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!

     

Carolina Panthers Most Underrated Player All-Time

Plewis

By Plewis,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

Plewis Newbie

Plewis

Posted
Posted

Alright guys,
 

So JOAT had a thread about the most underrated defenders in the NFL and it got me thinking about, for the Panthers, who the most underrated defensive player all-time would be. I went on to start to make a thread about and thought, hey why not just throw out your most underrated offensive player also. Now I want to be clear. This is all relative. While TD is underrated nationally, he wouldn't be underrated here. These are guys you think other Huddlers were/are going to be quick to forget.

Defensive -- Sherrod Martin FS

Dude was a 2nd round draft choice back in 2009. I forgot he went so high. 23 impressed me from the moment he stepped on the field. He got 2 INTs his first game starting. You didn't hear his name much because I think QBs weren't throwing to him. He went on to play for the Jags (fug them just because we're playing them this week) and the Bears.

Offensive -- Garry Williams OL

Not Gary Williams, the coach of Maryland basketball. Big 65 played O-line for the Panthers for the last 5 years. Some of you I'm sure know and appreciate his skills but he generally flew under-the-radar.  In 2009 he was the only undrafted rookie to make the Panthers active roster. Williams started 11 games in 2010 and was playing everywhere on the right side of the line for us and did pretty good. In 2011 he broke his ankle in the first preseason game. Ron said he was going to be the de-facto starter at Guard that year. Played all 16 games the next year and started in 9 of them. Torn ACL in 2013. Hip problems last year. So he was an injury flame-out but he was so cheap and so versatile. 

I may be biased because I happened to play a pick up game of bball Garry summer of '10 and I was impressed with his athleticism, especially for his size. He could move and he could shoot.He walked up cold and first ball he touched he drilled a trey. I said, Iz Y0|__| a PANTh4RZ PL4YA?

Now it's your guys' turn. Make your argument, biased or not and surprise us.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Khyber53 Grand Master

Khyber53

Posted
Posted

Most underrated of all time was Chris Gamble. He was the quiet shut down corner. Early in his career, he was an interception machine and later on, opponents just quit throwing at whoever he was covering. He never made a big deal of his skills, wasn't a trash talker, he just quietly went out and took care of business.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
The NFL Shield At Midfield Grand Master

The NFL Shield At Midfield

Posted
Posted

Most underrated of all time was Chris Gamble. He was the quiet shut down corner. Early in his career, he was an interception machine and later on, opponents just quit throwing at whoever he was covering. He never made a big deal of his skills, wasn't a trash talker, he just quietly went out and took care of business.

 

the fact that gamble never made a pro bowl is some bullshit.  if you check out his advanced statistics his passer rating when thrown at was comparable to guys like revis near the end of his career.  he was arguably a snub in 2005 too.

he got out of the league on his own terms with his health in tact and was well prepared for the rest of his life thanks to careful planning which is great in and of itself.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

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

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • MasterAwesome
      shough vs tmac off rookie of the year

      By MasterAwesome · Posted

      Please don't tell me you just averaged the QB ratings of all of Shough's starts to declare his QB rating as better 😂 I hope you don't actually believe that's how it works.  Otherwise please show your math on Shough's QB rating as a starter. Thanks for including Shough's 2.6 more Rushing YPG in this comparison, really doesn't feel at all like you're desperately grasping for as many straws as you can here. The truth is, it takes a statistical bottom-tier starting QB like Bryce Young to make Shough look simply OK by comparison.  And that bottom-tier starting QB still, by your own admission, puts up more points for his offense than Shough.  You're framing this as damning for Bryce, but in reality the fact that him and Bryce are so neck-and-neck is shining Shough in a very poor light. Yes Shough is a rookie and Young is a 3rd year starter, which is why I circle back to my position of Shough having a "pretty solid, encouraging rookie season" whereas you're fanboying over him.  Never mind that Shough is 2 years older than Bryce though.  Normally yes a QB's experience in the league is invaluable...but Bryce is kind of a unique situation considering the biggest complaint with him is he is too physically limited to succeed in the league.  Do we think a QB can overcome severe physical limitations simply with experience?  Also I remember wayyyy back (/s) when we cared so much about DJ Johnson being an older rookie and our standard for them being that they're more NFL-ready and able to contribute sooner rather than later.  But now all of a sudden Shough is just a poor little 26-year-old rookie on an awful team.  Seriously...the way you frame everything around Shough is straight out of a fanfic.  Constantly referencing with tears in your eyes how he's succeeding against all odds on such an awful team.  Meanwhile the Saints' D is 14th in PPG and their offense (led by Shough) is 29th in PPG.  Telling me how the Saints managed a win on Shough's shoulders against the Jets last week who put up...*checks notes*...6 points against the Saints' D.  Yes god bless the savior Shough who willed his team to victory against those juggernauts led by Brady Cook.  Never mind how Taysom Hill threw as many touchdowns in 1 passing attempt as Shough did in 49 passing attempts.  Yikes.
    • Anybodyhome
      Canes vs Panthers 7pm

      By Anybodyhome · Posted

      Who's gonna drop the gloves? I can't think of a single player on this team that can fight. Period. Much less get the best of an opposing player. Please.
    • CRA
      shough vs tmac off rookie of the year

      By CRA · Posted

      as a starter, Shough is better this year in all the aspects I shared with you.  Facts. You disputed nothing I said because I’m talking starts and my numbers are right 
×
×
  • Create New...