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About Tolbert making the roster: I just don't see the value. He is no running back, he is no fullback. He can play special teams. He is beyond the age RBs peak. He carries too much weight

I realize this ship has sailed, but I was catching up on my reading, and I thought this comment needed a bit of expanding/ I agree, and here is why: Marlowe has a chance to become a complete S, while Harper and Jones are rather one-dimensional. Marlowe has a bunch of technique work to get down, but when he does, I see Marlowe, Boston, and Coleman as the future at S-and a pretty good group.

I have not considered this, but it seems logical.

I made changes (I have not been at practices like Jeremy has) so take it for what it is worth. However, I question a few of the bubble choices based on a few plays and few hunches. I added comments to explain my "genius" in bold. When I was done, I looked back at the big picture and wondered why I would keep Marlowe and let Todman go if special teams was the reason I kept Marlowe. If Marlowe is not ready for us he probably is not ready for any roster, so he should be safe on the PS. If we keep Todman, PS Marlowe, then we have quality in the post-Stewart/Harper era. I am leaving what I have, but when all is said and done, keeping Todman over Marlowe makes more sense.

THanks for sharing. Wow. Very close to my ideas. I am not sure Cox makes the roster, but I see the argument for putting him (or Miley) there. Your PS is solid too. LB is a bit scary, but we have Glanton and Mayo on the PS. I would love to see Marlowe make the backup SS and play Coleman at SS---but RR is in love with the slow-ass veteran Harper. Teddy Williams played himself onto the roster--if he continues to play well, we are set. I am tired of WR and CB being our weakness.

Rivera and Gettlemen got an infusion of young talent last season and went from something like 2-7 and made the playoffs. Not only do I see this as a thematic scenario, I think this is accurate. The only change I would make is this: Foucault has looked terrible. Doubt he makes the roster. On the fence about Cotchery, but this was a youth-themed roster, so I get it.

If Gettlemen's words mean anything, then these 2 should make the team ("The best 53 players make this football team.") Personally, I think both will get time with the 1's next week. Whittaker and Brockel need to pay attention.

Exactly my point

My WR corps based on the first half tonight: Funchess Boykin Ginn Bersin I would run double tights a lot.

Not sure if it has been mentioned yet, but Remmers is at LT and looking good.

Let's have some Love for Matsko and the OL First, I want to say how refreshing it is to know that we have promise at the OT position. I tip my hat to Matsko (perhaps the position coaches need an award too)---he takes a bust, a Practice Squad player, a fourth-round rookie, and a former DT and turns makes them respectable at a very tough position to play for a big man. Norwell is one of my favorite players. It is hard not to have a soft spot for him. To put that into perspective, I was talking to an Ohio State Alumnus the other day, and he has season tickets. He knows every player on the team, who they are recruiting, assistant coaches etc. He sang Norwell's praises--was shocked that he was not drafted (we argued about it--he thought Norwell was a sure-fire fourth rounder) In addition to that, we have Remmers increasing his value and repping at C andTurner coming of age at RG. I see the stability forming. Just love me some Norwell, that is all I am saying.

Men who swallowed church bells whole.

I'm here for you Dawg. Anytime, brother.

I ALWAYS read your posts, Dawg. I am glad you shared this. I love the line: "...It is imperative to take an unemotional global view." Great point. If the Huddle demonstrates anything, it is how hard that is to do.

Wonder is Webb is the "or seven"(th) WR? Personally, I see the sixth WR as a player whose last name begins with "B" and played high school ball in Charlotte. However, what if the sixth WR is Webb? If we had Benjamin, Funchess, Brown, Cotchery, and Ginn, do we really need a sixth WR with no special teams ability? (To the best of my knowledge, Byrd--who I have on the PS, Bersin, and Boykin are all void of special teams talent.) Then again, I keep hearing that Bersin has a strong shot.

Nobody blasted him. Again, I mentioned that it was careless, and said, "no biggie" (exact words). To help you---Hit quote, and then scroll down below the box with the quote in it and reply. You are probably typing in the quotation box, which probably eliminates the quote. hope that helps.

John Kasay. Greene goes in as a Steeler, IMO.

Cam is fan friendly--- Jake was unique.

I got a bit upset with Shula last year, but there is a point where you realize how bad the offense was at the beginning of the season. Bell--Gone Silatolu--Bench Scott--Bench Chandler--Bench D Williams---gone ----We have upgraded half the offense from the beginning of 2014 and we drafted Funchess, Artis-Payne, and OT Williams. I am guessing that we will become much faster (Ginn, Byrd) Special Teams will give us better field position. I also think the D is better. Last year, if you bitched about Shula all year and let the Special Teams coach slide, you don't get football. He now has weapons. He now has a decent OL. Let's see what he can do.

I get it, which is why I embedded "no biggie" in the text. However, he knows people follow him--I am a former journalist, so I know this--there is something called "accountability" and if you attach your name to fragmented or misinformation, it can hurt your credibility. So if you or I were to make a mistake like that, no big deal. But if a journalist who knows he is being followed is careless, regardless of the format, he loses credibility. Since the topic was insignificant, it is no big deal. However, if he made a mistake about the Panthers on Twitter, and it caused you or someone to get upset, you can't say, "Oh well, it was a tweet." His rep is at stake.

If the Panthers can find one solid OT, they can help the other side.

A journalist should know better---no biggie, BUT--that is like saying "The President" while leaving "of my college fraternity" out of the text.

Objection: Another example of SC taking credit for NC accomplishments--like Stonewall Jackson's birthplace, Carowinds, and Fish Camps. http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/nchist-worldwar/5899 Winston-Salem is the home of the original KK. What else did they teach you at Wofford?

You should understand that the anxiety over LT is due to watching football LAST year, so the second question's answer is "no.'" Secondly, the coaching staff looking at other option IS the reason many are excited--nobody claiming Williams to be the Left Messiah.

Here is the question: Would Oher have done equally well, better, or worse? Tomorrow, if I were coach, I would have Oher go against Ealy for 7 plays. This is exciting. I am pumped. And for those who are saying, "People, it was only seven plays--keep it in perspective." We are watching plays from camp and trying to determine how good this team will be. Nuggets and pieces is all we get. But the exciting part is the fact that we might have a LT in the works behind Oher. This alone is reason for excitement. No apologies needed.