Pat Y's NFCS Top 25: Ryan Kalil at 6

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

http://espn.go.com/b...uth-top-25-no-6

Pat Yasinskas has our center ranked as the 6th best player in the NFCS.

Seems about right, center is a huge position of importance at it feels great knowing we have arguably the best in the game on our squad. I am sure he had a tremendous impact on Cam's growth and success last season.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

That's about right, probably the best offensive lineman in the division.

Close seconds are Nicks and Evans.

[Frizzy350]

Still mad gamble isn't on the list.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

Still mad gamble isn't on the list.

he got bumped so yasinskas could give jabari greer a reach around handy.

[Nicbsbll2]

In case anyone is wondering, here is the rest of the top 25:

6. Ryan Kalil

7. Jahri Evans

8. Steve Smith

9. Matt Ryan

10. Jabari Greer

11. Julio Jones

12. Brent Grimes

13. DeAngelo Williams

14. Curtis Lofton

15. Sean Weatherspoon

16. Vincent Jackson

17. Jonathon Stewart

18. Charles Johnson

19. Roddy White

20. Malcolm Jenkins

21. Jon Beason

22. Josh Freeman

23. Michael Turner

24. Adrian Clayborn

25. Marques Colston

For the final 5, I'm thinking probably something like this:

1. Drew Brees

2. Cam Newton

3. Carl Nicks

4. Jordan Gross

5. Jimmy Graham

[nickzz]

don't think jordan gross is on the list.

steve smith is too low

[Jackofalltrades]

don't think jordan gross is on the list.

steve smith is too low

Smith is the highest WR on the list, well ahead of VJax and White.

[Razeyfingers]

Idk man, I understand how he is ranking, I get it, but I dont agree with ranking like that. A center just cant impact the game like other spots can. This is just a way to fluff us a lil bj before the main session starts.

ooo squeeeel my guy is ranked ahead of that guy yaaaay

[furbaloffear]

don't think jordan gross is on the list.

steve smith is too low

By too low do you mean he's not as good as his ranking(i.e. he should have a higher number) or do you mean he is better than where he is ranked (i.e. his number should be lower)?

I agree I don't know if gross makes the list and I bet Graham is #3

[Panthercougar68]

Kalil is quietly an elite center IMO. I love it when people think he's a second tier center just because he isn't talked about much in the media like Pouncey or Mangold.

[Lilsmitty09]

this is a joke. Beason at 21? OKAY Pat..

[Argus Plexus]

What kind of a name is Yasinskas?

[iamhubby1]

Kalil is quietly an elite center IMO. I love it when people think he's a second tier center just because he isn't talked about much in the media like Pouncey or Mangold.

I would not exactly call it quietly. The only people that do not know Kalil are the casual fans. If you know football at all, you know of Ryan Kalil. Which is how it should be. He is going to go down as our best OL in team history. Accolades are rewards to winning teams. Most folks don't research every team. So, the more you win, the more folks see you. The more folks see you, the more they know of you. Hence, the accolades come to those who win. So I guess I agree with you after all. Who knew.

Now if you are talking about how earning the respect among your peers comes a lot more quietly. That I can get behind. Although that is a different kind of quiet than what you originally implied. So...

Quick thought. With Gross at LT and the potential of Amini, who is sandwiched with Kalil, the left side is very well manned. Which begs the question of what we have on the other side? All I know is that Hangman is a backup please, and I am fine with Bell. Now this is a concern all of a sudden. Why, oh why, did I even bring this up? Oh the horror. No realiable RG. Whatever shall I do?

Ok, that's all folks. And GOOOOOOO CATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jtnc]

this is a joke. Beason at 21? OKAY Pat..

Beason had a very serious injury, that takes time to heal. I think the ranking was appropriate.