Updated Panthers Power Rankings

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There aren’t sweeping changes in BBR’s second Panthers Power Rankings, but there is some notable shuffling at receiver and nickel back.

Click on a position to unveil its rankings. Previous rankings are in parentheses.


  1. Cam Newton
  2. Derek Anderson
  3. Joe Webb
  4. Matt Blanchard

No changes.

  1. DeAngelo Williams
  2. Mike Tolbert
  3. Kenjon Barner
  4. Jonathan Stewart
  5. Darrin Reaves
  6. Fozzy Whittaker

Fullbacks

  1. Mike Tolbert
  2. Michael Zordich

No changes.

  1. Kelvin Benjamin (3)
  2. Jerricho Cotchery (1)
  3. Jason Avant (2)
  4. Brenton Bersin
  5. Tavarres King (6)
  6. Tiquan Underwood (5)
  7. Kealoha Pilares (8)
  8. Marcus Lucas (7)
  9. Philly Brown (10)
  10. Marvin McNutt (9)
  11. Toney Clemons

Benjamin was third last week only because he wasn’t practicing … Lucas hasn’t done anything to drop, but Pilares is now the top option on kickoff return … McNutt continues to fall.

  1. Greg Olsen
  2. Ed Dickson
  3. Brandon Williams
  4. Richie Brockel (5)
  5. Mike McNeill (4)
  6. D.C. Jefferson
  1. Byron Bell
  2. Nate Chandler
  3. Garry Williams
  4. Andrew McDonald
  5. Oscar Johnson
  6. Kevin Hughes
  7. David Foucault

No changes. 

  1. Amini Silatolu
  2. Trai Turner
  3. Chris Scott
  4. Fernando Velasco
  5. Derek Dennis
  6. Andrew Norwell

No changes. 

  1. Ryan Kalil
  2. Brian Folkerts
  3. Kevin Matthews

No changes. 

  1. Greg Hardy
  2. Charles Johnson
  3. Mario Addison
  4. Frank Alexander (5)
  5. Wes Horton (4)
  6. Kony Ealy
  7. Alex Hall
  8. Craig Roh

Horton returned Wednesday after missing a handful of practices with a groin injury.

  1. Star Lotulelei
  2. Kawann Short
  3. Colin Cole
  4. Dwan Edwards
  5. Casey Walker
  6. Drake Nevis
  7. Linden Gaydosh
  8. Micanor Regis

No changes. 

  1. Luke Kuechly
  2. Thomas Davis
  3. Chase Blackburn
  4. A.J. Klein
  5. Jason Williams
  6. D.J. Smith (7)
  7. Ben Jacobs (9)
  8. Adarius Glanton (6)
  9. Denicos Allen (8)
  1. Antoine Cason
  2. Melvin White
  3. Josh Norman (4)
  4. Josh Thomas (5)
  5. James Dockery (3)
  6. Carrington Byndom

Practicing again, the Josh’s leap over Dockery.

Nickelbacks

  1. Bené Benwikere (2)
  2. Charles Godfrey (1)

Godfrey is still out there with the ones, but Benewikere had the best week of any defender.

  1. Thomas DeCoud (2)
  2. Robert Lester (3)
  3. Roman Harper (1)
  4. Colin Jones
  5. Anderson Russell
  6. Tom Nelson
  7. Tre Boston

Harper could be sidelined for another week or two with a toe injury.

Kickoff Return

  1. Kealoha Pilares (2)
  2. Kenjon Barner (1)
  3. Tiquan Underwood

Punt Return

  1. Kenjon Barner (3)
  2. Philly Brown
  3. Antoine Cason (1)

Barner could get the first real shot at punt return … Cason falls back as an emergency option, at least for now.

BBR NUGGETS

  • Panthers Six-Pack, ft. the other tall rookie receiver and ‘Caveman Center.’ — BBR 
  • More from Wednesday in Spartanburg, including video, photos and observations. — BBR
  • Cam Newton clarifies his comments on Rob Chudzinski. — BBR
  • Newton’s alter ego now has a commercial. — YouTube
  • Nice read on Kealoha Pilares by Joe Person. — Charlotte Observer
  • Treats from Chuck. — Instagram
  • Former Panthers safety Mike Minter on his first year as Campbell’s head coach, “It aged me real quick.” — wralSPORTSfan
  • Ron Rivera talks TEBOW!!! — AP


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