guess who's in Kiper's top 5 rookies..

[mc52beast]

That would be our stud defensive tackle Star(can't spell last name). Would be awesome if we could get two DROY in a row. Any thoughts on his chances?

[Cary Kollins]

If he continues to play at this level all season I think he'd be in the top 3 of potential DROY candidates.

[CCS]

I think he'll end up deserving it. He's made an immediate and obvious impact if you follow the Panthers. Someone more flashy may end up winning it though.

[Jackofalltrades]

It's tough for DL to win because of the lack of stats, even more so for a 0. A 3 would have a better shot IMO, though I certainly think he's deserving.

[rodeo]

With the exception of Floyd who has done nothing, this has got to be the strongest DT class in quite some time. A lot of rookies performing well.

[2jakefansinva]

who ?

[PhillyB]

every time i listen to "come on eileen" i sing it "lah-too-la-looo-lah-looo-lah-looo-lah-layyyy" and think about star

[CLTPanther]

So thus far would you rank ahead of Star as DROY?

[mbarbour21]

Chances are pretty high if he continues & brings up his level of play. Like I said before, our schedule favors him, playing against backs like:

AP

Doug Martin

Stephen Jackson

Pierre Thomas

Frank Gore/Kendall Hunter

Marshawn Lynch (played and shutdown)

CJ Spiller (played and contained til the end)

Being a big part of shutting these guys down could get him the credit he deserves. He will need to show out against AP/Jackson/Gore

[frash.exe]

It's tough for DL to win because of the lack of stats, even more so for a 0. A 3 would have a better shot IMO, though I certainly think he's deserving.

While this has been true in the past, I believe it will change due to the fact that places like PFF and football outsiders are getting more recognition by gigantic sports media entities

[stirs]

When did we dump Tony Softli as head of scouting?

[rodeo]

When did we dump Tony Softli as head of scouting?

 

He was hired away by the Rams in 2006.

[Argus Plexus]

Star is such a fuging monster

[Jackofalltrades]

While this has been true in the past, I believe it will change due to the fact that places like PFF and football outsiders are getting more recognition by gigantic sports media entities

That's a good point, another issue is market, IMO.