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Jaycee has great workout habits that were further instilled in him by his father former NFL player, Joe Horn. After Jaycee was drafted his father Joe said to him, "It's time to get to work".
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NFL fines Washington Football Team $10 million
KatsAzz replied to ladypanther's topic in Carolina Panthers
In todays "Women Libs" movement world, i wonder how many other NFL teams could be fined if there was a severe crack down on every teams workplace environment, generally and particularly for women? -
I am glad we are not on Hard Knocks A lot of players say “It absolutely destroys teams,” “Some guys don’t understand how to embrace having these things and not making it a distraction. All of a sudden, the cameras are there and you’re trying to look at the cameras. Nobody is paying attention like they should.” I think there probably needs to be a better job of how they control the cameras themselves where players are able to do their work and kind of make it organic where guys aren’t playing to it. But still not being so intrusive where they are taking away from players being focused on what they need to do.
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Could Taylor Moton become the Panthers' left tackle permanently?
KatsAzz replied to SBBlue's topic in Carolina Panthers
https://247sports.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/Article/Taylor-Moton-left-tackle-permanent-121087176/ Could Taylor Moton become the Panthers' left tackle permanently? { STEVEN TARANTO Aug 27, 2018 } Ever since the retirement of longtime offensive tackle Jordan Gross, the Carolina Panthers have spent the past several seasons searching for a truly dominant force at left tackle. They have been aggressive in this pursuit to the point where they paid free agent left tackle Matt Kalil $55 million to don black and blue in 2017. Friday night against the New England Patriots, it looked as though they may have finally found a left tackle worth that price tag, and maybe more. After Kalil underwent a surgical procedure on his knee following a poor performance against the Miami Dolphins where he gave up two sacks, second year player Taylor Moton earned the nod to play left tackle for the Panthers, moving over from the right side where he had played the first two games of the preseason at a high level. The results were outstanding: Moton's play at left tackle was the highlight of a Panthers offensive line performance that allowed zero sacks, allowed only a single pressure on Cam Newton, and helped the running backs run for 99 total yards. Pro Football Focus gave Moton a grade of 74.5 for his performance, the fourth highest on the team in Friday night's preseason victory. On his very best snaps, Taylor Moton almost looked like Jonathan Ogden - So I'd say, if that weren't a hyperbole. The point is, he was damn good. Based on his excellent preseason, Moton almost certainly gives the Panthers a certain level of confidence that things are going to be okay with their offensive line, a unit that has seen four of its players banged up one month into the preseason. Though Friday night's half of football is a small sample size, the Panthers may end up being faced with a tough question should Moton continue to play at left tackle and perform at the level that he did: Could Moton take over the starting left tackle job permanently, even when Matt Kalil is ready to play again? Speaking Monday on WFNZ, Panthers play-by-play announcer Mick Mixon didn't rule out the possibility. "I think (the Panthers) are beyond impressed with Taylor Moton," said Mixon in conversation with Nick Wilson and Josh Parcell. "He may not give up that left tackle position. ... I mean, he turns to the left, blocks somebody. Turns to the right, blocks somebody. Go straight ahead, block somebody. He's incredible!" Granted, Kalil is still bound to return, and the Panthers could end up needing Moton to hold the right side of the line down again if Blaine Clausell does not prove to be able to perform adequately at right tackle (Though his first action with the first team Friday night in relief of Sirles was encouraging). However, there are a couple of things playing into the favor of Moton potentially being able to hold onto the left tackle job down the road. For one, last year's right tackle, Daryl Williams, will eventually return to the team once he recovers from a torn MCL suffered early in training camp - most likely at or just past the midseason point. Williams is no slouch at right tackle: He was a Second-Team All-Pro last year at the position, but there's no foreseeable way that the Panthers simply put Moton back on the