Ryno the Jet Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 What an idiot... Ryan Kalil makes bold prediction ESPN.com news services | July 25, 2012 http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/story?storyId=8198226 Ryan Kalil is expecting the Carolina Panthers to have a magical season. The sixth-year center bought a full-page ad in the Charlotte Observer on Wednesday, telling Panthers fans their "unwavering support" would be rewarded this year. And Kalil has a goal in mind how fans would reap the benefits with what he said is "One hundred-percent, sterling silver victory. The Lombardi Trophy." The 178-word open letter, called "a war cry to fans," had one emphatic statement: CAROLINA PANTHERS -- SUPER BOWL XLVII CHAMPIONS! A three-time Pro Bowler, Kalil told the newspaper he didn't tell anyone about the ad for fear of being talked out of it. "Every team says it every year, whether it's publicly or not," Kalil told the newspaper. "They say they're going to win the Super Bowl. "We've said it in the past in meeting rooms and behind closed doors. This year's different. There's a sense of urgency, a winning attitude that I haven't seen before. And it's in the way we prepare. It's in the way we approach each workday, and I think fans will see it in the way that we play." The Panthers seem to have a ways to go to fulfill Kalil's promise after finishing 6-10 last season in coach Ron Rivera's first season. The team does boast dynamic second-year quarterback Cam Newton to build around. Rivera told NFL.com that he likes Kalil's boldness. "Good," Rivera said. "Because if we don't have 53 guys with that attitude in our locker room right now, then we gotta find the guys that want it. We don't know what's going to happen. "But we gotta come out and play and play hard and do everything we can to win that Super Bowl, and they have the right attitude, that right mental frame of mind, and that's what Ryan's done. Ryan's put it out there, like, 'Hey. This is my mental outlook, this is my frame of mind. This is what I want, so let's go out and get it.'" Of course, predictions aren't anything new. Vince Young labeled the Philadelphia Eagles a "Dream Team" last summer. The Eagles missed the playoffs with an 8-8 record. Panthers owner Jerry Richardson also has come up short in the past, promising a Super Bowl within 10 years after he was awarded the franchise. Carolina is entering its 18th season. "For eighteen years we've wanted, hoped and tried," Kalil writes in the letter. "But no more. A moment is upon us, where dreams become beliefs and yearning becomes conviction." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHector Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Was hoping this had something to do with his mom and his family one-upping Rex's in the home video department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno the Jet Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Was hoping this had something to do with his mom and his family one-upping Rex's in the home video department. Sorry to disappoint, but at least this doesn't rule out the possibility of that happening. So there's still hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Mangold mugging for pictures > Kalil's predictions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Where is the national outrage over this prediction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Where is the national outrage over this prediction? That will only happen when they fail to win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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