2014 vs 2015 - Wide Receivers

[Jeremy Igo]

Last week I compared the Carolina Panthers offensive lines. 

This week it is time to take a look at the 2015 Carolina Panthers wide receivers against those of 2014. These lineups are as of today and this same day one year ago. 

The lineup and approximate depth chart looks something like this...

 

2014	2015
Kelvin Benjamin	Kelvin Benjamin
Jerrico Cotchery	Devin Funchess
Jason Avant	Corey Brown
Tiquan Underwood	Ted Ginn
Kealoha Pilares	Brenton Bersin
Marvin McNutt	Jerricho Cotchery
Tavaress King	Stephen Hill
Brenton Bersin	Marcus Lucas
Marcus Lucas	Jarrett Boykin
Corey Brown	Mike Brown
Toney Clemmons	Damiere Byrd
De'Andre Presley	De'Andre Presley

 

 

Kelvin Benjamin took over the primary target spot last year from day one. From there, it does appear to be significant improvement in terms of starters and depth. 

3 players in the Panthers top 6 options at this point last season ended up not making the team. Rookie risers Corey Brown displaced Jason Avant by mid season 2014. 

The top 6 of 2014 compared to this far in 2015 shows tremendous improvement. Benjamin, Funchess, Brown, Ginn, Bersin and Cotchery look to be the best overall receivers corps the Panthers have had in many, many seasons. 

Thus, by once again crunching the numbers and applying our proprietary Huddle Algorithm, I can safely say the Carolina Panthers receives have seen a 38.21% increase in skill, speed, and overall ability over this time last season. 

Agree or Disagree? 

 

 

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[89_Bottomline]

100% poll attempt?

 

How could anyone possibly argue we haven't improved at WR..

[Jeremy Igo]

Oh, they will..... they will. 

[caatfan]

 I can safely say the Carolina Panthers receives have seen a 38.21% increase in skill, speed, and overall ability over this time last season. 

I wouldn't object to switching a couple of digits and making it an 83.21% improvement. I think all the bases are covered now.

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

How could anyone possibly argue we haven't improved at WR..

 Don't doubt the Huddle.

[Khyber53]

Sure looks good on paper, and the group has a much better feel to it. Plenty of reason to be optimistic. Won't know for sure until they take the field in week 1, but I think we might be onto something good here.

[Moorgan]

Who voted no and why? Inquiring minds want to know. Seeing as how 6 of the top 7 from last year are no longer on the team and we saw improved play on the field at the end of last year, there is no logic that leads one to vote no.

[PhillyB]

no question. unless the funch completely flubs it (he won't) every single guy on the right is a tangible, measurable improvement over the guy on the left. major upgrade in talent at the position.

[MHS831]

I have not seen the numbers, but I will go out on a limb here and say that we are WAY better without increasing the salary cap hit much if at all.

 

[motocross_cat]

KB still has to prove himself (and fat and immature)

 

Funch has not played a down

 

Corey is fragile and really not that fast

 

Cotch is old

 

And bersin can not return punts

 

Seriously tho i think we are in a great spot as far as recivers go this year.

[The Huddler]

I vote no because i like to complain and pit down poo

 

jk heck yes

 

but i do bitch

[Mr Mojo Risin]

This will be the best WR corps Cam has had at any point in his career so far. 

Edited June 29, 2015 by Mr Mojo Risin

[pantherphan96]

Just re-watched highlights of the Cards-Panthers playoff game, and I really hope that someone replaces Cotchery. Especially after he stopped running a route in the middle of a play and cost us a TD.

[Ivan The Awesome]

KB still has to prove himself (and fat and immature)

 

Funch has not played a down

 

Corey is fragile and really not that fast

 

Cotch is old

 

And bersin can not return punts

 

Seriously tho i think we are in a great spot as far as recivers go this year.

Not sure if serious..