bench or back into their "extra" offensive lineman role if he continues to perform like he has throughout the preseason. Compare that to Kalil's circumstances: Not only has Kalil not performed to the Pro Bowl level the billing of his rookie season suggests, but Panthers general manager Marty Hurney was not the one responsible for bringing him to Carolina. That honor goes to former general manager Dave Gettleman, who grossly overpaid for Kalil in free agency prior to the 2017 season. The circumstances of the Panthers' offensive line late in the preseason carry with them several truths that are self-evident. We know that Matt Kalil has not performed at the level that his pay grade would suggest, we know that Taylor Moton has been excellent no matter where on the offensive line he has played, and we know that the Panthers will get Daryl Williams back at some point. Naturally, the Panthers' run to NFC South glory and beyond in 2018 will depend on the play of the offensive line, and so far, the unit as a whole has appeared to be firing on all cylinders. Even if the Panthers have proven that they have a deep offensive line with multiple players capable of starting when and if needed, the team will still roll with its five best players upfront week-in and week-out. And so far, Moton has performed well enough to suggest that he could be "that" guy instead of Kalil. Plus the fact that the idea of having Moton and Williams occupy both tackle positions is just an enticing prospect in general. Can you imagine how satisfying it would be to see Moton go up against Cameron Jordan and completely shut him down after Jordan spent all of last year frontrunning and trash-talking about how Kalil couldn't block him? In the span of a single month, Taylor Moton has gone from "next man up" on the Panthers' offensive line to being "the man". There is still a lot that can happen this season for the Carolina Panthers, and there hasn't been any reason yet to suggest that the upheaval on their offensive line has reached its end. But based on what has happened in three preseason games to date, Moton has made a strong case for himself to earn a full-time opportunity to protect Cam Newton's blindside and make the Panthers' O-Line exactly the sort of unit that coaches and fans alike have been seeking. 247SPORTS.COM Could Taylor Moton become the Panthers' left tackle permanently? Panthers' second -
Ranking The NFC South Offinsive Lines: How Low Do The Panthers Go?
KatsAzz replied to KatsAzz's topic in Carolina Panthers
The writer said about our OL > "As a group, however, there are just simply too many question marks considering the inexperience of its younger players and the proven ineffectiveness of its veterans." The coaches are geting paid big bucks to quicky turn the inexperienced players into a molded unit, so the veterans have to start earning their paycheck by taking it on themselves to become more effective if our OL is to become as good we desire and expect. -
https://sports.yahoo.com/ranking-nfc-south-offensive... Ranking the NFC South offensive lines: How low do the Panthers go? Carolina Panthers Sorry to trigger you Carolina Panthers fans out there, but offensive line is the next spot up in our NFC South rankings. So just take a deep breath. Now, we know this particular position group has been a bugaboo here for much too long. But, in the second year of the Matt Rhule rebuild, has it begun to improve? And if the offensive line has improved, how low do they go in these divisional ranks? Let’s find out. Well, we didn't have to go too far to find out now, did we? And are you really surprised? Carolina's offensive front, as it's been for seemingly a lifetime, is still a major work in progress. We can start with the interior, with center 31-year-old Matt Paradis who did have a decent rebound from his 2019, but is very much a step below the rock he was in Denver. Then, at guard, we'll presumably be having a pair of battles between Pat Elflein, Dennis Daley, John Miller and possibly Brady Christensen (not exactly marquee names at the moment), all vying for starting spots. The most glaring weakness is at left tackle, where we'll see a picking of the poison between Cameron Erving and Greg Little. If Erving wins the job, which seems to be where this Sophie's choice is going, he'll be the 15th different starter on the blindside since 2013. Carolina's saving grace is right tackle Taylor Moton. And they know it. Moton's efficiency in both pass protection and in the run game is easily noticeable thanks to his power, slick footwork and overall athleticism. As a group, however, there are just simply too many question marks considering the inexperience of its younger players and the proven