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.
- Cam Newton
- Derek Anderson
- Joe Webb
- Matt Blanchard
No changes.
- DeAngelo Williams
- Mike Tolbert
- Kenjon Barner
- Jonathan Stewart
- Darrin Reaves
- Fozzy Whittaker
Fullbacks
- Mike Tolbert
- Michael Zordich
No changes.
- Kelvin Benjamin (3)
- Jerricho Cotchery (1)
- Jason Avant (2)
- Brenton Bersin
- Tavarres King (6)
- Tiquan Underwood (5)
- Kealoha Pilares (8)
- Marcus Lucas (7)
- Philly Brown (10)
- Marvin McNutt (9)
- 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.
- Greg Olsen
- Ed Dickson
- Brandon Williams
- Richie Brockel (5)
- Mike McNeill (4)
- D.C. Jefferson
- Byron Bell
- Nate Chandler
- Garry Williams
- Andrew McDonald
- Oscar Johnson
- Kevin Hughes
- David Foucault
No changes.
- Amini Silatolu
- Trai Turner
- Chris Scott
- Fernando Velasco
- Derek Dennis
- Andrew Norwell
No changes.
- Ryan Kalil
- Brian Folkerts
- Kevin Matthews
No changes.
- Greg Hardy
- Charles Johnson
- Mario Addison
- Frank Alexander (5)
- Wes Horton (4)
- Kony Ealy
- Alex Hall
- Craig Roh
Horton returned Wednesday after missing a handful of practices with a groin injury.
- Star Lotulelei
- Kawann Short
- Colin Cole
- Dwan Edwards
- Casey Walker
- Drake Nevis
- Linden Gaydosh
- Micanor Regis
No changes.
- Luke Kuechly
- Thomas Davis
- Chase Blackburn
- A.J. Klein
- Jason Williams
- D.J. Smith (7)
- Ben Jacobs (9)
- Adarius Glanton (6)
- Denicos Allen (8)
- Antoine Cason
- Melvin White
- Josh Norman (4)
- Josh Thomas (5)
- James Dockery (3)
- Carrington Byndom
Practicing again, the Josh’s leap over Dockery.
Nickelbacks
- Bené Benwikere (2)
- Charles Godfrey (1)
Godfrey is still out there with the ones, but Benewikere had the best week of any defender.
- Thomas DeCoud (2)
- Robert Lester (3)
- Roman Harper (1)
- Colin Jones
- Anderson Russell
- Tom Nelson
- Tre Boston
Harper could be sidelined for another week or two with a toe injury.
- Kealoha Pilares (2)
- Kenjon Barner (1)
- Tiquan Underwood
Punt Return
- Kenjon Barner (3)
- Philly Brown
- 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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