Carolina Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton has been one of the game’s more reliable right tackles since entering the starting job in 2018. A second-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Western Michigan product began his career in a backup role before earning the starting job in 2018. Never looking back, the offensive lineman has been one of the few consistent pieces on offense, surviving multiple regime changes without suffering a drop in performance.
Because of this, NFL.com’s Gennaro Filice acknowledged Moton’s abilities in a recent article. Setting out to highlight one underappreciated player on all 32 teams, Taylor Moton earned the honor for the Panthers thanks to his “rock-solid” play at the position.
“According to Pro Football Focus’ charting, he has only allowed one sack in three of the past four seasons,” Filice writes. “To be clear, Moton is indeed appreciated by the Panthers, who gave him a four-year, $71.25 million extension back in July of 2021. But as the 30-year-old heads into a contract season, I question whether the wider football-watching public recognizes Moton’s immense value…”
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Even though he’s never made a Pro Bowl, Taylor Moton has been a reliable player for the Carolina Panthers over the past seven seasons. Last year, the Western Michigan product finished the season with a 77.2 PFF grade, the 22nd-best mark in the league. Carolina’s offensive line as a whole performed well, as Moton complemented new additions Robert Hunt and Damien Lewis. The Panthers had one of the league’s best offensive lines, and this stable blocking helped 2023 first-overall pick Bryce Young come alive in the back half of the season.
Carolina isn’t ready to compete for a Super Bowl, but they could compete in a weak NFC South if Young continues to develop and the rookie edge defenders hit the ground running. Taylor Moton hasn’t made the playoffs since his rookie season, but that could change if the Panthers build on their promising finish to 2024.
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