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The signing of Deion Jones was the death knell for Brandon Smith making the roster, especially with how well KGH played. And it sounds like from the beat writers Chandler Wooten will make it based on ST if they keep 5 ILB's (which I'm skeptical they will). I do think with the draft investment and potential they might try to bring him back to the PS if he clears waivers, but I could also see him wanting to go elsewhere. I don't see any conceivable way he makes the 53 man roster this year (unless there's an unfortunate injury over the next few weeks). Making (and staying) on an NFL roster is not easy. A new coaching staff (especially if you are a fringe guy and they didn't draft you) is a tough hill for anyone to overcome. I wish Brandon Smith the best, and I certainly won't be disappointed if he ends up back on the PS here to continue to develop.

Now's the time to vet stuff out, but yeah, that is the thing that will keep Hubbard from ever being a true RB1 IMO. He's developed so much as a runner and is a good RB2, but he won't ever be a 3 down back with his brick hands. Still, for a 4th round pick, he's been a good pick. Much stronger now than when he first came in. As a fan you get spoiled by a special guy like CMC that can do it all. There's not that many RB's that can. I'm hoping Sanders will be our pass catching RB as well as a great runner.

Loved the practice today. As a coach, that's how you want it done. Protect the QB's, but let the guys compete right up to the edge of (post-whistle) confrontation. You have to practice hard to prepare for real games, and it's much more fun for any team to hit someone else rather than their teammates. I think both coaching staffs handled this really well. And thank God for no injuries...

Yeah, Fitty has been in his bag this offseason. Signing Deion Jones & Justin Houston were incredible moves for veteran leadership (and these guys can still play). I feel so, so much better about our ILB depth with signing Jones and with the emergence of KGM. Houston & Burns instantly have top-10 Edge rushing potential. Will let the young guys (YGM, DJJ, Barno, Kobe Jones, etc) continue to develop and push for reps. And on top of all of this, we still have plenty of money to extend Burns & others. And we will have the flexibility to be active again next offseason. I'm forever a homer at this time of the year, but damn if I'm not excited about this roster. We have come a long, long, long way since the dark days of 2020... Luke's retirement, the debacle of hiring Matt Rhule, the un-ceremonial & disgraceful way Cam was let go... and of yeah, a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic that practically ripped our society apart... We got to enjoy this Panthers Nation, b/c we deserve it!

**Updated 8/9/23 after Byrd injury and depth chart released Starters in Bold Offense QB: (3) - Young, Dalton, Carrol RB: (3) - Sanders, Chuba, Blackshear WR:(6) - Chark, AT, TMJ, Mingo, Viska, Shi Smith TE: (3) - Hurst, Thomas, Tremble OL: (9) - Icky, BC, Boz, Moton, Mays, Nash Jenson, Zavala, Irving, McCray AC (PUP list) Defense DE: (3) DB, Anderson, D. Williams DL: (3) Tuttle, McCall, Ray OLB: (5) Burns, Haynes, DJJ, Houston, Kobe Jones ILB: (4) Shaq, Frankie, D. Jones, KGH CB: (5) Horn, DJAX, CJH, Taylor, STO SS: (3) Bell, Rowe, Jammie FS: (2) Woods, Franklin Flex: (1) Chinn ST (3) Heckler, Pinero, JJJ

Dalton legit is probably the best backup we've had since 2016 before DA became more interested in golf than football.

Thank you!! There is no game planning... If the offenses can't connect, that is a bad, bad omen... I'm much happier to hear that our offense is looking good against what everyone nationally assumes will be a top 10 to top 5 defense than our defense getting picked apart in a practice by a 1st ballot Hall of Famer. In the words of A-Rod... "Relax...."

Pepperidge Farm remembers. The Dolphin beat writers were clowning us and saying they had to take it easy on us b/c we couldn't hang... Big market bias is real, but none of that matters come the regular season.

There's a non-zero chance he makes this team, but it's about as close to zero as I think you can be. Just lacks the functional mobility to be an NFL Offensive Lineman IMO. The fact that he never was included in any of the Jumbo packages Wilks loved so much was telling

Preach. I have endured 41 Carolina summers in my life. I love this state/area, but if I never have to experience being drenched in sweat from being outside for 5 minutes or less in July/August/September, I do not feel like my life will be worse. The one thing I've never gotten tired of in 41 years is the sweet relieve of the Carolina Fall, and everything it brings with it, especially Panthers football.

Hopefully if Bryce develops as we hope and we retain Burns, I don't think we will have any trouble finding veteran pass rushers willing to come here. Obviously, developing a 2nd guy here would be the best, but between the advantage of having (hopefully) a franchise QB, another established top 10 Edge Rusher, and plenty of cap space the next few years with Bryce being on a rookie deal, we will be able to make it work one way or another. And yes, this was a great move for 2023

I don't think that at all. The staff wanted to get a look at the guys in OTA's and training camp, but I think the plan all along was to sign another experienced Edge rusher. This team is capable of winning the division. I don't think they wanted to gamble without having someone else proven besides Burns. This is going to leave a lot of guys fighting for just one or 2 spots. Burns, Houston, & Haynes are locks. I think this could mean YGM will get traded. Could also see DJ Johnson, Amaro Barno, Kobe Jones, or Eku Leota being placed on IR in preseason with any sort of "injury" to basically redshirt them

With the signing of Justin Houston, I'd say there's a significant chance DJ Johnson is going to have an "injury" in preseason that requires IR so we can save a roster spot and basically red-shirt him. I think Corral could have come back from his injury last year in preseason but it was an excuse to stash him on IR and save the roster spot. Seem this movie many times over the years.

