Tyler Gaffney Panthers Comparison

[Zod]

If I had to choose a Panthers player form the past to compare Tyler Gaffney to, I would have to go with Stephen Davis. In addition to having nearly the same size, they appear to have the same game as well.

 

 

 

The Similarities:

 

• Both just over 6 foot.
• Both around 220ish
• Both have shorter strides while running. Davis learned to run lower in the NFL, Gaffney hopefully will as well.
• Both are more straight forward runners, have limited shiftiness, and aren't afraid of contact.
• Both have the patience to let their blocks develop and follow them well.
• Stephen Davis selected in the 4th in 1996. That might translate today to the 7th or even an UDFA. Gaffney of course drafted in the 6th.

 

[xerxes]

He's the power back with Barner being the scat back. Clearly Gettleman wants replacements ready to go when they part ways with double trouble.

[*FreeFua*]

I'm more excited about the Darrin Reaves signing tbh

[top dawg]

Nick Goings

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[bababoey]

Nick Goings

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This.  With a little more speed.

[MV%doe]

so is barner cut? or other? seems NO room unless a injury happens. before the draft, ive even heard mike zordich was making the team. plus the numbers at TE dont help either(over full). i did read a few sites had a 4th round grade on him(meh).

[chknwing]

I forget which press conference it was in, buttle gettlemen referred to this guy before he was drafted.  said that a RB that can pick up blitzes is very rare.

[KSpan]

Nick Goings

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One of my personal all-time favorite Panthers.

[Leeroy Jenkins PhD]

Patience to allow his blocks to develop or not fast enough to outrun them?

[rmoneyg35]

I'm more excited about the Darrin Reaves signing tbh

Scat back, possibly a replacement for Barner?

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[Kurb]

Nick Goings

[Argus Plexus]

Im just going to stay quiet and trust the plan. Its too late to not buy in, we're along for the ride.

[*FreeFua*]

Scat back, possibly a replacement for Barner?

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I'm not so sure I see the quickness from Reeves to be a scat back. When watching Reaves, first thing you notice is that hes a super patient runner. Reaves is a tweener, has power back qualities but lacks size, and like I said I don't think he's explosive enough to be a home run hitter type back.

Barner's job to lose imo. My hope is that Barner hit the weight room this offseason and added 10 pounds or so.

[Carl Spackler]

If Barner plays great in camp and preseason, this guy is on the practice squad.