Some Love from NFL.com: Panthers have 2 "blue chip", 3 "red chip" players

[mav1234]

From Michael Lombiard, he wrote up the top defense and offense players by position... offense and defense

Definition of a blue-chip player

» Player demonstrates rare abilities and can create mismatches that have an obvious impact on the game

» Is a premier player in the league and a weapon on the field

» Combines competitiveness and skill to have a consistent championship-level performance

» Rates in the top five at his position in the league

Definition of a red-chip player

» Player has abilities that can create mismatches vs. most opponents in the league

» Is a featured player on the team and has impact on the outcome of the game

» Player can't be taken out of the game in one-on-one matchup

» Has a consistent level of performance each week

» Plays at a championship level performance

» Rates in the top 10 at his position in the league

We've got one blue chip on defense, one on offense, and 3 red chips on offense according to Michael Lombardi.

Our blue chippers:

CENTERS

Blue Chips

Nick Mangold, Jets

Maurkice Pouncey, Steelers

Nick Hardwick, Chargers

Alex Mack, Browns

Ryan Kalil, Panthers

INSIDE LINEBACKERS

Blue Chips

Patrick Willis, 49ers

Jon Beason, Panthers

Jerod Mayo, Patriots

Curtis Lofton, Falcons

Lawrence Timmons, Steelers

And our red chips:

RUNNING BACKS

Blue Chips

Adrian Peterson, Vikings

Chris Johnson, Titans

Steven Jackson, Rams

Ray Rice, Ravens

Michael Turner, Falcons

Red Chips

Arian Foster, Texans

Rashard Mendenhall, Steelers

Jamaal Charles, Chiefs

Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars

DeAngelo Williams, Panthers

WIDE RECEIVERS

Blue Chips

Andre Johnson, Texans

Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals

Reggie Wayne, Colts

Greg Jennings, Packers

Roddy White, Falcons

Red Chips

Calvin Johnson, Lions

Wes Welker, Patriots

Santonio Holmes, Jets

DeSean Jackson, Eagles

Mike Wallace, Steelers

Vincent Jackson, Chargers

Miles Austin, Cowboys

Brandon Marshall, Dolphins

Marques Colston, Saints

Steve Smith, Panthers

TACKLES

Blue Chips

D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Jets

Donald Penn, Buccaneers

Joe Thomas, Browns

Jake Long, Dolphins

Marcus McNeill, Chargers

Red Chips

Michael Roos, Titans

Jason Peters, Eagles

Chad Clifton, Packers

Jordan Gross, Panthers

Joe Staley, 49ers

Some of our players getting some nice love on offense! I also think our new tightend belongs up there as a blue chip but I guess with Martz having run the offense for him the last two years, that's my hope and homerism more than anything...

[House]

Did he not do TE's?

[mav1234]

He did. I just didn't paste any list we didnt have a player on.

TIGHT ENDS

Blue Chips

Vernon Davis, 49ers

Marcedes Lewis, Jaguars

Antonio Gates, Chargers

Dallas Clark, Colts

Jason Witten, Cowboys

Red Chips

Jermichael Finley, Packers

Kellen Winslow, Buccaneers

Visanthe Shiancoe, Vikings

Heath Miller, Steelers

Zach Miller, Seahawks