SBN Midseason Studs & Duds Voting Results

by Jaxon on Nov 6, 2008 8:21 AM EST Comment 3 comments

SB Nation polled its bloggers to vote on midseason studs and duds and the results are below. You will notice immediately that nary a Panther made either list which is fine by me.

Clinton Portis is playing like an MVP right now.

The Studs

NFL Mid-Season MVP: Clinton Portis, Redskins

Comment from David the Falconer at The Falcoholic:

The homer in me wants to say Michael Turner, but he's done the majority of his damage against the league's weakest defenses. Portis has put the Redskins on his back and carried them 100 yards or more down the field most games, and for that he deserves my vote.

Best Player on Offense: Clinton Portis, Redskins

Comment from Skins Patrol at Hogs Haven:

He also has 150 yards receiving and has had his role increase with the injury to Ladell Betts Not everyone knows this, but Portis is the best pass protecting RB blocker in the league and is a big reason why Jason Campbell is playing well this season.

Best Players on Defense: Joey Porter, Dolphins

Comment from BigBlueShoe at Stampede Blue:

I thought this guy was DEAD. How the hell does he have 11.5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles? I mean Jeezus, it is only Week Nine and he has 11.5 friggin' sacks! The hell are they feeding them down there in Miami?

Best Rookie: Chris Johnson, Titans

Comment from cgolden at Revenge of the Birds:

No explanation needed. Just watch this kid play and it's obvious why he's truly special. Were we really questioning his status as a first round pick six months ago?

Best Coach: Jim Zorn, Redskins

Comment from WCG at Windy City Gridiron:

I hate doing this, but in that division the Redskins should have easily been the worst team.

Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio has seen better days.

The Duds

Mid-Season Worst Player: JaMarcus Russell, Raiders

Comment from Dave the Falconer at The Falcoholic:

Consider that this guy was the first overall pick in the draft. Then consider that he can't throw a pass without collapsing into a heap.

Mid-Season Worst Rookie: Vernon Gholston, Jets

Comment from cgolden at Revenge of the Birds:

He's learning a new position so this probably isn't fair but seven tackles in eight games for a top six pick is simply unacceptable. You'd think he could at least be a situational pass rusher.

Mid-Season Worst Coach: Jack Del Rio, Jaguars

Comment from Chris at Big Cat Country:

Can I vote for Del Rio and the Jaguars for every possible spot?

If we did a Panthers mid-season Stud & Dud here's my vote:

Offensive Stud: RB DeAngelo Williams

Defensive Stud: LB Jon Beason

Offensive Dud: WR DJ Hackett

Defensive Dud: LB Landon Johnson

What do you guys think?

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Now consider this on JaMarcus Russell

Brady Quinn is going to be starting for the Browns this week after Anderson fell from his godly grace. If Brady Quinn impresses, which I think he will, then the Raiders are absolute crazies.

I think his big problem is that he has no idea what he’s doing. He has a huge arm and limitless physical potential. But he always seems like he’s off on plays. He needs to learn the playbook. Somebody bench this kid and give him some studying material.

[i]"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"[/i] -Revshawn

by Revshawn on Nov 6, 2008 12:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Agree

I was just never impressed with him in college. He was ok but I question his accuracy and decision making.

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by Jaxon on Nov 6, 2008 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

russell and others

I disagree with the Russell pick. Give the kid a break. Everything around him sucks – the owners, the new no-name coach, the last coach, etc. Give him a real system and a real QB coach who can teach him something, and he’ll be great. Looking at his potential, though, I always thought his potential would put him somewhere near as good as Daunte Culpepper when Culpepper was at his best. That is not hall-of-fame status, but worth some wins. Now he’s playing like Culpepper in Miami, not too hot.

I knew D-Will would be incredible, but my offensive stud is the O-line as a while, including 2 back-ups. Sacks are down, pass protection is up and holes are bigger. These guys are really getting it done.

Our defensive stud is obviously Beason, and I never understood why everyone was so hot on DJ Hackett in the first place. Is he hurt or what? When are they going to post the amber alert?

by usana_gaines on Nov 7, 2008 5:16 AM EST reply actions 0 recs