was at 6-foot-5 and well over 300 lbs. Osemele helped his cause with athleticism, and so did Gettis, although I wasn’t highly impressed with the technique Gettis showed. He is an athletic freak, but he needs to get more polished.

Guys I didn’t love: Rishaw Johnson, John Cullen, Mike Adams

Johnson showed some outstanding athleticism, but he looked awful in the drills. I think he could develop into an NFL player, but he’s got a long way to go. Cullen really struggled for most of the day, and he isn’t nearly the athlete Johnson is. Adams wasn’t necessarily terrible, but I really thought he would put on a much better show. His 19 reps in the bench press were highly disappointing, and overall he just didn’t do anything well enough to set him apart.

First, let’s start with Cignetti. He was a bit of a surprise hire, but one I like and one that I think will work out well. He has plenty of experience on the offensive side of the ball, as he was an offensive coordinator at the college level. He also coached with current Packers head man Mike McCarthy, which might be the biggest selling point here. McCarthy is one of the better QB teachers in the game, and Cignetti is from that coaching tree. His experience as a coordinator should help as well, as he understands how to work with the other members of the staff and how important it is for everyone to be on the same page. This might not be the sexiest hire, but I think it will pay off greatly for this organization.

Now, on to Olafioye. Normally I don’t get too excited about guys from the CFL, but I think there’s reason for optimism here. He is a big body(6-foot-6, 325 pounds) and he is still young at age 24. He was a beast up north, making the All-Star team this past season and finishing second in the league’s outstanding lineman award voting. He had tryouts with eight NFL teams, so there was plenty of interest around the league. He plays a physical game and imposes his will, so this could really be a diamond-in-the-rough scenario. He should provide some talented depth to a group that badly needs it, and he could fit in at either tackle or guard. I’m not saying he’s going to come right in and set the league on fire, but he has plentry of room to develop and he has the size to play at the NFL level.