Jeremy Igo
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Rbs gotta be Stew, CAP, and Todman right? With Weghert to the PS?
Cant put Wegher out on waivers.
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I have been preaching Todman for a month now. Thats why. He is better than Fozzy.
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Preseason Game 4 is here!
Pass me a beer.
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he sounds like this every interview.
he's chill AF
And btw this dude is a freak athlete didnt play baseball in HS????? and then got drafted???? wtf
Could probably pick up a tennis raquet tomorrow and be ranked world wide within a month.
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Thank you Jeremy - but still no sound - must be something with my computer or something - I use google chrome.
That is a direct mp3 file link. If you can't play it, it is your computer.
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Still wondering if anyone can give me some ideas for getting this to play for me.
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Thanks all
Yep, Shaq is a laid back dude. Very pleasant and thoughtful. One of those guys that doesn't have a mean bone in his body off the field, but on the field can turn it on. Exactly the type of player you want on a team.
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This week on the Huddle Podcast, Sammi and Jeremy sit down in studio with Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson.
Topics include:
- Life before the NFL
- Current Panthers topics
- Fellow linebackers
- much much more.
Big thanks to Shaq for taking time out to join us, he was a great guest.
Hopefully after listening to this episode you know a little more about him.
You can subscribe to the Huddle Podcast on iTunes here -> clicky clicky
Or listen right here in your browser...
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Yesterday the Panthers traded a conditional draft pick to the Seahawks for receiver Kevin Norwood. Norwood is a second year player who was drafted in the 4th round and had a pedestrian college career at Alabama.
Not quite the news most Panthers fans were hoping for.
If the Panthers hope to compete for the playoffs again this year, they will continue to look for help as proven veteran receivers are released this week.
The Carolina Panthers do not have a single wide receiver on the team that will demand more than single coverage. Without a premier player that must be covered by a safety and a corner for containment, opposing defenses will key in on the Panthers run game and neuter their attack from the start. If the Panthers cannot run the ball, they are looking at once again having one of the most lackluster offenses in the NFC. Cam Newton will be forced to be 80% of the Panthers offense with his improvisations, increasing his chance of injury. Not good.
Currently on the Panthers roster, possibly making the final cuts...
Ted Ginn - Probably the closest thing to a player that requires double coverage on the team. Has proven he can get behind corners which could cause concern for defenses on occasion.
Corey Brown - Also has proven he can break free from a corner, but until he starts catching the ball he is a lot like most NBA centers outside the three point line. Sure, you could cover him... but what would be the point.
Jerricho Cotchery, Brenton Bersin, Jarrett Boykin, Kevin Norwood - All possession guys that won't demand much extra attention from defensive coordinators. Reliable targets that should not be more than the third read on any given play. If any of these guys are asked to be the leading receiver on a team, something is very, very wrong.
Devin Funchess - A rookie that can't seem to stay healthy. Has had 3 hamstring issues in as many months. Missed time in OTA's, training camp, and now preseason due to injury. Could he contribute in a real way this season? Sure. But for the Panthers to rely on that is lunacy.
I would have more hope for the passing game if the Panthers had a high level offensive coordinator capable of changing and improving on the fly through creativity. Unfortunately, they do not.
Yesterday, Ron Rivera made it clear that if the current group of men did not show improvement in this week's preseason game that changes would be made. Yesterday's trade was a good start, but it isn't enough, not by a long shot.
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Boykin has been more reliable than Corey Brown in the preseason and he has actually shown in the past with Green Bay that he can be a consistent contributor. I'm totally not trying to cut Corey Brown. But I think we gotta find a way to keep Boykin.
Coaches take more than preseason into consideration.
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Here is my final 2015 Carolina Panthers roster projection.
Offense - 26
Quarterback - 3
Cam Newton
Derek Anderson
Joe WebbNote: Remember, Webb can also play that large possession receiver spot if needed. This allows the Panthers to keep only 5 receivers.
Running Back - 4
Jonathan Stewart
Fozzy Whitaker
Cameron Artis-Payne
Jordan TodmanNote: With Jonathan Stewart entering what is probably his last season in Carolina, Panthers keep an extra back for continuity into 2016.
Fullback - 1
Mike Tolbert
Tight End - 4
Greg Olsen
Ed Dickson
Scott Simonson
Richie BrockelNote: Simonson has come on strong as of late and is kept as injury insurance. If Olsen or Dickson get injured, the Panthers offense would suffer greatly without a backup pass catching tight end. Brockel is kept for special teams and short yardage. Brandon Williams to IR possible. He has missed all of camp and preseason. Panthers could still keep him instead of Simonson though. Tough call.
