Opinions on Ekwonu

[carpanfan96]

3 hours ago, PantherChris said:

Lol

What?? His run protection is in the 80’s… his pass pro is in the 60’s. 5 penalties which is top 10 among tackles.. given up 1 sack. 86% pass pro win rate “rounded up” which puts him at 42nd among tackles in win rate. “Moton is at 97%, which is 2nd” 

He’s simply not a good pass blocker at tackle right now, doesn't mean he can’t be, because he’s definitely shown flashes of it. 

[kungfoodude]

26 minutes ago, carpanfan96 said:

What?? His run protection is in the 80’s… his pass pro is in the 60’s. 5 penalties which is top 10 among tackles.. given up 1 sack. 86% pass pro win rate “rounded up” which puts him at 42nd among tackles in win rate. “Moton is at 97%, which is 2nd” 

He’s simply not a good pass blocker at tackle right now, doesn't mean he can’t be, because he’s definitely shown flashes of it. 

Interestingly the overwhelming #1 guy in penalties so far is perennial Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil with 11.

Also Ikey is technically in a 7 way tie for 6th place in penalties.

[CPcavedweller]

On 10/8/2024 at 12:30 PM, PNW_PantherMan said:

And doesn't take 15 yard drop backs from the shotgun

He still gets beat in obvious passing situations. I don't care what his PFF grade is. You have to hold up in the biggest moments of the game and he hasn't proven to be able to do that yet. 

[SOJA]

we desperately need him to pan out and be at least a serviceable LT, so I'm praying he continues to look not terrible. Thus far he has been better than last year but not great, I'l take that 

[Basbear]

Hes not in my top 20 issues/worries right now. I hope he keeps getting better.

I do see him moving over to RT in like 5-7 years from now, maybe it will he will take over for motown....

[MHS831]

9 hours ago, TD alt said:

Of course! Everybody is.

Not equally--a vet LT relies less on a vet G-What is the point of your comment--trying to be clever? 

[TD alt]

42 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

Not equally--a vet LT relies less on a vet G-What is the point of your comment--trying to be clever? 

I'm saying that no one wants to play next to a weak link. The more experienced and better that the lineman next to you is, and the more chemistry that the line is able to develop as a unit, the better that everyone will play. That's all I'm saying.

 

With Ickey, the traits were always there, it just takes time to develop. I think we're doing some players a disservice by expecting them to be great off the bat. They can flash, but they're playing is likely going to be uneven until the light turns on.

[TD alt]

49 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

 

Holy double post, Batman.

Edited Wednesday at 11:30 PM by TD alt

[kungfoodude]

6 minutes ago, TD alt said:

I'm saying that no one wants to play next to a weak link. The more experienced and better that the lineman next to you is, and the more chemistry that the line is able to develop as a unit, the better that everyone will play. That's all I'm saying.

 

With Ickey, the traits were always there, it just takes time to develop. I think we're doing some players a disservice by expecting them to be great off the bat. They can flash, but they're playing is likely going to be uneven until the light turns on.

Andrew Thomas comes to mind. He was trash for about two seasons before the light clicked.

[Rocky Davis]

5 hours ago, Jon Snow said:

Agree 100% on all points. The first thing they need to get right is  drafting. Until they start hitting on draft picks nothing else will matter. At least clear the cap while they suck.

Clearing the cap while having a small iota of success in the draft will get the Panthers where they needed to be 5 years ago.

[BeenPounding]

I would keep him where he is at for now and pick up his 5th year option.  After next season identify a draft pick that can compete with him for his job or Moten's.  The kid is only 23.  Winner get's LT, loser to RT.  Too much potential to give up on him.  Worst case, bump him inside after Lewis's contract expires.

[kungfoodude]

49 minutes ago, BeenPounding said:

I would keep him where he is at for now and pick up his 5th year option.  After next season identify a draft pick that can compete with him for his job or Moten's.  The kid is only 23.  Winner get's LT, loser to RT.  Too much potential to give up on him.  Worst case, bump him inside after Lewis's contract expires.

Agreed. The positive is that we have a lot of other spots he could potentially go and be as if not more successful.

[MHS831]

5 hours ago, TD alt said:

I'm saying that no one wants to play next to a weak link. The more experienced and better that the lineman next to you is, and the more chemistry that the line is able to develop as a unit, the better that everyone will play. That's all I'm saying.

 

With Ickey, the traits were always there, it just takes time to develop. I think we're doing some players a disservice by expecting them to be great off the bat. They can flash, but they're playing is likely going to be uneven until the light turns on.

I think he would be a better G, FWIW.  But we are locked in to his development.  And my point was he did look bad and confused at times when there was a swinging gate at LG...same page

 

[TD alt]

15 hours ago, BeenPounding said:

I would keep him where he is at for now and pick up his 5th year option.  After next season identify a draft pick that can compete with him for his job or Moten's.  The kid is only 23.  Winner get's LT, loser to RT.  Too much potential to give up on him.  Worst case, bump him inside after Lewis's contract expires.

Makes sense to me.