ineffectiveness of its veterans. Atlanta Falcons Atlanta doesn't boast much better of an offensive line than Carolina does. But at least they go to sleep knowing they have more than one spot they don't have to worry about. One of those is at left tackle with Jake Matthews. While he's not been amongst the very elite at the position, the former sixth overall pick has been a trustworthy presence for much of his seven-year career. The Falcons may also have a pair of keepers manning the right side in guard Chris Lindstrom and tackle Kaleb McGary. Lindstrom, whose selection infamously disappointed Atlanta fans in 2019, had a respectable 2020 campaign and McGary, who still has some room to improve, took a tangible step forward from his less-than-stellar rookie season. Rounding out the bunch, or at least favored to, may be 2021 third-rounder Jalen Mayfield at left guard and Matt Hennessy, entering just his second year, at center. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Continuity was apparently the theme this offseason for the reigning Super Bowl champions and their offensive line was no exception. The Buccaneers will be bringing back their entire starting line, one that doesn't really have an urgent weakness in any spot. Left tackle Donovan Smith's ascent has been smooth and steady, the interior trio of Ali Marpet, Ryan Jensen and Alex Cappa is quite reliable and right tackle and 2020 13th overall selection Tristan Wirfs was fantastic right off the bat. That front allowed a sack percentage of just 3.54 percent this past year, the third-lowest in the league. New Orleans Saints Head coach Sean Payton and his Saints just seem to be ahead of the vast majority of the league in quite a few areas. This is one of them. New Orleans currently rosters the best starting tackle duo in the game, with the consistently great Terron Armstead on the left and ever-improving and already top-level talent in Ryan Ramczyk on the right. Ramczyk is so top-level, in fact, that the team didn't lallygag around in securing their stud right tackle with a five-year, $96 million extension. (You're up next, Carolina.) While not on the level of those two particular teammates, center Erik McCoy has filled the starting duties admirably. The 2019 second-rounder has started and played through each of the team's 32 games since being drafted and has been more than serviceable. Plus, their pair of guards in Andrus Peat and Cesar Ruiz, despite some relatively lower grades at the hands of Pro Football Focus, do have the tools to improve and some versatility that could be useful in some potentially sticky spots. This is not only the top OL unit in the division, but one of the best in the game.
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NFL fines Washington Football Team $10 million
KatsAzz replied to ladypanther's topic in Carolina Panthers
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter · Jun 29 Washington Football Team announced that Tanya Snyder has been named co-CEO. She will join her husband as the WFT looks forward to unveiling a new name and brand for the next era of Washington football. Mrs. Snyder also now becomes one of few female CEOs in NFL history. -
Moton is considered a future elite tackle, and many believe the Panthers would be crazy to let him go. We’re going to see over the 2021 season just how much of a jump he makes into the elite tackle many expect him to be. Whether he’s reached the top 10 tackles in the game is up for honest debate. It might be more fair to argue that he’s reached the top 15 tackle group. Pro Football Focus currently lists Moton as the 13th best tackle in the game with an 81.2 rating, just under Detroit’s Taylor Decker and just above Los Angeles Rams’ Rob Havenstein. Connor Orr of Sports Illustrated even claimed that Moton “established himself as an absolute necessity at the right tackle spot” and believes “he was a must for the Panthers to retain”. What’s generally agreed is the Panthers need Moton for their future.
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Duke's Mayonnaise is a condiment created by Eugenia Duke in Greenville, South Carolina, in 1917. While it is the third-largest mayonnaise brand in the United States (behind Hellmann's and Kraft), its popularity was at first largely limited to the South. Duke's contains a higher ratio of egg yolks than most other commercial mayos, which makes it rich, creamy, and less likely to separate when heated. There's a wisp of tang from vinegar and a touch of paprika.
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Thanks for the cap space information. We are in better shape than i thought.
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I fully agree that it is Josh Allen.
