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    Carolina Panthers Roster Projection

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    21 hours ago, Jeremy Igo said:

    As always, throughout OTA's and through the preseason I will be providing a look into what the Carolina Panthers roster may look like. 

    The roster projection will be adjusted according to performance and snap counts. 

    Here is my initial roster projection for the 2016 Carolina Panthers

     

    2016 Panthers Roster Projection

     

    OFFENSE 25

    Quarterback (3)

    Cam Newton

    Derek Anderson

    Joe Webb

     

    Tight End (3)

    Greg Olsen

    Ed Dickson

    Beau Sandland

     

    Note: The Panthers have signed a plethora of tight ends, trying to find an eventual replacement for Dickson. Sandland is it. They do not, however, have the luxury of keeping four tight ends when depth is needed elsewhere. 


    Wide Receiver (5)

    Kelvin Benjamin

    Devin Funchess

    Ted Ginn

    Stephen Hill

    Philly Brown

     

    Note: Only 5 receivers are kept as the depth here is outstanding compared to other positions. This unit is 1000% improved over the unit only two seasons ago. Stephen Hill is the x-factor here with both size and speed. The Panthers remain convinced of his potential.

     

    Running Back (3)

    Jonathan Stewart

    Cameron Artis-Payne

    Brandon Wegher

     

    Note: The Panthers can no longer keep four running backs this season. Fozzy Whitaker is the odd man out here, Brandon Wegher stays as the younger player with more upside. 

     

    Full Back (1)

    Mike Tolbert

     

    Offensive Line (10)

    Michael Oher

    Mike Remmers

    Daryl Williams

    Trai Turner

    Andrew Norwell

    Ryan Kalil

    Chris Scott

    Gino Gradkowski

    David Foucault

    (Insert Free Agent Here)

    Note: Yeah, the free agent deal is a bit of a cop out on my part, but I just don’t see any other way around it. The Panthers are very very thin at offensive tackle currently, and the roster as it reads today is filled out with practice squad players. Look for an OL signing before the season starts. 


    Defense (25)

     

    Defensive Line (9)

    Kony Ealy

    Charles Johnson

    Star Lotulelei

    Kawann Short

    Vernon Butler

    Paul Soliai

    Mario Addison

    Wes Horton

    Ryan Delaire

     

    Linebacker (6)

    Thomas Davis

    Luke Kuechly

    Shaq Thompson

    AJ Klein

    David Mayo

    Jeremy Cash

    Note: How does Cash make the team at his small size? By replacing LB Ben Jacobs as a special teams ace. 


    Cahnuh (5)

    Bene Benwikere

    James Bradberry

    Daryl Worley

    Zack Sanchez

    Lou Young

    Note: I just do not see the Panthers signing a veteran cahnuh of note. They would not have cut Boykin if that was in the cards. The Panthers like Lou Young very much. Could be a nice season for him. 

     

    Safety (5)

    Kurt Coleman

    Tre Boston

    Dean Marlowe

    Colin Jones

    Marcus Ball

     

    Note: Colin Jones has shown he can drop down and be a buffalo nickel when needed, so he counts as both a safety and cahnuh spot as an x-factor. Add in his special teams contributions and he is a very valuable player.


    Special Teams (3)

    Graham Gano

    Swayze Waters

    JJ Jansen

     

    So there you have it, my initial 2016 Carolina Panthers Roster Prediction. Well liked players such as Keyarris Garrett and Damiere Byrd are by no means out of the picture, but as of today they have work to do if they plan on making the team. This should make for great training camp competition. 

    Remember, if you disagree you cannot simply add in a player without telling me who you would take off. Many folks like to do that and pretend there is no player limit. 

     

     

     

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    I think Cox makes it over Horton. Also Garrett over Hill. Another change would be Rock Head and the TE out Duke will make the 53 over Dickerson and Ball. Rock Head will replace Tolbert next year so I think DG wants to give him some time with the 1st team during the season. I feel like the TE out of Duke has some real potential.

    Panthers Rookie Camp Wrapup

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    16 minutes ago, KSpan said:

    Klein might be worth something but Jacobs is not and it's tough to imagine them going into the season with zero veteran depth, and the same situation applies to the CBs... Gettleman doesn't cur draft picks. Garrett, however, I could see sneaking into the 53.

    As we're seeing though, anything seems to be possible these days.

    I can see that!

    Panthers Rookie Camp Wrapup

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    Posted · Edited by CWORS

    3 hours ago, KSpan said:

    If by "make the team" you're including practice squad then yes, that seems likely. I don't see 4 UDFAs making the final 53, particularly not 2 LBs on a team that has historically only carried 5 or 6.

    My comments are based on DG moving Jacobs or AJ out for picks for both Norris and Cash to make the 53-man roster. The other two are possible...

    Garrett over Byrd or Bersin? Possible

    Richardson over McClain or Williams or Young? Possible

    Panthers Rookie Camp Wrapup

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    I have a feeling there will be a few UDFA making the team this year. Ben Jacobs, Ed Dickson, Bersin, and Byrd might be gone by June 1st.

    This UDFA rookie class DG has brought in is filled with potential! Garrett, Cash, Richardson, and Norris will make the team and 1 of the 3 will make an impact this year in some capacity.

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