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At 24 years old, Christensen is the type of prospect who can come in and immediately contribute. His 31 1/4″ arms may preclude him from a full-time job as a tackle in the NFL, but Christensen can jump inside to guard and be an immediate starter for the Panthers.

I feel sure Sam Darnold has been told over and over by his coaches that every single thing he says and does will be analyzed and scrutinized by the media and the NFL, the place where his football dreams can come true and should hold back on any controversial subject that comes up. I can't see were Darnolds personality would or should be a problem for an NFL team or its fanbase. Some, if not all, NFL teams want franchise type players, quarterbacks specifically, who don't rock the boat. "Better to be seen than heard."

The Panthers boasted a bland and average defense last year, ranking 18th in points allowed, so i look for a sharp upward trend this year. I like the CB Jaycee Horn pick at No. 8 overall but i was concerned that we didn’t address defense again until the fifth round, grabbing DT Daviyon Nixon and CB Keith Taylor Jr. However,I thought we did well with the free agency crop of DE Morgan Fox, CB A.J. Bouye, LB Denzel Perryman and DT DaQuan Jones being the most significant of the signings. While Horn and Bouye will give us a strong CB pair the Saftey and Interior Defensive Line spots leave me a little concerned. I am hoping they will be addressed further when other teams start making wholesale cuts.

Robby Anderson had a 1,000-yard season for the first time in his career last year but it remains to be seen if he can repeat that this year. There is a lot riding on the 2021 campaign for Anderson, which is the last one on the two-year deal he signed last spring that included $20 million fully guaranteed. The Panthers brought in Terrace Marshall Jr. and Shi Smith during the NFL Draft to further boost their options at wide receiver, so the pressure will be on the 30 year Anderson to get the job done and earn himself a big payday in the process. Depending on how much money they can free up, he might even price himself out of reach for the Panthers. If Anderson can prove he isn’t just a one trick, 1,000 yard receiver, there will be more than a few teams looking in his direction if he's allowed to test the free-agent market next year. The Panthers had to make a choice between Curtis Samuel and Taylor Moton this year, which wasn’t that difficult. If the same happens between Anderson and Donte Jackson, my guess is they would chose Jackson..

What in the world is going on there???

That is sad indeed. I really would love to keep the natural turf but it does not seem it will happen.

Exactly! I feel sure there would be tons of negative things Sam Darnold could have said about his bad experiences with the inept Jets management and sorry coaches but to his credit he sucked it up and threw no one under the bus.

The Carolina Panthers would be 7th in 2022 Cap Space at $57,664,760 if a $208,200,000 Salary cap is assumed. Here is how all 32 NFL teams will be projected regarding their 2022 Salary cap. https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cap/2022/

Additionally, agents believe that the 2023 cap ceiling could skyrocket toward $230 million. This would all come just a year after the NFL lost $4 billion in revenue compared to the 2019 season.

The best thing that Coach Brady can do is create easy throws for Darnold, which should be quite easy. Christian McCaffrey, provided he stays healthy, can put up 100 receptions in a season, especially with a 17th game added to the schedule. Combine McCaffrey’s unique receiving ability with the likes of DJ Moore, Robby Anderson and rookie Terrace Marshall Jr. at wide receiver, and the Panthers have a formidable set of weapons on paper. Unfortunately, the Panthers offensive line continues to be a huge question mark, which limits McCaffrey’s rushing upside and Darnold’s ability to be consistent. Bad pass protection derailed Darnold’s hopes of thriving with the Jets, and only exacerbated his unsavory habits to the point where he’d frequently bail even when the pocket was clean.

Matt Rhule recaps Tuesday's OTA practice, player development "He's so young in what we ask him to do," Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Tuesday. "But he's so young and has a great work ethic. He might have experience, but you don't have experience in what we do. Every bit of experience Sam has, he can draw from it, but he's done a great job with us saying 'Hey what's the cadence, how do you want me to drop,' and those things. That's good. That allows us to develop him really from the ground up. "He's a great guy great arm talent. Very likable, and he works hard. He wants to be good. He doesn't want to not have a good rep. Everything we heard about him is what we're seeing."

This is what Panthers QB Sam Darnold said > "To go from being wanted to being unwanted is huge". "Getting that news that you're going to be traded, of a team saying, 'Hey, we didn't want you,' for whatever reason, is hard".

Some of the belief in Sam Darnold’s ability to perform better here than he did in New York is the scheme and the improved players around him, although the question mark remaining at left tackle is a concern. A significant part of that is running back Christian McCaffrey, who described himself as 100% healthy after missing 13 games last year due to injury. Darnold said some of McCaffrey’s skills as a receiver and a rusher compare to former Jets back Le’Veon Bell. The pair of new teammates have known each other dating back to their time in the Pac-12 when USC and Stanford faced off, but they only played in a game against each other in college once (a 27-10 Stanford win in 2016 that Darnold did not start). The pair has also been at workouts together in California multiple times, including this offseason.

I have confidence in Panthers QB Sam Darnold. I imagine it would take some getting used to if you were a young (23 year old) person arriving in a strange city. Plus, having to meet new teammates, form a social life and lead an NFL team that was placed on your shoulders with the expectations you would make them rise above their present low status.

Panthers QB Sam Darnold spoke to the media about his relationships with his teammates and getting life set up in Charlotte

I am anxiously waiting on Thursday to arrive and see the " Panthers Confidential" how the Panthers have crammed years' worth of moves into the last five months. The exclusive access inside the offices of decision-makers and glimpses of life outside the stadium for players and staff, Panthers Confidential offers a taste of what it's like beyond the headlines, should be very interesting.

House prices are going up and tax increases are sure to follow.

https://www.panthers.com/photos/tuesday-ota-practice-photos#2095f65e-4111-4d26-a286-a048a436bc33

Should be a good decision.

I feel sure Sam Darnold will have some growing pains at times, much like any NFL QB that is introduced to a new team and system. However, let's give him an unbiased chance and not let the fact some members here on the Huddle wanted Fields cloud our views in the evaluation of Darnolds performance.

Head coach Matt Rhule and general manager Scott Fitterer have every belief Sam Darnold can be the starting-caliber quarterback the Panthers have been searching for. I will have to go along with their thinking until proved otherwise.

Teddy looked so fragile last year it made me shutter because i expected him to get injured real bad at some point in the season.

Now that is one bad azz dude!!!!

Heart felt prayers are extended to the Olsen family.

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