Josh Gordon (2012 NFL Supplemental Draft)

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

What exactly makes Gordon better than Streeter!?!?

Gordon's game speed is better than Streeter's from what I can tell.

Gordon's route running is way more polished than the Tommy "run a straight line" Streeter.

Gordon's physical's

[panthers55]

Regarless, he has been clocked at 4.32 before.

Either way, he's not really needed on the Panthers. I just brought the topic up as it was different from all the other garbage that people have been starting.

Like "Did Steve Smith waste his time here"

And times that aren't official mean nothing. Even pro day times are often notorious for being too favorable compared to combine times.

And why so defensive?? It isn't personal here, I just don't see the big deal that is all.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

And times that aren't official mean nothing. Even pro day times are often notorious for being too favorable compared to combine times.

And why so defensive?? It isn't personal here, I just don't see the big deal that is all.

Nowhere did I even imply that his pro day time doesn't mean anything, I was simply pointing out that Gordon has been clocked in the 4.3's before; that I didn't just make that up.

[panthers55]

Nowhere did I even imply that his pro day time doesn't mean anything, I was simply pointing out that Gordon has been clocked in the 4.3's before; that I didn't just make that up.

I get tired of hearing about all these guys who supposedly run a 4.2 or 4.3 only to find out when it comes down to it their times aren't close. You would think that with nothing else to focus on and everything riding on it, his time would have been awesome if he was capable of it.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

He probably is capable of it, he has been out of competitive action for a year; so I wouldn't expect him to be in regular season game shape. YET!

[LinvilleGorge]

I get tired of hearing about all these guys who supposedly run a 4.2 or 4.3 only to find out when it comes down to it their times aren't close. You would think that with nothing else to focus on and everything riding on it, his time would have been awesome if he was capable of it.

This.

I'm a huge UNC fan, but we're notorious for it. You can usually safely add .15-.20 to the 40 time of any Tar Heel when it comes NFL Combine time.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Once again, Gordon was out of action for over a year, to think that he would run his best time is just setting yourself up to be let down.

Gordon was able to hit the 4.4 mark at his pro day though.

[LinvilleGorge]

Once again, Gordon was out of action for over a year, to think that he would run his best time is just setting yourself up to be let down.

Gordon was able to hit the 4.4 mark at his pro day though.

Exactly. We're talking about a kid here who has less than 800 career receiving yards in college football and has sat out for an entire year.

Why?

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Because he has the potnetial to be good...

That's why...

Most wide receivers are drafted on potential.

If you recall, A.J. Green only had 800 receiving yards at Georgia (yes, I know he was out for a few games).

[La Pantera]

A.J. Green had 2,619 career rec yards.

Gordon had 721 career rec yards.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

A.J. Green had 2,619 career rec yards.

Gordon had 721 career rec yards.

Comparing one full year of college to how many?

That's an easy way to skew numbers.

I'm not saying Gordon will be A.J. Green or even close to A.J. Green for that matter. cause he wont.

But a lot of you are underestimating Gordon. Sure he has off the field issues but aside from that he is very talented, good measurable's/physicals, and good potential.

If you look at what the experts and scouts have to say on Gordon, you would realize that a fourth round pick would be a good grade for Gordon, anything less would be an insult.

[LinvilleGorge]

I think the fact that the Panthers had no one in attendance for his workouts when not much else is going on speaks volumes about what our staff, front office, and scouting department think about this kid and his ability to impact this team.

[La Pantera]

Comparing one full year of college to how many?

That's an easy way to skew numbers.

I'm not saying Gordon will be A.J. Green or even close to A.J. Green for that matter. cause he wont.

But a lot of you are underestimating Gordon. Sure he has off the field issues but aside from that he is very talented, good measurable's/physicals, and good potential.

If you look at what the experts and scouts have to say on Gordon, you would realize that a fourth round pick would be a good grade for Gordon, anything less would be an insult.

That's the point...Gordon has done nothing. He had one decent year. Noone knows if it was a fluke or what you'll get. BTW you brought AJ into the conversation. Bad comparison, because AJ actually had a college career.

[CRA]

Once again, people would take Jenkins (who has way more baggage) in the 2nd but no take Gordon (who was ranked higher at Baylor than 2nd round pick Kendall Wright) until the 5th...

That makes sense...

Preach it.

If you are sitting on an extra pick and need WR talent....teams will gamble on talent. 4th round picks don't generally land you guys with his potential