I was wrong about Oher

[Khyber53]

5 hours ago, shaqattaq said:

I admit that PFF's grading generally confuses and irritates me, but I like this quote. I admit that never in my wildest dreams did I expect Oher to play as well as he has.

" – Possibly the biggest surprise this year for the Panthers offense wasn’t Newton’s breakout season, as he’s had stretches of high quality football in the past. No, it’s the fact that they somehow got Michael Oher (+3.4) to perform like a competent left tackle in pass protection. Newton’s blindside protector hadn’t had a positive pass blocking grade since his rookie year of 2009, and even then, it came mostly at right tackle. This year, he finished with a +7.5 pass blocking grade, the 11th best in the NFL, and on Sunday, he didn’t allow a single pressure. He still has his struggles in run blocking, but the Panthers couldn’t be happier with his performance after trudging through a season with Byron Bell a year ago. "

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/01/04/pro-tb-car-grades-jared-allen-turns-back-the-clock/

Don't feel bad, a lot of folks didn't think he'd do well. I hoped he would, and hoped was the right word because I sure couldn't say it with any confidence at the time. That Gettleman guy, he really knows his stuff, huh?

 

[arieslibra1]

5 hours ago, IGSaint said:

Yeah Oher has been a pleasant surprise. I'm really worried about Remmers in the playoffs though. Hopefully he can put up a great performance. Last Seattle game Remmers was directly responsible for an int. 

I wonder is there a chance Daryl Williams could step in.

[IGSaint]

3 minutes ago, arieslibra1 said:

I wonder is there a chance Daryl Williams could step in.

I think at this point that the team won't mess with the chemistry on the O-line but Darryl should get a good look at starting next year. 

[panthers55]

If you had listened to me in the off season you wouldnt  have to be eating crow about Oher, Ginn, Funchess, Shula and whatever else I said. But watching folks eat it after arguing with me and a few others for hundreds of posts is pretty satisfying.

[juliosantos]

gettleman is seriously the best gm . i knew oher would be a better lt than bell but did not think he would be this good 

[FootballMaestro]

17 hours ago, IGSaint said:

Yeah Oher has been a pleasant surprise. I'm really worried about Remmers in the playoffs though. Hopefully he can put up a great performance. Last Seattle game Remmers was directly responsible for an int. 

Hopefully, two (or one intense) week of preparation can cure all ills? LOL

[Khyber53]

Looking back to the original post on the signing (http://www.carolinahuddle.com/boards/topic/112437-panthers-sign-michael-oher/?page=1) it looks like a fair number of folks were pretty big on the signing. 

[Mvp2014]

17 hours ago, xXxBretWeedxXx said:

When he sees Cam he sees his family. You protect your family.

LOL

[uncfan888]

16 hours ago, thomas96 said:

Palmer or Peterson would be better bets.

They better not win it over him. Dude beat cancer...