kungfoodude

Not a hothead, just the classic WR diva. It's not a rarity.

Diontae Johnson unfazed by trade rumors, prefers to stay with Panthers https://thescore.com/nfl/news/3089864

Well this is technically the last year on his contract(the remainder is void years). He would really have to take a hell of a team friendly deal for him to come back.

Also good to see all the fan nonsense about Bryce pouting/sulking is completely untrue. I think our team chemistry is far better than some of us think

Also good to see all the fan nonsense about Bryce pouting/sulking is completely untrue. I think our team chemistry is far better than some of us think.

I doubt there will be much improvement for the defensive unit. But, if individual players can improve(Wallace being one) then I think it will be about as successful as it can be. I suspect these lumps are gonna keep coming on D. It's just the side effect of having this little talent.

I mean, The King Of Pop has played quite well. Troy Hill has been struggling somewhat. Maybe they want an upgrade there.

Well if you have been out of it for a week.....I probably wouldn't look outside.....especially if you are still on mushrooms.

Well it's not really DB that is getting decimated with injuries, so it's a little bit of a head scratcher. Maybe switching to a 3-2-6 defense??

Generally speaking he has actually played quite poorly. But, he's also very much one of our "project" players that is being forced into action. It's a good opportunity for him gain a ton of experience and reps while not really hurting us much due to the historically bad nature of our defense overall.

You mean historically?

Pick a stat and I can give a top 10 or bottom 10.

So what were you thinking? Bottom 10 ranking for each?

I can try. What kind of stats are you looking for?

Not a big deal. If you want specifics, just ask and I will dig them up. I want this to be informative.

Nah. I just like these little stats dives. Plus, look at how good our pass coverage actually is.

In terms of? I did put the rankings historically for all the categories.

Which category specifically?

I mean.....he is a core player potentially. Outside D. Brown and Shaq, it's a lot of "whodats."

I created a little spreadsheet to track some random items to see how this 2024 unit stacks up to previous Panthers years. I will try to update this a couple of times during the season for context. Everything is in a "per game" format. Pressures/GM are only from 2018 to current and QB Hits/GM are from 2006 to current. Sacks/GM 2024: 1.25 (30th all time) Least All Time: 2024 Most All Time: 2013, 1996 (3.75) QB Hits/GM(2006-current) 2024: 2.75 (19th all time) Least All Time: 2024 Most All Time: 2015 (7.44) Pressures/GM(2018-current) 2024: 3.25 (7th all time) Least All Time: 2024 Most All Time: 2019 (10.13) Points Per Game 2024: 32.35 Most All Time: 2024 Least All Time: 1996 (13.63) Total Yards Per Game Allowed 2024: 358.0 (24th All Time) Most All Time: 2011 (377.62) Least All Time: 2005 (282.62) Passing Yards Per Game Allowed 2024: 209.25 (10th All Time) Most All Time: 2016 (268.19) Least All Time: 2023 (171.53) Rushing Yards Per Game Allowed 2024: 148.75 (30th All Time) Most All Time: 2024 Least All Time: 2013 (86.94) Forced TO's/GM 2024: 1.25 (27th All Time) Least All Time: 2023 (0.65) Most All Time: 2005 (2.63) PFR Defensive Simple Rating System(overall defensive metric) 2024: -10.50 Least All Time: 2024 Most All Time: 2013 (8.6) If you have any other things you would liked tracked as far as defensive metrics/stats, let me know and I can add them in successive versions.

I looked at the Cushion data too and it appears that he gets the least cushion of all our receivers. My guess is that it is influenced by several factors. I would assume he is usually drawing the best cover guy or extra coverage more often than the rest. He is also the slightest of all those WR's, so I would assume they are less likely to be worried about getting bodied if they are in press coverage. The rest is probably just the type of routes he is getting.

But we may not have a choice in the matter. Let's say he just has no desire to come back here. You you to at least consider offers, at that point. There are a lot of factors we don't see. Team chemistry, morale, scheme fit, etc.

I think it just depends on that "offer you can't refuse" aspect. It's tough to even think about trading him now because we are only 4 games in, finally looking competitive and AT is out. By game 6 or 7, things may be more clear, the price may be too good, etc. Honestly, if he had no desire to return at all, it would make sense to move him if we are still rattling off losses. The fear would be it takes some of the juice out of the offense and hurts morale

You know, he actually has the least separation of any of our WR's per NFL Next Gen Stats. 2.4 yds. Behind Mingo, AT and XL(in that order).

Especially for KC since their 1st rounder will basically be a 2nd.