Carolina Panthers 2015 Roster Projection

[Paa Langfart]

I am hoping we keep 6 linebackers.  Id sure hate for something to happen to Luke and have to rely on a rookie to fill his shoes.

 

If we did get rid of Klein could we get anything for him ?  A third or 4th round pick ?

Edited June 19, 2015 by Paa Langfart

[ItsPantone278]

I'd maybe swap Folkerts for Turnsik

[Jeremy Igo]

Why not put Mayo on PS? Seems like a project to me, plus who would snatch him? Id rather have Trusnik than this guy atm because of the elite special teams and more of a gallback if asked to play. 

​You think there is any chance Gettleman waives a draft pick this year and risk New England or another team stealing them again? 

 

Fat chance. 

[bandu]

i'd swap Nate Chandler for just about anyone...

[Millioso7]

Depth is overrated when your trash and not a true olinemen.. Scott>>>chandler... Last time I check Scott has played guard n tackle before to and he actually strong enough for the position

[The Huddler]

Makes sense. What about Byrd?   hasn't Byrd lit it up?

​You think there is any chance Gettleman waives a draft pick this year and risk New England or another team stealing them again? 

 

Fat chance. 

 

[Darth Biscuit]

Nice thread and replies Zod.

I'd rather us keep Webb and/or Byrd than Cotchery as well, but you have a point about Rivera's love for vets.

 

Really, really want to see Ward make it. Definitely don't want to see Tolbert cut, but I think Ward's blocking could make a difference.

[osd22]

Hopefully Rivera can see through his own blinders and make the right decision.

I have no trust here. He always seems to learn the hard way, when players are injured and he is forced to try other guys or when we lost games due to his stubborn / "play not to lose" decisions. I wish it was different though. 

[Snake]

​Cotchery getting 1st team reps. I don't see Ron Rivera cutting him, he loves him some seasoned vets. 

If Byrd has a good preseason and I say IF no way we let him hit the wire and keep a WR that is only going to get worse. 

[Jeremy Igo]

I like Byrd a lot, and he has looked really good in practice. 

 

But he hasn't taken an NFL hit yet. 

[Millioso7]

Turnsik over teddy Williams n regards to ST(that punt play with philly last year was enough for me)... Highly doubt we go into the season with just 5 lbs glanton bein one of them over Klein to..

[Jeremy Igo]

Turnsik over teddy Williams n regards to ST(that punt play with philly last year was enough for me)... Highly doubt we go into the season with just 5 lbs glanton bein one of them over Klein to..

​The Panthers used a 3rd LB about 30% of the time last season. 

[AU-panther]

​Yea I agree. Our 6th WR needs to be someone that plays special teams. I think Boykin and Bersin should be the 5th and 6th options. Hopefully Rivera can see through his own blinders and make the right decision. Cotchery has no place on this team. 

There is a very good chance that our 6th receiver won't be active on game days so special teams ability is kinda irrelevant.  A lot of last year we only had 4 receivers active on game day.  I don't see us having more then 5 this year.

Personally I don't see us keeping Cotchery to fill that role.  If he makes the team I expect him to receive substantial snaps, especially early in the season.  As the season goes on his role might diminish as the young guys develop. 

I would expect that 6th spot to be used on a younger, cheaper receiver that you might not want to expose to other teams.

[Ivan The Awesome]

Can't say I see why Cotchery would be on the roster. Bersin is Cotchery. I'd give Cotcherys place to Webb,  Byrd or x player.  Proehl is enough in my opinion if we need sage advice for the young wide outs.