SPARTANBURG, S.C. – This time last year, with change happening all around him, center Ryan Kalil served as the anchor for a wind-swept ship.
But the winds of change eventually subsided, and now Kalil begins training camp this year as the anchor of a sturdier ship.
"I think we're in a lot better place this year than we were last year," Kalil said. "A lot of that has to do with experience.
"I think the biggest part about pro football for any position is confidence. If you can get some games under your belt and play well, you can build off of that.