Panthers #4 in the NFL at identifying 1st-round talent

[TheSpecialJuan]

4. Carolina Panthers: 86 percent

DRAFT	PICK	PLAYER	OPTION
2017	8	Christian McCaffrey	1
2016	30	Vernon Butler	0
2015	25	Shaq Thompson	1
2014	28	Kelvin Benjamin	1
2013	14	Star Lotulelei	1
2012	9	Luke Kuechly	1
2011	1	Cam Newton	1
			6/7 = 86%

Expected pickup rate: 56 percent
Actual vs. expected: +30 percent (third)

 

GM Marty Hurney selected Newton and Kuechly before Dave Gettleman took over for the 2013 through 2017 drafts (and Gettleman was fired after the 2017 draft). The Panthers have consistently drafted stars when picking among the top 10, from Julius Peppers (2002) and Jordan Gross (2003) to the players in the table

https://theathletic.com/1792522/2020/05/05/evaluating-5th-year-options-whos-the-best-at-identifying-1st-round-talent/

[WarHeel]

Saw a stat recently that DJ was #9 on an all time “total receiving yards for a player under the age of 23” list. I think CMC was 19 or 20 on the same list that was made up of 18 receivers and Gronk. 
 

Random stat but impressive nonetheless to have both of these guys on the roster at the same time.

[Daddy_Uncle]

How hard is it to get a good player when you are constantly picking near the top of the draft though? I mean most of the guys we have drafted are guys regular ass Joes on here say we should draft. It doesn't take a rocket science to pick a great player in the top 15. Then again a lot of teams blow it somehow so idk 

[Daddy_Uncle]

7 minutes ago, WarHeel said:

Saw a stat recently that DJ was #9 on an all time “total receiving yards for a player under the age of 23” list. I think CMC was 19 or 20 on the same list that was made up of 18 receivers and Gronk. 
 

Random stat but impressive nonetheless to have both of these guys on the roster at the same time.

DJ might become the best in the league with Brady and a QB not named Allen or Grier

[MMA]

4 minutes ago, Daddy_Uncle said:

How hard is it to get a good player when you are constantly picking near the top of the draft though? I mean most of the guys we have drafted are guys regular ass Joes on here say we should draft. It doesn't take a rocket science to pick a great player in the top 15. Then again a lot of teams blow it somehow so idk 

[WarHeel]

4 minutes ago, Daddy_Uncle said:

DJ might become the best in the league with Brady and a QB not named Allen or Grier

He’s underrated and I don’t think he’s even reached his ceiling. If he develops even a hint of a Steve Smith chip on his shoulder every DB in the league better take notice.

[MMA]

What about rounds after the 1st?

[MMA]

1 minute ago, WarHeel said:

He’s underrated and I don’t think he’s even reached his ceiling. If he develops even a hint of a Steve Smith chip on his shoulder every DB in the league better take notice.

Put Moore in the slot and good luck to defenses

[nationsford]

7 minutes ago, Daddy_Uncle said:

DJ might become the best in the league with Brady and a QB not named Allen or Grier

Hiw bout a name like teddy

[TheSpecialJuan]

6 minutes ago, MMA said:

What about rounds after the 1st?

#1

[jfra78]

Just now, TheSpecialJuan said:

#1

He forgot already

[MMA]

10 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

#1

Really? How many winning seasons?

[jfra78]

Just now, MMA said:

Really? How many winning seasons?

Indicative of the coach not the GM

[mrcompletely11]

44 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

4. Carolina Panthers: 86 percent

DRAFT	PICK	PLAYER	OPTION
2017	8	Christian McCaffrey	1
2016	30	Vernon Butler	0
2015	25	Shaq Thompson	1
2014	28	Kelvin Benjamin	1
2013	14	Star Lotulelei	1
2012	9	Luke Kuechly	1
2011	1	Cam Newton	1
			6/7 = 86%

Expected pickup rate: 56 percent
Actual vs. expected: +30 percent (third)

 

GM Marty Hurney selected Newton and Kuechly before Dave Gettleman took over for the 2013 through 2017 drafts (and Gettleman was fired after the 2017 draft). The Panthers have consistently drafted stars when picking among the top 10, from Julius Peppers (2002) and Jordan Gross (2003) to the players in the table

https://theathletic.com/1792522/2020/05/05/evaluating-5th-year-options-whos-the-best-at-identifying-1st-round-talent/

shaq, kelvin and star are "hits"?   What the hell?