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If you’re interested in buying a car, then you’ll probably soon find yourself dealing with the process of negotiating a price. Although some car shoppers enjoy the act of negotiating, many more think that it’s one of the most difficult parts of buying a car. Fortunately, we have a few tips and suggestions on some things to avoid in order to make your negotiation go as smoothly as possible. Don’t Give the First Number In nearly all car deals, the salesperson will ask you a question along the lines of: “What are you willing to pay?” In our opinion, there are several reasons why answering this question with a dollar figure puts you at a disadvantage. Most importantly, you don’t want to tell the salesperson what you’re willing to pay because your starting price might actually be higher than the car’s lowest possible selling price. For example, if a car costs $15,000 and you tell the salesperson that you’re willing to pay $13,000, you might think that you scored a deal, but the dealer may have been willing to go even lower if given the chance. Let the dealer throw out the first number. If you’re asked what you’re willing to pay, consider replying by asking the salesperson for the dealership’s “best number.” This is a great place to start negotiating, and it will give you a better idea of what price the dealer will take in order to sell the car. Stay Calm Many salespeople use the strategy of simply letting the buyer talk. This works because a lot of people talk excessively when they’re nervous, and they might blurt out something that gives the salesperson an advantage. For instance, if a buyer says something such as, “I didn’t plan to pay that much … but I do need the car right away,” the salesperson may be tipped off that the buyer is starting to waver on pricing — and that they’re desperate to get a new vehicle. As a result, we suggest doing everything you can to stay calm and to try to refrain from saying anything that might give the dealership more power in a negotiation. Relax, breathe deeply and try to keep most of your thoughts to yourself. Don’t Lose the Deal Over a Few Hundred Dollars One big mistake that many buyers make during the negotiating process is when they reach a firm price and won’t budge from it — even if the dealer agrees to a price within a few hundred dollars. To us, this is a waste, especially if you’re negotiating for the car that you really want. Remember that a new car can cost upwards of $20,000 or $30,000, so it’s not worth losing a transaction over $100 or $200. You likely won’t even notice that money over the long term when it’s rolled into a monthly payment. Be Prepared to Walk Away We often see car shoppers who become a little too attached to one particular vehicle. To us, this is a big mistake. When you’re buying a car, you can’t get too emotional about one car at one dealership — or else you’ll lose the upper hand in the negotiating process. After all, if the dealer knows that you only want one vehicle, they’re much less likely to drop their price to convince you to buy it. If you do become attached to one particular car, don’t show it. Treat the negotiation like any other deal so that your salesperson doesn’t get the idea that you only want one specific car. Finally, if the negotiation doesn’t go as planned, we strongly suggest walking away and waiting for the next desirable car to show up
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One of the biggest needs for the Hornets is a center but it’ll be interesting to see whether general manager Mitch Kupchak decides to use the best player available strategy or draft based on need. The class at the center position isn’t too deep. After USC’s Evan Mobley, who will likely be a top-three pick, the pool is slim. But there still might be some options at pick 11. Oklahoma State’s Cade Cunningham is likely to be the No. 1 pick by the Detroit Pistons, followed by either Evan Mobley or Jalen Suggs. After that, Jonathan Kuminga and Jalen Green are the likeliest to round out the top five.
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How rookie Chuba Hubbard could perfect the Panthers' backfield
KatsAzz replied to SBBlue's topic in Carolina Panthers
"Hubbard’s straight-line speed can make a very effective 1-2 punch between him and McCaffrey. Hubbard can be the trenches back finding his way inside zone reads." -
It wouldn’t be an overstatement to proclaim that the franchise’s success for the next few years could lie on Darnold’s performance.
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Panthers PJ Waker Ranked 25 Among NFL Backup Quarterbacks
KatsAzz replied to KatsAzz's topic in Carolina Panthers
Teams usually deal with the backup quarterback position in one of two ways: Invest in young talent to push the incumbent starter to a higher level of play and potentially usurp the starter down the road or hire a veteran to effectively be another coach with a clipboard, providing mentorship and game-management advice. It also might be the best job in the NFL. The backup QB is the player who sees the least amount of time on the field and has an infinitesimal chance of injury while still cashing a hefty paycheck. -
Considering the main problem people had with Brown was that they were unconvinced in his potential to generate pressure, it was somewhat surprising to see this area of his game thrive the most. He recorded two sacks, eight tackles for loss, 12 quarterback hits, and 34 pressures during the season. This was especially pleasing and a great foundation from which to build.
