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short version; Christen hopefully wins LT. But if he doesn't, he's the defacto LG

On the line, definitely. We brought in 2 serviceable FA's, picked up 2 rookies (3 if we count Christensen, but I hope we don't), and have a healthy Daley back. LG was supposed to be his to lose last year until that entire side of the line got hurt. Someone should stick, and be much better than Reed.

I think your line up makes a lot of sense, but the wild card is going to be Erving. Christensen should definitely start, but it remains to be seen whether that will be at LT or LG. Erving, Daley, and Elfein will battle for the position he doesn't win, with Scott in the race for LT. Without seeing a single practice snap, let alone one in pads, I see this being the starting line up: Christensen - Daley- Paradis - Miller - Moton With Elfein and Erving backing up the guards and Scott being backup at both tackle spots. Elfein will be backup center. I do think both Moore and Brown make the team, but doubt they see a lot of action unless there are injuries. Scott - Christensen - Paradis - Miller - Moton, IF Christensen doesn't win the LT spot.

I think he'll be on the field a bunch, but not get many targets. I'm already looking forward to the post-season compilation of him laying defenders the fug out! Robby and DJ's YAC will be insane with this guy's open field blocking.

I've seen his size mentioned as the determining factor more than once. Nickels are usually smaller than the outside CB's. I actually would love to see DJ and AJ flip-flopping back and forth from slot to outside. Keep the opponents' passing game guessing.

wait!! They practiced the 2 minute drill AND red zone??? I call BS.

More T&A is what the site needs! whatever happened to the T&A section anyway???

Especially when you look at all the pass rush talent that was brought in this off season. Nixon, Fox, Jones, Reddick...

Rhule brags on you, that's the kiss of death.

Love this post. We don't need 7 rookie probowlers for this to be a hell of an off season. I also like the idea of 2nd round graded LG that will compete for (and win IMO) LT. It's too easy to get overly excited about the newbies and start having delusions of grandeur for all of them. The truth is, we have improved every single aspect of our team this off season; secondary, LB, DL, OL, QB, RB, WR, TE, Hell, even ST looks better.

I love that he's an old school, no BS kind of guy. I saw this video of him mic'd up at the Senior bowl a while back, and had to post it here. Best quote in a while "This is a man's game, play it like one". https://www.panthers.com/video/phil-snow-mic-d-up-at-the-senior-bowl

I'm still curious if they play him at FS. He was a damned good OLB last year and looks like a more natural fit at SS, but I wonder if there is anything he can't do.

I assume that we'll see a lot of rotation across the line this early, but it would still be good to know how Christensen is doing at LT vs LG. I really want him to definitively claim the LT role early.

Tre or Marty? Both??

DT for sure, Jones, Fox and Nixon all should feast next to Brown soaking up double teams. Hell, Roy was a very pleasant surprise last season, I'm excited to see if he improves much with a real off season . Kerr and Obada were decent last year, but I really think that all 3 of the guys above will prove better. As for the left side of the line... we lost Okung, but did we really? He WAS good for the few games he was healthy. But we gained Erving and Christensen at LT and re-signed Scott, who was also a pleasant surprise last year. At LG, we brought in Erving, Elfein, Brown, and Moore. Plus, if Christensen can't cut it at LT, and I really think he will, he'll likely be one of the best LG's in the draft. So, yeah, a lot of improvement in both areas.

If I only get to pick 1, I'm going ATL, mainly because they're so close. Ironically, I've never considered TB a rival, really, because, well they suck. Looks like they showed me! This year, I'd say they're who I want to beat the most, because that would likely mean that we win the division. BTW, fug the Taints too.

FWIW, a lot of main stream writers are full of poo! EDIT: That being said, I like the look of Spotrac better. No idea about accuracy.

At least he's "learning from his mistakes". Kinda like when he was about to get his ass fired for being too conservative so he invented an alter ego.

I doubt either really has to worry much about losing their starting spot. No reason to rush it.

can't wait to see that video. I've never seen Moss used as a verb. I think shi makes the 53 based not only on his return ability, but as a capable sloy receiver.

Would've been nice if you knocked off the pity party you've thrown for yourself, Mr. Oh-Woe-Is-Me.

for the win!!

But why?? It's so good so good so good!