Prediction: Kelvin Benjamin > Sammy Watkins

[Navy_football]

Even stats are meaningless in the grand scheme of things. Pieces of a puzzle are being acquired. 

Sammy catches 4 passes for 160 yards and 1 TD in a losing effort. KB catches 9 passes for 90 yards and 3 TDs in a winning effort. Who had the better game - for their team?

Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers need a BIG target that can win the 50/50 passes over DBs. The homerun threat doesn't really fit the offensive philosophy. Good to have, and you'll need it every now and then. But a guy that can go up and move the chains on 3rd and 7, and muscle defenders in the endzone is more important right now.

 

Makes sense.

 

 

That was probably too easy. Let's make it a little more difficult and say Sammy caught 4 passes for 210 yards and 1 TD. KB stays the same. He still had the better game - for his team, because Buffalo couldn't close the deal on Sammy's big plays leading to a "lose".

 

If anyone watched Carolina play SF in the playoffs, they'll agree that a RZ threat and a competent OG or two is what they needed to move on to Seattle. 

[Porn Shop Clerk]

i think benjamin has great hands, but can he catch cam's heat?

 

cam throws the ball as hard as anyone.   its really the only glaring flaw in his game.

[cultclassiccat]

I'm excited about him too, but that top GIF would get him a 15 yard taunting penalty in the NFL.

exactly this.

 

he could have doubled down and pancaked the second guy who ran right past him.  he had enough time to square himself up.  i think he's smart enough to watch the tape and see that.  i know the coaches will remind him.

 

in fairness i think i would want to gloat a sec too.  damn fine block. 

[beastson]

That Auburn catch

 

Somebody post the gif of the TD catch on the baseline of the endzone. Highest I've seen him jump

[Razeyfingers]

i think benjamin has great hands, but can he catch cam's heat?

 

cam throws the ball as hard as anyone.   its really the only glaring flaw in his game.

 

From what Im seeing on the tape here and there, he's very comfortable in the air. Interesting basketball background, I suspect his reflexes are good for short passes as well. Down field he knows he's the biggest guy and appears to want to use it every play. I think thats where he needs to change his mindset. Use it when you need to but have faith in guile, speed, and misdirection too. Thats how Megatron plays.

 

Hands look good, brother, Idk. Just seems he needs to learn from Ricky and the fellas for a bit to sharpen up his game. As far as Cam's bullets go, its kind of like back in the day when you go to the batting cage. You could crank the speed to different levels and it might be hard to catch them at first but you eventually build a expectation of how fast its going to be. It may take time but if he has the hands to catch from Winston then its close enough to Cam that he can adjust.

 

That was one year too wasnt it? I dont know his full story in college. Thats quick adjusting for a guy who just popped on the scene at FSU.

[Porn Shop Clerk]

cam's passes hurt.   i can tell just from looking at them.  we had a kid in high school i couldn't catch because he threw it too hard.   never had that problem with anyone else.

[t96]

Benjamin > Julio Jones.

[usmcpanthers]

He looks like one of those types that has game speed and doesnt run the 40 well. His strides are so long i dont see how he couldnt. I have short legs and ran 4.3 4.4 all day in track. And yes I still have track results to back in up. Anyway in game footage he always outruns everyone. The Brandon Marshall comparisons are what I think so far, cant wait to see him play! You can teach height, and thats what has me excited the most.

[Peppers90 NC]

if he keeps jumping for balls that are below eye-level, he will have some balls broken up

[Delhommey]

As a diehard FSU fan that can't stand Clempson I have say: slooooooow down, buddy.

Watkins is the real deal. Kelvin still needs a lot of work

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[Razeyfingers]

cam's passes hurt.   i can tell just from looking at them.  we had a kid in high school i couldn't catch because he threw it too hard.   never had that problem with anyone else.

 

fair nuff, but, at this level and what we're seeing so far, I feel like he's going to adapt.

[FootballMaestro]

Even stats are meaningless in the grand scheme of things. Pieces of a puzzle are being acquired. 

Sammy catches 4 passes for 160 yards and 1 TD in a losing effort. KB catches 9 passes for 90 yards and 3 TDs in a winning effort. Who had the better game - for their team?

Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers need a BIG target that can win the 50/50 passes over DBs. The homerun threat doesn't really fit the offensive philosophy. Good to have, and you'll need it every now and then. But a guy that can go up and move the chains on 3rd and 7, and muscle defenders in the endzone is more important right now.

 

 

 

That was probably too easy. Let's make it a little more difficult and say Sammy caught 4 passes for 210 yards and 1 TD. KB stays the same. He still had the better game - for his team, because Buffalo couldn't close the deal on Sammy's big plays leading to a "lose".

 

If anyone watched Carolina play SF in the playoffs, they'll agree that a RZ threat and a competent OG or two is what they needed to move on to Seattle. 

 

And contrary to what many think: The Panthers will through deep, if their offensive line and receivers are legit. 

 

Last year, their offensive line couldn't hold a 4 man pass rush, and/or their receivers many times couldn't get separation even when they did. 

[FootballMaestro]

From what Im seeing on the tape here and there, he's very comfortable in the air. Interesting basketball background, I suspect his reflexes are good for short passes as well. Down field he knows he's the biggest guy and appears to want to use it every play. I think thats where he needs to change his mindset. Use it when you need to but have faith in guile, speed, and misdirection too. Thats how Megatron plays.

 

Hands look good, brother, Idk. Just seems he needs to learn from Ricky and the fellas for a bit to sharpen up his game. As far as Cam's bullets go, its kind of like back in the day when you go to the batting cage. You could crank the speed to different levels and it might be hard to catch them at first but you eventually build a expectation of how fast its going to be. It may take time but if he has the hands to catch from Winston then its close enough to Cam that he can adjust.

 

That was one year too wasnt it? I dont know his full story in college. Thats quick adjusting for a guy who just popped on the scene at FSU.

 

I guess you haven't seen/noticed him run (before and after the catch). 

 

He's very fluid and shifty. 

[t96]

As a diehard FSU fan that can't stand Clempson I have say: slooooooow down, buddy.

Watkins is the real deal. Kelvin still needs a lot of work

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Watkins is not the real deal, yet. No rookie is the real deal, until they've proven it at the highest level of competition. Right now, KB and Watkins are the same. Unproven rookies who haven't even been to training camp yet.