David Newton: Wegher still longshot

[top dawg]

There is some compelling reasoning behind David Newton's belief that Brandon Wegher won't make the roster,  but the main one is this:

"Despite his productivity, he hasn’t moved up the depth chart judging by the pecking order in practice. He’s still not a consistent blocker, essential in this offense."

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/176287/panthers-preseason-star-brandon-wegher-still-a-long-shot

Out of all the reasons why I can see Wegher making the team,  the inability to block effectively will get a lot of RBs cut.  On the other hand,  knowing how to block has secured roster spots, as Newton is intimating about Fozzy Whitaker. 

At the end of the day,  Newton is making an educated guess.  I do believe that Newton may be miscalculating the ability of Ron Rivera's and Dave Gettleman's understanding that it takes time to develop into an effective blocker, and their willingness to give Wegher that time at someone else's expense. I mean,  it's all about value,  right? But,  then again,  that's what the practice squad is for.  If it is as Newton believes,  perhaps Wegher's probability of getting through waivers is a lot greater than we may think, because blocking is at a premium in this league. It's also a much valued skill on a Dave Gettleman team.

We'll see what Gettleman really thinks of Wegher and his prospects as the right fit for the Panthers fairly soon. In the meantime,  fans might want to pump the brakes a little bit.

[tondi]

I suppose theres a chance he makes it on to the PS, but as RB's around the league start to drop the odds of him not eventually getting plucked off there are pretty low, IMO.  The current regime certainly loves it veterans so its always a safe bet to predict the young guys who are producing are going to get the shaft over the coaches favorite when cuts are made around here.

[Paa Langfart]

SSDD in Pantherland.  Sometimes I get really fed up with this coach and team.

[KillerKat]

fug David Newton

[the butch]

He will be low enough of the depth chart to develop his blocking skills.  If we are using him in games, then poo has already hit the fan, the least of which I'm worried about is his blocking.

[Paa Langfart]

Forget about keeping a young back who actually has what it takes to make our offense explosive - because he cant block all day long while Cam overthrows another piss poor receiver who cant catch the damn ball.

[top dawg]

Forget about keeping a young back who actually has what it takes to make our offense explosive - because he cant block all day long while Cam overthrows another piss poor receiver who cant catch the damn ball.

Did those cornflakes have a bitter twang to them this morning? LOL

[Paa Langfart]

Did those cornflakes have a bitter twang to them this morning? LOL

Am I wrong ?

[Jeremy Igo]

Speaking of pecking order.... guess who is on the bottom of panthers coverage..... 

[Dex]

Speaking of pecking order.... guess who is on the bottom of panthers coverage..... 

*pew pew*

[JB82887]

Greg Olsen, Mike Tolbert, Corey Brown are pristine examples of this requirement to be a great blocker.

[top dawg]

Am I wrong ?

From one perspective. That's like the worst case scenario. But, I understand your frustration. 

[dpm0409]

Am I wrong ?

Ha, no not necessarily.  Just the way in which you presented your point implied your cereal could have been urinated in.

With that being said, Cam's throws better be on target tonight...

[*FreeFua*]

Passing on this kid would be a huge mistake imo