Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Highest Graded Rookie CBs Of The 2016 Season: Guess Who's Number 1?

Saca312

By Saca312,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

Saca312 Experienced

Saca312

Posted
Posted

The Panthers arguably had one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL for the majority of the season. Our corners were inexperienced rookies getting used to the system, and injuries really derailed our potential. The defense was unable to produce early in the season, but there's no doubt our unit finished pretty well off.

Our corners - as much of a rough start they had - began to flash greatness near the end of the season, justifying Gettleman's pick for them.

Turns out Panther fans aren't the only one who saw potential in our corners, specifically Bradberry. 

Guess where he's ranked as far as best rookie corners?

He beats out the likes of Ramsey and Young to overtake the podium at first place. 

James Bradberry, small school kid out of Samford, comes into the spotlight and becomes the biggest steal of the draft. Essentially picked like a high third rounder, he has proven to be one of the best rookies in the NFL this year. 

Looks like the Panthers truly have someone worthy to fill in Norman's jersey. Won't be long until he becomes a mainstream name.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Saca312 Experienced

Saca312

Posted
  • Author
Posted
56 minutes ago, gorillamilitia13 said:

He has potential but I'm going to hold off on the "he will be better than Norman" talk.

Never did mention he would/will be better than Norman. I just mentioned the fact he's proven to be solid in filling in after an all-pro cornerback, and he's going to be a well known name soon.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
uncfan888 Grand Master

uncfan888

Posted
Posted
2 hours ago, Promethean Forerunner said:

Norman was special... what for 1.5 seasons? And only excelled in a zone scheme.

Let's be honest here, Gamble is still Carolina's best corner in franchise history thus far. Why? Because he was smart, disciplined and athletic. Norman only possessed one of those attributes.

Bradberry may not be athletic as Norman but he's way more coachable and intelligent than Norman. It took Bradberry a few games to 'get it' while it took Norman almost 3 years.

Potential? No, we are beyond that now. Worley has potential. Bradberry is emerging already. 

People act like norman was healing the blind and walking on water ever since he came into the league. He was amazing for his last season and a half with us no doubt, but we have Bradberry for the next few years at a fraction of the cost..  Yeah, I'm good with that

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ace_Aladdin Newbie

Ace_Aladdin

Posted
Posted
5 hours ago, Saca312 said:

Never did mention he would/will be better than Norman. I just mentioned the fact he's proven to be solid in filling in after an all-pro cornerback, and he's going to be a well known name soon.

I said that day after he was drafted. I knew his athletic potential, but it's his mental awareness & character that I saw that allowed him to have a positive impact as a rookie.

He will be better than Norman 

Bradberry > Shaq 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
uncfan888 Grand Master

uncfan888

Posted
Posted
19 minutes ago, sanjay_rajput said:

I said that day after he was drafted. I knew his athletic potential, but it's his mental awareness & character that I saw that allowed him to have a positive impact as a rookie.

He will be better than Norman 

Bradberry > Shaq 

 

comparing players that play two different positions? ok....

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • tukafan21
      With the first pick, don't draft a QB? Draft a DE? C'mon!

      By tukafan21 · Posted

      Tetairoa McMillan.   The last 28 1st overall picks were either a QB, DE, or OT. Seeing as I don't think we'd take an OT in the 1st and give up on Ickey as an LT yet and there doesn't seem to be a clear overall #1 type of QB or DE pick this year, it very well could be a non conventional #1 overall this year, at least in regards from the last almost 3 decades of drafts. If we didn't have Horn, I'd be more open to Hunter as a CB at #1, but we have him so another CB wouldn't be how I'd use a #1 pick.  And as much as I love Legette, if we have SB contending aspirations, I don't think Legette is a #1 on a team like that, but he damn sure is an elite #2 on a team like that.  He's more of the Smith/Higgins/Waddle to Brown/Chase/Hill (in terms of role/impact, not style of play of course). T-Mac is going to be the top ranked WR on every team's board in the end.  He is going to be a true outside #1 WR who is viewed as a consensus Top 5 WR in the game by his second contract in the same way guys like Jefferson and Chase have done.  His height combined with his speed, athleticism, and hands are near impossible to find all in one player, there is a reason his generally used comp is Mike Evans (although as he's not as thick, I personally see him more as an AJ Green). Yes, as an Arizona alum I've admitted to having bias towards the player to begin with.  But he's also someone very widely being put into the Top 5 in mock drafts lately and most of them have him as the first non QB offensive player being taken, so it's not really THAT much of a homer pick on my part anyways. If a QB or DE truly separate themselves as being a can't miss prospect come draft day, I'm open to that discussion, but until then, or if it doesn't happen, T-Mac is my pick 100 times out of 100.
    • TD alt
      I'm Sold on Drew Allar

      By TD alt · Posted

      FIFY
    • TD alt
      The Tank is on?

      By TD alt · Posted

      Logjam, indeed! Makes me nervous.
×
×
  • Create New...