2011 Carolina Panthers Offensive Grades

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  • OnlyOneBeerLeft
    Fuck em
    • Oct 2008
    • 10430

    2011 Carolina Panthers Offensive Grades

    QB: Cam Newton C-
    He prob won't start week 1, but he will eventually. He won't be great, prob not even good right away, but he will probably have a couple Sportscenter Top 10 plays and maybe squeak 2-3 wins out of this team.

    HB: Jonathan Stewart B+
    DeAngelo Williams will command too much money, while the Panthers need to spend to reach the new cap minimum I don't see it at the RB position.

    FB: Tony Fiametta D-
    Still unproven player, won't be a big part of the offense.

    WR 1: David Gettis C
    Steve Smith could/should be traded, Gettis shows some nice flashes and hopefully will progress in the new system.

    WR 2: Brandon LaFell C-
    I personally like LaFell, he had plenty of WTF moments last year but I could see some improvements coming.

    TE: Jeremy Shockey B
    If he's healthy Shockey can still be a nice safety valve for Cam, he is nowhere near what he used to be but still a major upgrade over Rosario.

    LT: Jordan Gross A-
    Gross is one of the top LT's in the league, if he stays consistent he will be a huge help for a young QB.

    LG:Travelle Wharton/Mackenzy Bernadeau C
    Either one will produce relatively the same output, Bernadeau is the younger more athletic guy and has played pretty well while Wharton is on the major downside of his career.

    C: Ryan Kalil A-
    Kalil is one of the best centers in the league that nobody knows about. He has played very well in his first few years and has stayed consistent.

    RG: Geoff Schwartz C+
    He filled in for Jeff Otah at tackle much of last season and played better than expected. I could see either of them swapping positions, Schwartz deserves to be on the field.

    RT: Jeff Otah C+
    If he was healthy and played more I think he would be rated higher. He's had some awful games though in his career and then excelled at other times.

    For the 1 or 2 people who may care lol
  • NAHSTE
    Probably owns the site
    • Feb 2009
    • 22233

    #2
    LaFell looked pretty pedestrian last year. He doesn't have elite speed so he's always gonna be somewhat dependent on his surrounding players. They need to let him run some more middle screens, he's a great ball carrier. The only time I saw Carolina try to let him make a play in space was on a reverse, and he was not fast enough to turn the corner.

    He's more of a Reggie Wayne than a Steve Smith. Not sure if he's dynamic enough to ever be an elite WR but he's smart and works the middle of the field well.

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    • Kuzzy Powers
      Beautiful Like Moses
      • Oct 2008
      • 12542

      #3
      LOL @ the generous ass grades for those WRs.. yuck.

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      • BrntO4Life
        My Aunt Ida Smokes.
        • Mar 2009
        • 6866

        #4
        I sure hope LaFell and Gettis can be effective in the 4-Verticals offense...

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