PFF grades from last night...Ransom had a night

[Captain Morgan]

Edgar Salmingo, Jr. ✌
@PanthersAnalyst
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PFF's highest-graded #Panthers on defense for preseason game 3 v. the Steelers: (min: 10 snaps)

S Lathan Ransom - 84.7
LB Krys Barnes - 84.3
OLB Princely Umanmielen - 72.4
DL Jared Harrison-Hunte - 71.8
OLB Thomas Incoom - 71.3

[Captain Morgan]

and so did Perkins.  I want him for QB3 and QB2 in the near future.

Edgar Salmingo, Jr. ✌
@PanthersAnalyst
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PFF's highest-graded #Panthers on offense for preseason game 3 v. the Steelers: (min: 15 snaps)

QB Bryce Perkins - 79.5
TE Dominque Dafney - 73.7
RB Emani Bailey - 71.1
WR David Moore - 69.4
RB Raheem Blackshear - 65.0

[Captain Morgan]

Worst of the offense
22. WR Hunter Renfrow: 46.3

23. QB Jack Plummer: 44.4

24. LT Brandon Walton: 44.3

25. LG Chandler Zavala: 41.1

26. RT Michael Tarquin: 41.0

Plummer was not as reliable as Perkins. He connected on just seven of his 14 throws for 48 yards, a touchdown and an interception.

Walton and Tarquin allowed six pressures apiece.

 

Worst of the defense
23. S Trevian Thomas: 46.8

24. DL Jaden Crumedy: 45.6

25. CB Tre Swilling: 36.6

26. S Isaac Gifford: 32.1

27. ILB Bam Martin-Scott: 30.1

Gifford was saddled with a team-worst 31.0 coverage grade. He allowed two receptions for 53 yards on two targets.

 

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[LinvilleGorge]

Moehrig basically straight up said during his 2nd half sideline interview that Ransom should be the other starting safety. The reporter asked for his feedback on the situation and Ransom was the only name he mentioned saying that he'd been looking great and doing everything he needs to do.

[RevJ]

Well, we didn't have 1st team/starters on either side of the ball make bottom five rankings.

Could be because they did not play . . .

[CarolinaLivin]

Thought Cam Jackson might make that list.

Happy with what I’ve seen from Ransom. And love his idea for his cele.

Heard someone say on a podcast, “watch Ransom is going to become their Kurt Coleman”. Can’t remember the podcast. Maybe Processing blue with mike kaye or something. 

[TD alt]

7 minutes ago, Captain Morgan said:

and so did Perkins.  I want him for QB3 and QB2 in the near future.

Edgar Salmingo, Jr. ✌
@PanthersAnalyst
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2h
PFF's highest-graded #Panthers on offense for preseason game 3 v. the Steelers: (min: 15 snaps)

QB Bryce Perkins - 79.5
TE Dominque Dafney - 73.7
RB Emani Bailey - 71.1
WR David Moore - 69.4
RB Raheem Blackshear - 65.0

Hell, I said it may be the game thread. Bryce P. already looked better than Plummer, if not Dalton. With some time in the system, he should easily be a decent backup.

[La Pantera]

16 minutes ago, CarolinaLivin said:

Thought Cam Jackson might make that list.

Happy with what I’ve seen from Ransom. And love his idea for his cele.

Heard someone say on a podcast, “watch Ransom is going to become their Kurt Coleman”. Can’t remember the podcast. Maybe Processing blue with mike kaye or something. 

Cam Jackson showed hella speed when he was out there. I was surprised by it actually.

[frankw]

There's for sure some hope with the young players on the roster. But we've had young promising talent before and squandered it. Let's see how the coaching staff positions them for success going forward. That's all that will matter.

[therealmjl]

1 hour ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Moehrig basically straight up said during his 2nd half sideline interview that Ransom should be the other starting safety. The reporter asked for his feedback on the situation and Ransom was the only name he mentioned saying that he'd been looking great and doing everything he needs to do.

It seems like a no-brainer.

So I can only assume Evero will screw this decision up.

[Bear Hands]

Ransom is a DUDE.  Always was for the Buckeyes, still is.  

Was my favorite safety in the draft...and we never end up landing the skill position players I like.  

Tudthumping run stuffing, tough as nails, drive killer type who communicates well between snaps.  

[Panthering]

We're going to start Scott for too long at Safety with Ransom right there aren't we?

[TheSpecialJuan]

2 hours ago, Captain Morgan said:

Edgar Salmingo, Jr. ✌
@PanthersAnalyst
·
2h
PFF's highest-graded #Panthers on defense for preseason game 3 v. the Steelers: (min: 10 snaps)

S Lathan Ransom - 84.7
LB Krys Barnes - 84.3
OLB Princely Umanmielen - 72.4
DL Jared Harrison-Hunte - 71.8
OLB Thomas Incoom - 71.3

Barnes looks good out there 

[Proudiddy]

2 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Moehrig basically straight up said during his 2nd half sideline interview that Ransom should be the other starting safety. The reporter asked for his feedback on the situation and Ransom was the only name he mentioned saying that he'd been looking great and doing everything he needs to do.

I didn’t listen to his interview, as I had the volume down, but that is awesome.  I’m kind of hyped about safety bc I think Richardson is also a helluva player in his own right.