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Let's take a look at how the "draft experts" graded our draft last year


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We all agree last year's draft was fantastic right? Did the experts last year say that at the time? 

 

Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: D

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24559020/nfl-draft-final-team-grades-and-analysis

 

Bucky Brooks, NFL.com: C+

http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap2000000350019/article/nfc-south-draft-grades-brandin-cooks-fits-new-orleans-saints

 

SBNation: C+ (tied for worst overall)

http://www.sbnation.com/a/nfl-draft-grades-2014

 

FoxSports.com: C+

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/photos/now-it-s-time-to-judge-grading-the-2014-nfl-draft-051214

 

Bleacher Report: C-

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2048464-2014-nfl-draft-grades-report-cards-for-all-32-gms/page/6

 

Yahoo: A-

http://sports.yahoo.com/photos/team-by-team-grades-for-the-2014-nfl-draft-1399767620-slideshow/

 

Sports Illustrated: A-

http://www.si.com/nfl/audibles/2014/05/10/2014-nfl-draft-grades

 

ESPN: C-

http://espn.go.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/6456/carolina-draft-class-slightly-above-average

 

It's almost like nobody knows anything. I didn't bother listing some of the lesser known sites that gave us D+s and Cs. Why do we pay attention to these instant grades again?

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The 5 guys we drafted last year that weren't stolen by the Patriots are all going to start this season. That's the definition of an A draft, everyone was a huge contributor their rookie year already.

 

Assuming they all at least maintain their performance, that's a "graduated high school at 16" draft. Graduated college if they all significantly improve.

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http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2015/05/02/first-impressions-rankings-jets-leonard-williams-jaguars-vikings-trae-waynes/26793997/has the Panthers listed dead last, #32, in terms of our draft.

 

In other words, a total load of poo.

 

 

First impression: Maybe the second impression will be better

32. Carolina Panthers: After some wheeling and dealing, they ultimately ended up with just five selections. And they might have made major reaches with the first two — Shaq Thompson, whose position was a matter of debate leading up to the draft, and fellow 'tweener Devin Funchess, who might be a wideout or tight end but could also be severely limited in either role.

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Sad thing is... Yahoo no longer have draft analysts, they just copy whatever rotoworld analyst says... Rotoworld analyst gave us C+ because he don't like players we picked but admits he might not be good at evaluating players... At least he's honest.

That's what he said on our draft.

"Admittedly, I didn't love some of the players Gettleman selected before the draft. So that colors my evaluation of Carolina's 2015 class. I do believe needs were addressed and am aware that my own player evaluations can be imprecise."

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