One answer that may already be on the roster (BR haters, beware)

[top dawg]

I came across a Bleacher Report that was discussing young NFL talent that had yet to emerge, and who did the writer, Ryan Riddle (that's got to be a  pseudonym, right?), refer to as a "hidden gem"? The Panthers' very own King. Tavarres King. 

 

 

 

 

Tavarres King, Panthers

If asked which receiving prospect in the 2013 draft class is the best route-runner, I would answer either DeAndre Hopkins or Tavarres King.

 

At 6’1” and 195 pounds, King has an alluring frame for NFL success.

Last season at Georgia, he demonstrated an elite ability to create separation from defenders while emerging as one of the nation's most productive deep threats. King averaged just over 22.6 yards per catch his senior season and scored nine touchdowns.

He was drafted in the fifth round by the Denver Broncos, but failed to make the active roster due to the depth at the Broncos' receivers position. Eventually, he was picked up by the Carolina Panthers where he remains on the 53-man roster. King has yet to see action in an NFL game.

 

 

 

 

 

Look, guys, the Broncos weren't trying to sneak this guy on their roster for no reason. G-man got an opening, and he swooped in there like a vulture and got a prize. King wasn't going to play amid the Broncos star-studded cast of receivers, and time to orient himself at the pro level has probably been a great thing. I'm not saying that he's a go-to guy, but he's probably a guy that can  at least develop into a key role player that can dash the hopes of the opposition when they "forget" about him.

 

I still believe that this former Bulldog has some NFL bite. I fully expect him to make the team and compete for snaps in 2014. Can't wait to see what's in store for him in the future as a Panther.

[IamSoClutch]

i hope you and BR are right. let us pray

[PhillyB]

can't be more ineffective than hixon.

 

assuming we make the playoffs i wouldn't be surprised if he got first team reps in practice and possibly activated.

[Evengelion]

If that's the case then someone's not doing their job at evaluating talent because we can use all the help we can get at the WR position this year.

[AceBoogie]

Smh. Another excuse not to take a WR

[top dawg]

If that's the case then someone's not doing their job at evaluating talent because we can use all the help we can get at the WR position this year.

 

Someone did evaluate the talent, that's why we snuck in and got him before they stashed him away. As for him playing, we don't know what's going on. It may be him transitioning into a pro, or into a Panther, but I would bet that it's just the coaches being conservative and going with vets, not trying to upset their little apple cart, and erring on the safe side, bringing him into the fold slowly. 

[AceBoogie]

BR isn't scouting for Gettleman.

I've said already that he brought two wrs in for a reason, so everyone that thinks we're drafting a wr or 2 in the upcoming draft needs to pump their breaks.

[Guest shitposting]

Our savior is a fifth round WR that hasn't yet made an active roster? I'm all for giving the kid some reps and a real shot, but I don't think they'll do it.

 

We still need a first round WR talent, and more prospects for our future number one.

[top dawg]

Smh. Another excuse not to take a WR

 

Not really. And, me personally, I think that this season has provided us plenty of reasons to invest in one or two 'big-time" WRs in the draft. Furthermore, I don't care where more weapons with legitimate upside at wide-out come from. We should all be jumping for joy if King not only meets, but transcends expectations. 

[KendrickPanther]

Steve Smith did not seem impressed with this kid when asked on the radio. Steve is usually pretty honest about these things.

[top dawg]

I'm more interested in what Proehl thinks. They reportedly "hit it off" in Athens during King's workout. 

 

As for the only thing I could find about what Rivera said (which was after King's first practice as a Panther):

“Working with Peyton and their offense gives him credibility,” Rivera said. “He came in today and showed his quickness, explosiveness and ability to ****** the ball.”

 

 

 

[Happy Panther]

This is the latest later round pick//UDFA/nobody who is going to break out soon?

 

Picture it:

 

Week 5 2014

 

T. King gets 200 yds and 3 TDs

Barner follows up with 80 yds receiving and another 80 on the ground with 2TDs

Kugbilla has 8 pancake blocks

Offensive coordinator Armanti Edwards is featured on First Take all week

 

 

[CamWow]

I'm dying to see king get a shot, he was one of my favorite receivers from last years draft.

[Snake]

I've said already that he brought two wrs in for a reason, so everyone that thinks we're drafting a wr or 2 in the upcoming draft needs to pump their breaks.

This is not a Hurney team. Just cause we scout undrafted talent does not mean we will not pull the trigger on a WR in the draft.