Wide Receiver - 5
Devin Funchess
Corey Brown
Ted Ginn
Brenton Bersin
Jerricho CotcheryNote: I like Boykin and this is a very tough call. But keeping both Bersin and Boykin is fairly pointless as they are the same player. Boykin has a little more athletic ability but Bersin is more reliable. In a Ron Rivera locker room, reliability wins the spot. Personally, I would be very tempted to go with Boykin, but I don't think Rivera will.
Offensive Line - 9
Michael Oher
Andrew Norwell
Ryan Kalil
Trai Turner
Mike Remmers
Daryl Williams
Chris Scott
Amini Silatolu
Nate ChandlerNote: Panthers could opt to waive Brian Folkerts and use Mike Remmers as the backup center. This frees up roster space and makes room for the day that Daryl Williams is starting (it will happen this season).
Defense: 24
Defensive Line - 9
Charles Johnson
Star Lotulelei
Kawaan Short
Kony Ealy
Colin Cole
Dwan Edwards
Mario Addison
Kyle Love
Wes HortonNote: Really strong group here.
Linebacker - 5
Thomas Davis
Luke Kuechly
Shaq Thompson
AJ Klein
Adarius GlantonNote: I have taken Mayo off the roster here. I just cannot see why you would keep him when he would so obviously clear waivers and land on the practice squad. Cutting Trusnik and keeping Glanton instead helps the Panthers 2016 compensatory draft pick odds.
Safety - 4
Roman Harper
Tre Boston
Kurt Coleman
Colin JonesNote: Pretty much a lock here. Jones can move up into that buffalo nickel spot the Panthers love so much.
Corners - 6
Josh Norman
Bene Benwikere
Charles Tillman
Teddy Williams
Melvin White
TJ HeathNote: Teddy Williams has done enough to make this team in preseason. Special teams cause is helped by his addition.
Special Teams - 3Kicker - Graham Gano
Punter - Brad Nortman
Long Snapper - JJ Jansen
Practice Squad - 9
Carrington Byndom
Damiere Byrd
Brandon Wegher (crossing fingers)
David Foucault
Marcus Lucas
Dean Marlowe
Martin WallaceDavid Mayo
Rakim Cox
Terry Redden.
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i wonder who you expert is picking to go home. LOL!!!! it won't be Browning. Looks like someone in that Carolina Panthers organization is looking pretty smart....looks like the number 11 receiver is about to move up a few spots. I wonder when the play was called Big Ron said...I need you to go win it for me because these other 10 WR that are ranked above you by the media is high-on keep dropping the ball. I was told you came from a fast pace PRO STYLE OFFENSE. Show me what we brought you here for.
Browning cut.
You were saying?
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Many fans were disappointed on Friday night when the Panthers chose to put preseason MVP Brandon Wegher in for only 7 offensive plays. It seemed as if the Panthers had forgotten about this undrafted rookie and a visit to the waiver wire is all but a certainty.
Not so fast, another undrafted kid last season, Corey Brown, had even less snaps in the third preseason game (6). Brown went on to not only make the team, but contribute at crucial times late in the season.
Of course, it didn't hurt that Brown was the designated punt returner at the time. However, Wegher has proven to be no slouch when it comes to punt and kickoff return teams.
There is still hope, Wegher fans.
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This week's edition of Along the Sidelines is now available for your viewing pleasure.
Each week during the regular season and post season (God willing), I will be bringing you the things I saw from along the NFL sidelines all in high definition.
I hope you enjoy.
Along the Sidelines - Patriots at Panthers
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What is this thing about the Panthers and Patsies not liking each other? I never got that feeling, though I would love it if Gettleman publicly showed some disdain for Belichick.
It is true, ever since the Superbowl loss.
You won't hear about it publicly, but it is there and deep.
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Know star is out of course. It's been verified that KK and CJ are both def. out?
Last I heard CJ was in and KK was questionable
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In what will be the best dress rehearsal for the regular season we are ever going to see, here is what I will be paying extra close attention to in tonight's Panthers - Patriots match up.
Run Game Dominance
With Jonathan Stewart in the lineup and a much improved offensive line, the Panthers need to impose their will on the Patriots first string defense. Last week this group looked pedestrian at best. The Panthers have enough talent on offense this season to grind out at least a few yards on every attempt, even if it is ugly and right up the gut of the Patriots defense. Line up our biggest guys against their biggest guys and lets see who gets moved.
Cam Newton Read and React
Cam Newton has never looked good in preseason, so I am not overly concerned here. But many of Cam's throws have been just a tad late or behind the receiver. Take last week's intercepted pass to Greg Olsen for example. The ball was out late and behind Olsen, even though Cam had more than adequate protection. The result was a pick 6. I would like to see an interception free game from Newton this evening with quicker more decisive reads.
More Shaq!
