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Feb 17, 2022

On Monday, Pro Football Focus released its yearly PFF 101—where the site ranks the NFL’s players (from 1 to 101, obviously) based off their respective performances from the past season. And—surprise, surprise—not a single Carolina Panther made the list. - While the team did see some nice years from a few of its players—with perhaps the pass-rushing duo of Pro Bowler Brian Burns and Haason Reddick coming to mind—the failure to place is likely well-earned. But what if the list was slightly extended? - Well, if it was, then a congratulations goes out to right tackle Taylor Moton. Moton was included in PFF’s consolation group of “10 players that just missed” their cut. - “Carolina’s offensive line was one of the worst units in the NFL, but Moton was the lone rock of the group at right tackle,” lead NFL analyst Sam Monson writes. “Inevitably, given what was around him, this wasn’t Moton’s best year, as he ranked 78th on the PFF 101 last year on the back of his best season in the NFL, but even this year, he allowed one sack and 27 total pressures from 713 pass-blocking snaps and was a solid run-blocker. Moton is proof that players can have excellent seasons within poorly-functioning units.” - While the lone standout on the team’s front didn’t get himself a second consecutive nod, he did get himself a second consecutive perfect attendance award. Moton’s solid campaign is even more impressive considering he played in each of the offense’s 1,149 snaps, fresh off his 2020 where he was on the field for all 1,033 plays. - As the Panthers keep looking to reconstruct their porous and ever-fluctuating line, Moton has remained a rock for the unit. He may not be the very best the position has to offer, but he’s certainly close to it and has been a rare constant amidst a volatile situation in Carolina. - - RelatedESPN names Panthers as best free agent fit for Commanders G Brandon ScherffPanthers prepared to 'take a major swing' at QB position - - List - - Best of the Panthers at 2022 NFL Honors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Panthers Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Panthers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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