I genuinely think at this point in time we don't sign another Edge rusher unless/until after Week 1 b/c salaries aren't guaranteed at that point (only pay per week). Things can change, but as of now, I think the plan is to have Burns and then see who shakes out/ Evero will scheme around the opposite side. I think Marquis Haynes is the 1st guy to get that chance, and Haynes has proven he can produce in limited reps. Hope he's back from injury soon. I'm still open on the idea of Clowney, but consistent effort and the amount of money he's going to want could preclude it. Would be fun to have him back in Carolina.

Some slight changes, but I like your projection for the most part. Think Byrd wins the WR6 spot as the primary returner. Made a couple of changes to Oline. Corbett will be on PUP to start the season so he won't take a roster spot I think YGM and Barno both make the team. I also think Haynes will be the OLB opposite Burns as of now. I think EDGE and Oline depth are the 2 areas of the roster probably the most still in flux. Could possiblt be one more addition in the secondary, but for the most part, I think this team is fairly set. Starters in Bold Offense QB: (3) - Young, Dalton, Corral RB: (3) - Sanders, Chuba, Blackshear WR:(6) - Chark, AT, TMJ, Mingo, Viska, Byrd TE: (3) - Hurst, Thomas, Tremble OL: (10) - Icky, BC, Boz, Zavala, Moton, Mays, Coleman, Irving, Nash Jensen, McCray Corbett on PUP to start the season Defense DE: (3) DB, Anderson, D. Williams DL: (2) Tuttle, McCall OLB: (5) Burns, Haynes, DJJ, YGM, Barno ILB: (4) Shaq, Frankie, D. Jones, KGH CB: (5) Horn, DJAX, CJH, Taylor, STO SS: (3) Bell, Rowe, Jammie FS: (2) Woods, Franklin Flex: (1) Chinn ST (3) Heckler, Pinero, JJJ

Scott has good kids- I will not take that away from him. I knew both Chapel & Salem from coaching and they are good, respectful young men. I know he has one or two more kids, but I don't know them. I credit the mom for how they turned out. Scott is a pompous, arrogant, D-bag, at least in the context of coaching in the same rec leagues with him. Maybe your experience was different (and in a different context), but he was not well-liked by any of the other coaches. He could and would get away with complaining to the refs and get preferential calls. He also acted like he was better than everyone else. Nothing brought me more joy as a coach than wiping that smug little smirk of his stupid face. I have very little respect for him personally, but as a father, I can't completely trash him b/c he's obviously done something right to have good kids. I do respect that 100% Still, my life would not be lacking if I never saw or read anything from him again. Mike Kaye & Joe Person actually cover the team. Fowler is semi-informed opinion fluff pieces at this point...

Bruce Irvin is a great comparison. And if Jones plays as well as Irving did in his one year here, it will be a win-win

Injuries, scheme-fit, etc. Deion Jones wouldn't still be available in FA if he was the same player he was 4-5 years ago, but I do think this is a great depth signing at an area (ILB) where we were thin

Jones had a couple of years (2016 & 2017) where he was one of the best off-ball LB's in the league. His pass coverage ability as a LB was among the best in the league. Even if he has lost a step, it's a great depth signing IMO, and I think he can still spot start if necessary. I love this signing, and I hope we follow it up with another signing at EDGE. One other thing I thought of too is that this signing will allow Luvu to potentially get more snaps as a pure pass rusher.

This 1 million percent. It was an effing dot in between 2 defenders. Perfectly thrown leading Chark away from the big hit (although yes the safety would have hit him in a real game). Chark should hold on regardless. I'm not trying to be mean, but anyone who doesn't understand that this is a freaking high-level throw doesn't really understand football. There's a reason Reich speaks about Bryce the way he does... this ain't normal having a rookie that can see the field like this. Of course there will be ups-and-downs, but there is a large segment of this fanbase that can't or won't accept that there is an actual plan and staff in place for success, and it all begins and ends with #9. I get it, the last 5 years (and especially the last couple) have been draining. Still, we have what may be the next Drew Brees and people still can't be happy...

Shaq is one of the most underrated Panthers in franchise history. Tough act to follow behind Luke & TD, but he's much better than a lot of fans want to give him credit for

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Last preseason was probably the first time in Corral's life that things did not work out how he thought they would from a football standpoint. It's hard for anyone who has been one of the best players on the field week in and week out all the way from pee wee to the NFL to come to realization that, for the first time in their life, they are not the best player on the field, and every rep you get has to be fought and clawed for. Regardless, I loved Corral's interview this week. Seems to have the right mindset coming into this season. Reich has like what Corral is going through, so I'm sure he's much better to relate to Corral than the short-order cook.

In retrospect, I'm still baffled by how Tepper fell for his act. Beyond his opening press conference (which was objectively good), Rhule was obviously in over his head from the start. I'm sure the Covid weirdness added to the dysfunction, but it was certainly dysfunctional his entire tenure. Never once did it actually seem like there was a strategic plan, even though that was talked about ad-nauseum. Rhule has had success at the college level, but honestly, after watching his awkward and cringe-worthy pressers, it's hard to see how that was even possible. He's just not someone I can imagine players wanting to play for. Pure and simple.

Just listening to his presser and demeanor is night and day vs. Rhule. We finally have an NFL caliber head coach again. Getting actual answers and insight is a nice change. No pretense, no nonsense slogans, etc. I'm betting Reich already has more respect and clout in the locker room than Matt Fraud ever had.