Really excited about what we saw from Shaq Thompson last week. Thompson provides a physical skill set that will prove to be a huge headache for opposing offensive coordinators this year. Thompson has the speed and strength to cover nearly anyone on the field and the natural instincts to snuff out the run at the line of scrimmage. More Shaq, please.
Catch the Ball, Corey
Corey Brown has a dismal showing last week with his multiple drops including one in the end zone. While I am excited that Jarrett Boykin is really coming on strong, the Panthers need Brown as an additional deep threat. If Corey can put together a solid game tonight, catch everything thrown his way, and possibly tack on a touchdown... last week will be all but forgotten.
Get Aggressive, Stay Aggressive
The Panthers and Patriots do not like each other, and that is putting it mildly. Even though it is preseason, the Panthers do not want to be embarrassed by the Patriots on a national stage. I know some fans will play the "just no injuries" card, which is always a boring platitude. Of course no injuries. It is a given. But you know how you avoid injuries best? By staying aggressive and on the offensive. Players most frequently get injured when they are not in control of the action. Take Cam's rib injury from last year's Patriots game for example. Offensive line break down, Cam running for his life amidst a butt whooping. Result? Injury. Be in control. Stay aggressive. That is the best way to stay healthy.
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Theae two teams do not lile each other one bit.
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Thats just P55 setting up his Shula defense for next week. Not sure why, maybe the Panthers offense does well. He should have more faith in the guy he is the biggest supporter on the huddle for.
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So if I follow this storyline, last year we didnt gameplan or take the Patriots seriously in the third game and got blown out so that was a harbinger of the future and what would happen in the regular season when we actually did gameplan and take each one seriously??????
And because of that loss last year we are taking them seriously this year and by gameplanning and playing better, it will somehow help us do better when the regular season starts this year??
That makes absolutely no sense at all unless the goal might be to better be able to predict how we will do early in the regular season based on this game. While that is still a tenuous conclusion, assuming the result of last years game had anything to do with how we finished last year or that doing better this year will make this year more successful seems to be a huge nonsequitur..
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Rivera clearly stated last year they game planned for the Patriots.
Im starting to think you just reply to topics to muddy the conversation.
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Does it count as "realistic" if one team game plans to get an advantage and the other team doesn't? Shouldn't we be aiming to win on a level footing?
Third preseason game for the patriots as well. They are game planning.
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Last year around this time, the New England Patriots embarrassed the Carolina Panthers.
On August 22, 2014, the Patriots took Carolina behind the woodshed in the third preseason game of the preseason and administered a 30-7 beating. But it was really never that close. The Patriots held the Panthers scoreless for 58 minutes and sent the Panthers home with an injured Cam Newton.
This game ended up being an omen for the 2014 regular season. Many, myself included, brushed aside the 30-7 domination as preseason silliness. Turns out, Carolina was on the losing end of those types of blowouts early and often in the 2014 season. Meaningless? Not so much.
The Panthers do not want to be embarrassed again this week. This week, it is personal.
For the first two days of practice this week, scout teams have been used. Yes, they are game planning for Friday night. The Panthers are installing plays they feel will be successful against the Patriots. The players have spent time in the film room. Cam Newton and the starters will be playing into the third quarter. This is as close to the regular season it will ever get in August.
This week we have our first real look at the 2015 Carolina Panthers. Whether the performance is outstanding or dismal, it will be difficult to brush aside the results as "only preseason."
I learned that lesson last year.
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The Huddle Podcast is back!
This week we talk preseason with The Charlotte Observer's Jonathan Jones about the Panthers preseason and more.
Topics include -
- Panthers rookies
- Preseason performance
- Mike Tolbert
- More
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Final Panthers Cuts
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The Carolina Panthers must get down to 53 players by Saturday at 4pm.
There are a few large question marks still regarding the final roster. Ron Rivera has said 9 positions are up for grabs, more than any season in recent memory.
I suspect we will see Brian Folkerts waived and then put on IR. I thought Mike Remmers did well at center and rookie Daryl Williams did well at RT, making Folkerts expendable.
Also will be interesting to see how the running backs shake out. My fear is they keep Fozzy over Wegher, which is a mistake, imo. Fozzy would clear waivers and is still practice squad eligible. Wegher I feel would be snatched up by any number of teams looking for a young healthy back (Texans, Chiefs, Steelers, etc).
Over at tight end, Simonson has looked sure handed in pass catching, but dismal in run blocking. Brandon Williams will probably get the final tight end roster spot with Marcus Lucas again a practice squad project.
On the defensive side, has Rakim Cox done enough in preseason to get a jersey? Does David Gettleman cut his first draft pick in David Mayo?
We will know soon enough.
As a reminder, the Panthers roster on Sunday probably will not be the final 53. Typically roster moves are still made into week 1 of the NFL. Bubble players typically continue to get cut on Mondays and Tuesdays as free agents are signed.
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