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Shaq Thompson In The First?

Jeremy Igo

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Surprised no one's mentioned that he plays RB too. Could he backup Fozzy if Stewart goes down? That could be a valuable bonus if we're getting rid of DWill, I just don't know the rules of position swapping.

 

Did he play RB or did he come in just to carry the ball?  What I mean by that is that there is a lot more to playing RB in the NFL than just carrying the football.  Being able to pass protect is one of the key ones, especially if you have Byron Bell playing LT.

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Did he play RB or did he come in just to carry the ball?  What I mean by that is that there is a lot more to playing RB in the NFL than just carrying the football.  Being able to pass protect is one of the key ones, especially if you have Byron Bell playing LT.

 

He rushed for 1000+ yards and 15 TDs in high school. Can't find much about college except one game where he was put in and got 150 yds on 10 carries. He seems like a very capable backup at the very least.

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He rushed for 1000+ yards and 15 TDs in high school. Can't find much about college except one game where he was put in and got 150 yds on 10 carries. He seems like a very capable backup at the very least.

 

HS doesn't matter one bit.  Hell, a ton of future NFL players played QB in HS simply because they were the best athlete available.  A lot of HS teams do that.  If you don't have a real QB, just put your best athlete back there and let him make plays.  Same thing with RB.  If you have a future NFL athlete on your HS roster, you want to find a way to get the ball in that kid's hands because it's gonna win you games.

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threads like this make me worlds more optimistic this offseason than i was in February last year. there is some outstanding talent in both free agency and the draft that could make an immediate impact on the Panthers and push the team into final-four contention next season. Gettleman has earned my trust in the draft, and i never bought into the "Gettleman sucks in free agency" crap. he has been cash strapped. now he gets to flex some monetary muscle.

 

the immediate future of the Panthers is so bright, i am already shaking with excitement for next season. perhaps i should temper my expectations for one more season, but things look like they are ripe for the Panthers to take that next step this offseason. Lehsgo Panthers! Keep Pounding!

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there was nothing wrong with shaq's combine. he was fluid and polished...one of those guys that made it look easy. balanced and fluid. I hpe this guy falls to us because TD's 9 million payday is coming up quick and we are gonna need that money for Luke.

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I get that you like Shaw Thompson, but there was something wong with his performance according to Bucky Brooks, his numbers were pedestrian and were not indicative of the explosiveness that some experts would like to have seen. This may affect his status as it may leave some questioning his upside.

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This entire safety class seems like hot garbage.  I know everyone wants a 220+ pound safety, but how many guys at that size do it well at the NFL level?  Seems like most of them just can't move fast enough.  The Sean Taylors, Adrian Wilsons, and Kam Chancellors seem to be few and far between.  Most guys that size are playing LB.

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