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How rookie Chuba Hubbard could perfect the Panthers' backfield


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link:How rookie Chuba Hubbard could perfect the Panthers’ backfield (usatoday.com)

Mike Davis ended up only averaging 42 yards per game.

Chuba Hubbard waits for the right moment to move forward, even if it isn’t following his lead blocker. 

Hubbard was an All-American at Oklahoma State who totaled 2,094 yards and 21 touchdowns on 328 carries, averaging 6.4 yards per rush. What he showed on tape was fluid hips and the ability to find the right gap

The article as 2 excellent videos showing Hubbard's ability to read blocks and defense openings.

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Can we really hit on ALL these rookies?  By “all” I’m referring to first 3 rounds and Chuba.

I’ll buy a Fitterer jersey, No… I’ll get a Fitts tattoo,  if Horn, Marshall, Christensen, Tommy-knocker and Chubba all become meaningful contributors/starters for this team.

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13 minutes ago, L-TownCat said:

Can we really hit on ALL these rookies?  By “all” I’m referring to first 3 rounds and Chuba.

I’ll buy a Fitterer jersey, No… I’ll get a Fitts tattoo,  if Horn, Marshall, Christensen, Tommy-knocker and Chubba all become meaningful contributors/starters for this team.

Hitting in the 3 rounds is doable.  We have done it before. 

High odds a lot of those in rounds 4-7 never do much. 

 

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16 minutes ago, L-TownCat said:

Can we really hit on ALL these rookies?  By “all” I’m referring to first 3 rounds and Chuba.

I’ll buy a Fitterer jersey, No… I’ll get a Fitts tattoo,  if Horn, Marshall, Christensen, Tommy-knocker and Chubba all become meaningful contributors/starters for this team.

I think it is easier to hit on a rookie on a rebuild team because they get to see the field and show what they can do.  If we weren't rebuilding, some of these guys would have to displace an established vet and would never see the field.  I don't think Chinn would have had as many tackles of Luke didn't retire.

I really do think Fletcher and Nixon and UDFA Moore have legitimate chances to contribute.  Shi and Taylor have tougher roads cause the WR and CB rooms are getting crowded.  

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39 minutes ago, L-TownCat said:

Can we really hit on ALL these rookies?  By “all” I’m referring to first 3 rounds and Chuba.

I’ll buy a Fitterer jersey, No… I’ll get a Fitts tattoo,  if Horn, Marshall, Christensen, Tommy-knocker and Chubba all become meaningful contributors/starters for this team.

It's highly unlikely we hit on more than about 3. If we get something like a 50+% hit rate, that would be best draft class in franchise history discussion.

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