ESPN top 100 players--Luke doesn't make top 10

[Captain Morgan]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/NFLRANK2015/top-100-players 

 

As an 18-year-old true freshman at Boston College in 2009, Kuechly racked up a ridiculous 158 tackles, second in college football. Not only did he lead college football in tackles in each of the next two seasons, he has also been his team's leading tackler in each of his last six seasons (college and pro). "He's simply the best middle linebacker in football," said one panelist. Even crazier: He's arguably the best cover linebacker in the NFL -- and he won't be 25 until nextApril.

Add it up: Kuechly leads the NFL with 473 tackles since being drafted in 2012.

 

[Mol3m4n]

I don't think Sherman is a top 30 player. There I said it. 

[Mol3m4n]

And Luck is super overrated. 

[Captain Morgan]

this list may have been premium earlier and now free, but I thought it was interesting.

74. Greg Olsen | Panthers | Rating: 81.54

 

85. Cam Newton | Panthers | Rating: 80.39

 

98. Thomas Davis | Panthers | Rating: 79.34

[CarolinaSamurai]

And Luck is super overrated. 

i agree with both points. Watching us sack Luck and making him stop complimenting the tacklers bc he's upset will make me soooo happy. 

[janderson20vt]

And Luck is super overrated. 

Um, no, not really. He had 40 touchdowns his 3rd year in the league. He already plays like a top 3 QB in the NFL.

[mpugh6]

This is what was written for Cam Newton. Typical Panthers bashing.

 

"While Newton is not an elite NFL passer, voters still see him as the difference between a competitive Carolina squad and one of the worst teams in the NFL. "You have to consider Newton in the context of what the Panthers asked him to do last year: play through broken ribs with very little pass protection and a poor receiving corps," said one panelist. Nobody doubts Newton's almost unique ability to carry a team both as a passer and often the best running option. The question is whether he'll ever have enough help to not have to be both."

[countryboi]

Sherman and Revis rated higher than Luke? its unlikely they they have the same effect on the game that Luke does.

[the butch]

They didn't put a LB in the Top 10 period.  As for Cam, seems like they graded him low and then in the commentary said he's the one that carries the entire offense.  Now, tell me, how can the number 85 best player in the NFL carry an entire offense?  To me, that makes him the best player in the NFL.  And screw the JJ Watt hype train.  Aaron Rodgers is the best player at the most difficult position, he's number 1 imo.  Watt may be top 10, but to put him ahead of Rodgers is nothing but clickbait. 

[Cookie Lyon]

This is what was written for Cam Newton. Typical Panthers bashing.

 

"While Newton is not an elite NFL passer, voters still see him as the difference between a competitive Carolina squad and one of the worst teams in the NFL. "You have to consider Newton in the context of what the Panthers asked him to do last year: play through broken ribs with very little pass protection and a poor receiving corps," said one panelist. Nobody doubts Newton's almost unique ability to carry a team both as a passer and often the best running option. The question is whether he'll ever have enough help to not have to be both."

I agree with what they said.

[Panfan35]

Thats funny considering newtons stats are close to lucks when you average it all out. Tired of all the cam hate but numbers dont lie. When ever cams name comes up its all about wins, there are 10 other people on the field.

[Udogg]

As long as there is no other LB rated higher than Luke I don't see the issue.

As far as the Luck hate, you guys might as well let it go.  He is anointed.  Short of a historical drop in stats he will be rated high by default.  Couple that with the fact that he IS a good QB and he plays in a weak division, he is going to come up high or rating forever.

The JJ Watt thing ,, its value rated. Plus the hype train is going so

[CRA]

This is what was written for Cam Newton. Typical Panthers bashing.

 

"While Newton is not an elite NFL passer, voters still see him as the difference between a competitive Carolina squad and one of the worst teams in the NFL. "You have to consider Newton in the context of what the Panthers asked him to do last year: play through broken ribs with very little pass protection and a poor receiving corps," said one panelist. Nobody doubts Newton's almost unique ability to carry a team both as a passer and often the best running option. The question is whether he'll ever have enough help to not have to be both."

That ain't Panther bashing.  That is the truth.

Look at what is around Luck on offense, look around Cam.  They started acquiring legit skill talent specifically for Luck the day he was drafted......we didn't add the first person until Cam was entering his 4th year.

[BigBoss]

I love topics like these. It tells me who are blind homers and who actually know the game.

You can make a case either way for Luke being possibly top ten. I say no, but it isn't wrong for him to be there.

And some of you, just loooooooooool

Luck is overhyped?

JJ shouldn't be top 10?

 

Richard Sherman isn't a top 30 player? You guys are are hilarious.