XClown1986

Might need me a Stankoven jersey. If Steve Smith played hockey, he would play like Stankoven, I think.

Now is not the time to get cute. Just play our game.

I'd call the 49ers about Isaac Guerendo. Buried on the depth chart now that they have drafted Kaelon Black.

How anyone can look at our roster last year that went 8-9 and say this Panthers team this year is going to do worse is insane to me. The only position that you can make an argument that we got worse at is running back. And even that one isn't completely sure, because we don't know what to expect from Jonathan Brooks yet. The one thing Gettleman got right is that big men allow you to compete. And we have improved both trenches this off season. Every team in our division lost key components of their teams. Atlanta doesn't even have a quarterback right now. New Orleans overspent on a second running back and drafted an injury prone wide receiver in the top 10. The Buc got lucky with Bain, but he's still a rookie and they lost Mike Evans and Lavonte David, two LEADERS for their team. This division is very winnable. We have a tough schedule on paper right now. But it's also important to understand that we have added more talent to this team. Last year we did a lot with a lot less. Now we actually have some capability to rise to other teams' talent level. I see 10-7 as a realistic possibility. I think our floor is 7-10 if injuries start to stack up, but again, our depth is better this year.

A week 5 bye would fuggin suck

Yeah, that was heartbreaking... As he sat in his mansion or went shopping for jewelry and shoes. How did he not completely fall apart before being drafted in the 4th round?! He just better show up, work hard, and help the team.

Good

Well Canales even said in one of his rookie camp interviews that the quarterbacks have to get adjusted to a guy like Brazzells speed. If you're used to releasing and placing a ball at a certain point for a route because your guys usually run a 4.5 and 6 feet tall, you are going to have to change up how you approach each play with a guy that runs a 4.3 and is 6'5. Reps, communication, and timing. It will look better come training camp.

Double post

I just thought of it. You know who Lee Hunter reminds me of? Brentson Buckner.

Lee Hunter is going to be fun. On the field and off of it. We maybe haven't had a more vocal fun guy on the practice field since Cam. And I love that both Freeling and Hunter talked about how non contact reps let you refine technique and get comfortable with the details so they can play fast come game time. Tells me that the two of them have good practice habits.

Bain is a beast. I won't deny it. I mentioned it in another thread, but one of Mesidor's sacks was only because Bain shoved Mesidor's body at the quarterback like he was bowling with him. I have never seen anything like it. I hate that the Bucs drafted him. That being said, Bain has to be perfect in order to compete week to week. He plays a high contact position in a game where the most athletic and lengthy have the advantage. I think he will still be a force, but his impact can be minimalized with right blockers and schemes. Freeling has the opposite problem. He's a long limbed, athletic puppy. He has ALL of the advantages physically. He just needs to add strength to his body and improve his technique. In two seasons, Freeling could end up being regarded as one of the best LTs, if not THE best in the game. That's where his potential is. Both have the potential to boom (Freeling's ceiling is much higher though), but Bain has the higher probability to bust. Just looking at it logically.

Then we better hope we pull off the sweep.

Bussi needs time on the ice. We are up 3-0. If we drop a game, then you put Freddie back in.