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Sandland in and Dickson out and cut by the end of training camp...my prediction.
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Sandland in and Dickson out by the end of training camp...my prediction.
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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.
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.
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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!
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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
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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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Garrett is going to surprise!
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After reading some articles about DG and Ron liking the DE's we have on the roster so I would go with either Hunter Henry or OT.
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DG has a plan...the draft is a week away. Watch DG work!!!
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I can see DG moving up for Sheppard or Ogbah in the second.
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I think Butler will be there for the Panthers to pounce on at the end of the 1st round. Then DG can move back up in the 2nd to grab Emmanuel Ogbah, I have a feeling he will be there in the 2nd.
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On March 17, 2016 at 7:19 PM, SinaloaPaisa said:
All I want from this offseason is a quick athletic OT.
We got killed by quick DEs this past year.
This needs to be addressed.
Willie Beaver
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I think DG either gets a deal done or bring in Norman's replacement in the draft...can't really say if DG grabs a CB in the 1st then Norman is gone but it would seem more likely.
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http://dlvr.it/Kr8nN3 7round mock draft by Spin Zone
1st CB Alexander
Not a fan of his, I would rather have Apple or Fuller if we went that route in the 1st
2nd WR Thomas
3 top receivers with no vertical speed...don't like it. Maybe Fuller, Cooper, or Shepard.
The rest didn't excite me either....
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Dobb would be a great fit! Hopefully he last until we pick at 30.
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I think DG will draft a Tackle in the 1st and trade up in the 2nd to get a DE...possibly Dobb or Nassib. I think that's what he did when he grabbed KB and Ealy in the 2014 draft. But he would have to trade up a little further than he did then to get Dobb or Nassib.
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DE would be the top priority...
Enter Sandland
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Sandland in and Dickson out and cut by the end of training camp...my prediction.