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!

     

Ed Dickson is the future?


Cookie Lyon

Recommended Posts

 David Newton thought he was...

Quote

  2016 grade: B-plus. If this grade was on Olsen alone it would be an A. He once again led the team in receptions (80) and receiving yards (1,073). But Ed Dickson took a step backward as a possible future replacement for Olsen, catching only 10 passes for 134 yards and one touchdown. Seventh-round pick Beau Sandland didn’t make the 53-man roster and free-agent pickup Chris Manhertz had just one catch for 10 yards.

The bad: Dickson was given a three-year, $6.8 million deal before the 2015 season because he showed promise of being a player that possibly could replace Olsen. While he remains a vital part of the offense as a blocker, he hasn’t emerged as a receiver to complement Olsen. His 10 catches this year were seven fewer than he had the year before.

Final thought: As big as the tight end is to the Carolina offense and Newton, with Dickson set to become a free agent after this season, it might be time to pull the trigger on a future replacement for Olsen. The draft appears the best and least expensive avenue for that. So a tight end might be something to consider with the extra third-round pick the Panthers are expected to get for losing cornerback Josh Norman in free agency.

http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/24327/te-greg-olsen-continues-to-shine-for-panthers-but-what-about-his-future-replacement

 

I'm not sure why David Newton thought Ed Dickson would be Greg Olsen's future replacement to begin with. 

Thoughts?

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I've never been sold on Dickson being anyone's replacement, especially Olsens but are we using him to his full potential is a question. I don't focus on him enough to form an educated opinion on it. 

That having been said, one would have to conclude by his staying power that he is a solid number 2/3.

To me, he does all the basics just good enough to hold a roster spot but doesn't standout.  He could be replaced if the right guy comes along. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

8 minutes ago, Bronn said:

lol he's 2 years younger... By the time Olsen retires, Dickson will be an afterthought... He could very well be cut this offseason...

We made a big mistake by cutting Sandland. I think we really dropped the ball in that situation.

Do we know where Sandland is now? I did have some hopes for him. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

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


  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Saw this show up in my new feed. Nice to see a couple of our rookies making it into the top 5 so far, even if it is a pff measure... From https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-top-15-rookies-week-9-2025 ... 4. TE Mitchell Evans, Carolina Panthers (78.7) Evans struggled in the Panthers’ tight win over the Packers, finishing with a 41.8 PFF overall grade — third worst among tight ends this week. He was not targeted in the game and played only one snap in pass protection. He did log 15 run-blocking snaps, and although he earned a 68.9 PFF run-blocking grade in zone looks (seven snaps), his 39.0 mark in gap schemes (second worst for the week) dragged him down to a 46.6 PFF run-blocking grade overall — sixth worst for the week. Despite seeing zero targets over his past two games, Evans still leads the Carolina tight end group with a 74.3 PFF receiving grade. He has caught all nine of his targets for 90 yards, six first downs and two touchdowns. Evans also leads the Panthers’ tight end group in PFF run-blocking grade (72.2). He has recorded a 20.5% positive play rate across 175 snaps.  5. WR Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers (78.6) McMillan had a better day against the Packers, recording four catches for 46 yards. Most of that production came in the first quarter via two 16-yard catches — one of which he snatched from Carrington Valentine’s hands, who was in perfect position to break up the pass. McMillan accounted for three first downs on the day, although Green Bay was able to limit his impact after the catch, holding him to 0.8 yards after the catch per reception. McMillan now has 41 catches for 558 yards — a top-15 mark. He is also tied for second with 19 explosive gains of 15-plus yards. Three of McMillan’s catches against the Packers came between the numbers, bringing him to 22 for 318 yards and 19 first downs (tied for second most) this season. He owns a 26.1% threat rate and a 76.6 PFF receiving grade between the numbers. He also ranks in the top 10 in explosive gains (10) and yards after the catch per reception (5.5) within that area of the field. 
    • At least we don't need to hear overreacting about towels ...
    • Actually there is, try being a Charlotte Hornets fan. I mean the team fuging moved at its peak and hasn't recovered since and that was 25 years ago
×
×
  • Create New...