Naanee or LaFell?

[tyghtt05]

LaFell is better. Once he picks up the playbook he should start over Naanee.

[SOJA]

http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/carolina-panthers/68305-brandon-lafell.html

[Peppers90 NC]

Even if LaFell has looked inconsistent, it is sure better than what Noone has looked like

[I am Hubby]

I think Nanee is starting right now because he knows the playbook better and he can run the routes from several different WR positions... having said that, LaFell needs to take over as the # 2 guy. Nanee's greatest asset is probably as a slot receiver to begin with, he's a possession type guy who can run those slant routes on 3rd down and get you a 1st down.

100% agree. I am hoping that these last two games have shown Brandon that he absolutely deserves to be on the field. Confindence is the ultimate wing man.

[Mr. Scot]

Lafell should be starting now. Those catches he made last Sunday are the elite catches that the BEST make.

Consistency has been Lafell's weakness, not ability.

I'll take consistently good over occasionally great anytime.

With that said, I'm not sure Naanee has been either of those.

[csx]

(credit the Saltman for giving me the idea in the "Game Notes thread)

So who should be the starter at the number two receiver spot?

Legedu Naanee is more experienced and looked decent in San Diego, but has failed to develop much chemistry with Cam Newton so far. He's a big target, but watching him jump for a high pass this past Sunday was like watching a kid fall into a swimming pool.

Brandon LaFell has looked better of late, but inconsistency in the preseason seemed to earn him a spot in Rivera's doghouse. He's one of those guys who can make spectacular catches yet drop easy ones.

But I'd say Lafell for not only performance as a pure receiver but also effort and blocking.

So if the choice is yours, who do you have starting opposite Steve Smith, and why?

It really doesn't matte who the starter is. They are typically both on the field at the same time with the formations they use.

But, I would say Lafell

[DickolausJ]

If Cam had actually been able to hit Naanee on either of those potential TD passes I'm not sure everyone on the huddle we be so critical of him.

I think Cam just needs to find a connection with Naanee, it appears that most the time he tries to hit him his accuracy is off. Thats not Naanee's fault its cam. He missed several receivers last Sunday.

Does LaFell know enough of the system to do much when he is not in the slot? Does he know enough routes? Will he look as good when suddenly a teams 2nd CB is regularly put against him.

The Huddle is always quick to judge. LaFell has a lot more potential while Naanee is probably never going to be some flashy superstar.

I'm sure people in the Panthers FO watch the two players recognize that Naanee is the more complete player right now. The question is, when will this change?

[KillerKat]

Lafell has earned the #2

[Mr. Scot]

If Cam had actually been able to hit Naanee on either of those potential TD passes I'm not sure everyone on the huddle we be so critical of him.

I think Cam just needs to find a connection with Naanee, it appears that most the time he tries to hit him his accuracy is off. Thats not Naanee's fault its cam. He missed several receivers last Sunday.

Does LaFell know enough of the system to do much when he is not in the slot? Does he know enough routes? Will he look as good when suddenly a teams 2nd CB is regularly put against him.

The Huddle is always quick to judge. LaFell has a lot more potential while Naanee is probably never going to be some flashy superstar.

I'm sure people in the Panthers FO watch the two players recognize that Naanee is the more complete player right now. The question is, when will this change?

I acknowledged in the game notes that Newton should have been able to hit Naanee easily on that pass. Had another chance next play, but then it was already known that his short accuracy is not as good as his longball is.

With that said, watching Naanee flail like a kid falling into a pool going for that one high pass mad me cringe. A big receiver needs better body control than Naanee seems to have to be dangerous. He doesn't get open as consistently as I'd like to see either.

I'd start Gettis over either one of them if he were available, but... :(

[CardiacCats]

LaFell

[SauceBoss]

LaFell. It's not even close. Naanee needs to be running springs, can't catch a cold. No effort piece of garbage.

[SauceBoss]

*sprints

[PantherFanForLife]

*sprints

Why are you running. Just about everyone in this thread said Lafell too.

I disagree with whoever said that Naanee can't get separation though. If there's one thing I did notice about him, is that he's pretty good at running routes and getting separation.

I was disappointed that he wasn't faster on that bomb throw to him last week though.

[Mr. Scot]

I think he was correcting his prior post.

(likely not familiar with how to edit yet)