Is Shaq Thompson a bust?

[Snake]

If Davis would retire he would be able to prove his good. He was a bad pick for us though because Davis want frickin retire. 

[LinvilleGorge]

26 minutes ago, Carolina-Chuck10 said:

What a HOMER

No, not really. I've already said that Shaq has been a bit of a disappointment for a 1st round draft pick, but that in and of itself doesn't make him an outright bust.

Only a moron tries to use one play (a play where the player makes the right read and is in the right place but just wasn't able to get the ball carrier stopped before the goalline) to try to show that a player sucks. The thing about highlights is that there's someone else on the other side looking bad. Every player in the NFL ends up on the wrong side of a highlight every now and then. It's just the nature of the beast.

[4Corners]

1 hour ago, Pup McBarky said:

Is the 10 in your moniker your age?

No it’s the number of times he has been banned this month. 

[GoobyPls]

Not worth the first round pick Gettleidiot wasted on him 

[SmokinwithWilly]

No one other than TD himself would have expected him to keep playing at the caliber he has for so long. Because we rely so heavily on our linebackers, my thought when he was drafted was one season behind TD to learn, 2nd season splitting snaps as TDs decline begins, 3rd season full time starter with TD as backup. He's not a bust, he just hasn't been given a full opportunity because of the Carolina legend that is TD. 

[Carolina Cajun]

Answer this question...are you glad that TD is considering returning for another season?

If Yes, then Shaq is a bust

If No, then Shaq isn't a bust,

If Indifferent, then the jury is still out.

[Rags]

2 hours ago, OceanPanther said:

He was the 25th pick in his draft.  I was expecting more from him.  Playing time shouldn't be the problem for a number 1 pick. He's played 4 yrs,  167 tackles ,  3 sacks.  I won't say he's a bust, but he's not close to being an all pro.

J D Moore was drafted this year at 24,,  if his production is comparable to Thompson, I'll be very disappointed in him.

Having him play behind TD has hindered him, but when he's been in, I don't see the  " as advertised " play out of him.

Not every first round pick is gonna be a super star elite level player, that doesn't make him a bust either.

Chris Gamble, Jordan Gross, Stew all fit that mold for of guys that were firsts, but really good starters for us.

Shaq seems to be in line with that too.

On top of all that, base 4-3 LBs is less and less common. It's more like 5-2-5 at this point. Shaq is behind Luke and TD. He should get more playing time this year with TD (hopefully) take a decreased role.

[Pup McBarky]

11 minutes ago, Carolina-Chuck10 said:

A bit? He’s been nothing but a disappointment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

You can make an argument that he was overdrafted. But you cannot make an argument that he's been "nothing but a disappointment," without looking like a football ignoramous.

PS. I left off all the exclamation points, Veronica.

[pantherclaw]

7 hours ago, Cracka McNasty said:

Shaq Weight 229

Kamara Weight 215.

Today I learned that 14 lbs = 430lbs.

No, what ya learned is Carolina Chuck doesn't care about reality.

[Shocker]

Shaq is a good solid player but can still make those eye popping plays from time to time.  I'd be worried about this group without him.

[beastson]

So Star, the very 1st Gettleman pick, is the best 1st round pick since he was here?

Kawaan Short, the 2nd Gettleman pick, is the best 2nd round pick since he was here?

In Gettleman first draft?

Does that not speak volumes or no?

[pantherclaw]

Only in Panther land, where we've always been spoiled with good linebackers, can you find fans that don't like Shaq. 

I wouldn't want to imagine our defense without Shaq.  

We are blessed. 

Be grateful.

[Icege]

Eh... I think that people have different expectations of him.

Some believe that based on being a first round pick, that he needs to be able to contribute right away.

When Ron first came to the team, there was an interview he put out talking about how typically it takes 3yrs to see what kind of pro a player will be (5yrs for QBs). Gettleman also said that when they drafted him, they wanted to make sure that they had somebody ready to go in case TD went down (a valid concern).

I'm looking at the players taken between Shaq and Funchess, and I'm seeing only Landon Collins who I had already wanted instead. Am I butthurt that we got Shaq instead? Nah... I liked Byron Jones a lot as well, and I could see an argument for Damarious Randall.

With that in mind, I'm not mad about the pick at all. Especially since we went to the Super Bowl during his rookie season.

[LinvilleGorge]

How many times will this clown have to be banned before giving up? It’s tough to be more pathetic than an internet message board troll.