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I don't think the expectations on TMac are as high as you think. TBH, we saw higher expectations for XL in year 1 than TMac, based on the Huddle input, anyway. A lot of both of their production is going to be tied to Bryce anyway. I suspect that if Bryce doesn't take a big leap, 80% of the ire is going to be directed at him rather than any specific WR.

Yep. We have no idea what Bryce Young is like on the field or in meeting rooms. None. We know how he is in interviews. That's it. We're starting to hear about his true personality coming out in practices, jawing with Jaycee and Mike Jack. No way he could be doing all of that while he was stinking up the field the way he was rookie season. You just look stupid and people will call you out on that ish. Keep playing like he did at the end of last season, and we'll see the real Bryce come out. Convert back to the first 2 games, and we'll see him slink back into his shell.

All the more reason for athletes to get off social media. Anyone famous that is checking comments or reading DM's on social media is just voluntarily wading into an overflowing sewer.

based on expectations/talk going on....my huddle bucks are betting on.... the huddle being mad/disappointed Tmac doesn't come out the gates being what the board expects him to be right away XL gets some redemption as he makes more plays than people are expecting.

100%. There are rarely, if ever, PS signings that turn into much more than temporary depth pieces. The examples of these are extreme outliers if you look at a season NFL roster transactions log.

I gotta be honest, all of the talk of team/vocal/by example leader is pretty pointless. We see snippets at best so we only know second or third hand about that kind of poo unless it is blantantly obvious. Cam was obvious because he was Cam. So we really are purely speculating on if he is a wet blanket or incapable or whatever. We literally have very, very, VERY little idea. That's not a subject that we can effectively evaluate, IMO. The on field stuff, 100%.

I don't think they keep 7 WRs and I suspect Moore and Tremayne to PS. If we lose either of these guys to another team, I'm not losing sleep because the NFL has tons of WRs like this. As always, us fans over value our players and this team is yet to score a TD so I doubt anyone is eyeing our fringe WRs.

XL is going to have a big year and getting open has never been an issue. TMac is going to garner a lot of attention and XL (or Coker) are going to benefit.

They need to hire Dr. Sharon Fieldstone. She's good!

and the revolution will not be televised is one of the greatest media moments ever.

I mean, everyone can work on it but this team natural vocal leaders with an edge. We know what isn't Bryce's DNA. We have seen the Panthers before try to put that on someone that isn't that. It just doesn't work. And he was the biggest freak ever to put on a Panther uniform and a HOF player. the MAIN reason the org team can't be looking at Bryce to take that on (it's not height).....is Bryce isn't even good at his job yet. That's sort of required. Then add the personality aspect in play.

I respectfully disagree. I'm 5'8" tall and I've led men and women that were a lot taller than me - in the military and in football. Actually was voted Team Captain junior and senior years in high school. People respect competence and talent/ability. Now if he's bad at his job, that could actually impact his ability to lead. You can't be out there telling guys to play better when you're the worst player on the field.

Sometimes happens when you start thinking about extending the play / YAC before you have secured the ball.

been listening to a lot of Pete Seeger, Woodie and Arlo Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and Jesse Wells lately. Jesse is something else. i love it. Odetta and Richie Havens are part of my rotation pretty frequently as well. didn't know about Father John Misty. checking him out now.

Not that I believe it's a fans responsibility to coddle a multimillionaire to do his job.... But that's one thing I've hated seeing out of this fanbase about XL. Every single social post with him on it people are hounding him about drops and catching the ball. I think even fans underestimate their ability to get in someone's head to the point that it mentally defines them. Next thing you know he's always thinking about drops instead of naturally making the catch. I'd been thinking this recently, and this article kind of solidified it for me.

What is weird is that drops were never a concern at SC (albeit you have the “it was only one real year” argument), but he caught everything thrown his way unless my drunken memory is misguiding me. Last year was unusual by XL’s standards. I hope he can turn the corner.

Most drops happen because you take your eyes off the ball assuming you'll just catch it from muscle memory. The solution is to see your hands catch the ball. Don't take it for granted. Actually see your hands close on the ball before you do anything else.

He likely has a couple of more offseasons/seasons before he gets polished enough to be an elite WR but with TMac and Coker here, hopefully we have the luxury of allowing him to do that development.

That's why I think we go 4 TE, at the expense of that 10th OL guy. IF Tremble is active against JAX, his reps will surely be limited. We want Sanders to be a pass catching TE, but his blocking is subpar compared to the other 3. Mitchell has been our best TE in preseason games, and I think Evans has potential to surpass Tremble next season. I doubt we have 4 active TE's on game days.

Mind posting a link to a scientific study that states leadership is genetically linked to one's height?

That was pretty funny.

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You don’t have to be 6’ and above to be a leader. People respect assertiveness + intelligence. He can get this done if he brings back that guy from the last few games last year and he is consistent in that attitude

Dude would come down with some fantastic snags, even in crunch time so the ability is there. I hope he is plugged in with a sports psychologist. He could be a PROBLEM if/when he develops more confidence.