Does Darryl Williams have a legit shot at replacing Mike Remmers?

[Fan01]

I think Williams may not be an upgrade over Remmers in pass blocking but what I really want to see if the improvement in our run blocking because I think Williams can be dominant there.  I think our ability to run the ball is a little misleading because of Cam.  We don't have two really good run blocks guards but very weak run block tackles. 

I really want to see us excel in those run plays where the tackle blows his guy up.  I think if you improve our traditional run blocking that is the best defense against speed rushers.  I don't want to block Von Miller, I want Daryl Williams and Turner to run block his ass into the dirt, have Tolbert blast his fat butt behind them to the second lever walling over the lineback and have Cammy Cam doing downhill against a safety or CB. 

I also want to point out that it wasn't just Remmers getting blown up against Von Miller.  What made it much, much worse is that Tolbert, Olsen and whomever else we had trying to help against the speed rushers pretty much sucked too.  That is one thing I really like about us drafting Hunter Henry...dude is a great blocker. 

[CelticCat]

I honestly thought there was a point during the season where they should have starting working him in more. But how do you bench a starter when we were on the run we had. I dont think that would have been a great locker-room move. I would never wish any Panther injury but that was likely the only way Daryl got in there his rookie year. Im rewatching the games for last yeay and im at the point where Norwell is injured ans Amini is filling in, nothing against Daryl but continuity is key. Its like Amini drags both Kalils and Oher play down.

[JawnyBlaze]

Many of us were complaining about Remmers long before the SB.  He's not Bell bad by any means, but if we're going to be legitimate year in and year out contenders for the SB we need an upgrade there.  There will come a time when we can't rely on Cam's super powers all the time, and it's unfair to him that we do now. 

I'm satisfied with the line right now outside of RT. Oher is an example of not having the best guy at the position, but being good enough to get by.  I hope Williams is ready to take over there sooner rather than later. If we don't have to address OT in this draft it really opens up our possibilities.

[The_Rainmaker]

3 hours ago, KSpan said:

Byron Bell is/was bad. Nate Chandler is/was bad. Mike Remmers is an average player who has performed satisfactorily against almost everyone he's faced, and it's unfortunate for both him and Carolina that they faced arguably the best edge rusher in the NFL in the Super Bowl. Not saying that Remmers is an answer or that Carolina shouldn't look to upgrade, because they should, but calling him bad is incorrect.

If Panthers wants to win playoff games and Superbowl where likely gonna face elite pass rushers. IMO Remmers is not gonna be able to hold against that level of competition, time for Daryl Williams.

[CelticCat]

And in fairness to Remmers the backs deserve some blame for some piss poor protection during the SB. Didnt Tolbert miss a chip on Miller for the first fumble? Fozzy wasnt much better.

[hepcat]

I mean we'll know the answer to this in training camp.  I'm sure Williams is going to get a shot to win the RT and maybe even LT spot.  He was getting a few reps at LT in training camp last year.  Having the same offensive line coming back in 2016 is HUGE.  That continuity is a major part of why the 2015 Carolina Panthers were so successful.  Remmers is a FA after this season so Williams might not get a shot to start until 2017.

[the butch]

The answer to this question will be largely answered during the preseason.  Who gets the most PT in games 1 and 2?  Who gets the starter's minuted in game 3?  Who is left proving himself by the last game?

Prior to that, it's just pure speculation based on offseason goings on.

[TheSpecialJuan]

4 hours ago, Hammerin'Cameron34 said:

Daryl Williams will win the starting job if he can not get injured on a PAT

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[Mojo]

This is no slight against Remmers because all in all he had a pretty good season, but there is always room for improvement and every iota will help us get over that last hurdle.

Speedier rushers eat him up and we are more likely to see those kind of guys against playoff teams.  I'd like to see what Daryl is made of.

[Khyber53]

Some folks talk like Remmers isn't also practicing and working out this offseason. He's hopefully improving as well so it will have to be decided at training camp. Just don't be upset if Remmers holds onto his job.

Wow isn't it great to be arguing over which of three pretty good tackles will be starting for us next season? Sure beats a year ago's discussion!

 

[CoastalCat]

6 hours ago, mjligon said:

The Remmers bashing is getting annoying.

Yes, he struggled against speedier pass rushers and got torched in the Super Bowl.

Yes, he played well enough for us to have one of the best/most consistent offenses in the league last season.

Daryl Williams may not be the savior many of you are hoping for. Just saying..

I agree, Remmers is not bad at this. On the other hand, you don't burn a 4th rounder on an OT because you're thinking Oher and Remmers for the long haul. 

[shaqattaq]

6 hours ago, KSpan said:

Byron Bell is/was bad. Nate Chandler is/was bad. Mike Remmers is an average player who has performed satisfactorily against almost everyone he's faced, and it's unfortunate for both him and Carolina that they faced arguably the best edge rusher in the NFL in the Super Bowl. Not saying that Remmers is an answer or that Carolina shouldn't look to upgrade, because they should, but calling him bad is incorrect.

Well said. I expect Remmers to provide quality depth for years to come.

[Rags]

6 hours ago, mjligon said:

The Remmers bashing is getting annoying.

Yes, he struggled against speedier pass rushers and got torched in the Super Bowl.

Yes, he played well enough for us to have one of the best/most consistent offenses in the league last season.

Daryl Williams may not be the savior many of you are hoping for. Just saying..

Daryl Willand may not be but Mike Reemers definitely isn't.

Reemers is solid, a good blocker and can start when needed. However, he shouldn't be more than depth. Ever. Far too many times he got blasted by speed moves.

[Rags]

For the most part, I agree with KSpan. Reemers is solid, and he's performing way above what anyone would expect of him when we signed him. However, he needs to be improved. I'm not looking at just his super bowl game, or the Atlanta game, but several games he got blown up routinely. That being said, he's strong and somewhat reliable, and brings a consistent price to our Oline, where consistency is vital.

 

Going into the season with him as the starter isn't the worst thing in the world. He's not a liability like, say, Harpewas.as