Jump to content
  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

BR Post Draft Power Rankings


Recommended Posts

You know you rolled your eyes when you read the title, if not for the notion of a power ranking in May then for the source...Bleacher Report.

I thought this was funny if...well, definitely for nothing else. After being ridiculed for not drafting/reaching for need by most pundits the highly reputable BR says this:

Throughout the draft, the Panthers reached for need to fill out the roster—including first-round receiver Kelvin Benjamin—but most of those picks won't turn into quality NFL starters right away.

They have us ranked 22. I find this just as ridiculous as grading draftees now, but I got a chuckle out of it.

http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2060050-nfl-power-rankings-where-do-teams-stack-up-after-the-draft/page/12

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I don't pay a bit of attention to post-draft grades or rankings.  I really should learn not to pay attention to pre-draft hype, but I can't help it.  I'm just starving for some football.  However, post-draft grades/rankings are the most worthless among a lot of worthless football "reporting" and "analysis".  Once the draft is over, no one gives a damn about what the pundits thought about the prospects.  Now we know what the actual NFL coaches, scouts, and GMs thought about them.  So, we especially don't give a damn about how the pundits think draft classes stacked up against their worthless opinions.

 

*rant off*

Link to comment
Share on other sites

yeah even in cam's first 2 years, panthers were always close to winning games. really wasn't shocked when they jumped to 12-4...when you think about it.

 

panthers have a chance to get in the playoffs again and maybe win a superbowl.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I read this earlier in the day and it said "the Jaguars" reached for virtually every pick.  At that point I discounted it and moved on.  I see that they fixed the glaring passerby error but failed to address the base context.  We never reached.for need.  We did the opposite.  Why take a DE in the 2nd and a safety in the 4th if you are reaching for need.  No logic.  Just filling a word quota.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.


  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Also, in regards to XL and guys like Renfrow and JHJ, it’s hard to truly evaluate them because they aren’t getting enough opportunities.  XL, to me, seems like he turned a corner, which was evident in that career game a couple of weeks ago…  but then he’s only getting a couple of targets over the next couple of weeks.  Not to pile on Bryce because everyone knows where I stand on him, but it’s because of him.  Bryce made a nice throw to him yesterday, XL made a nice clutch grab, and then a packers defender took a cheap shot on him and he was out for a bit (I believe he came back?).  But, overall, it feels like for most of our WRs it’s feast or famine and no in between:  it’s not enough consistency in targets and distribution.
    • Pretty sure it was both.  And the screen throw to rico that he literally jumped to do and it sailed over his head.  That type of poo is not fixable
    • I just think it was an awful throw. He was trying to throw to the back pylon and just missed terribly. He had a little bit of pressure in his face and he can't deal with that. That's when the awful throws usually happen. I don't have a problem with that shot if it's thrown to the back pylon where it should've been. That ball thrown correctly to the outside is either caught by XL of is safely missed high and/or outside. You cannot miss that throw short and inside.
×
×
  • Create New...