Panthers.com spotlights Lee Ward

[Mother Grabber]

I already called dibs on Lee Ward

for what...your bridge partner?

[magnus]

What exactly does Brockel do other than be a backup fullback? Unless he's a big special teams guy, I don't see an issue with swapping him for Ward.

he does play a ton of special teams, and he would've been very helpful when they ended up having to keep Olsen in to block.  Tolbert is a tremendous run, pass blocker and a weapon on both offense and special teams.  

I know it's easy to get hyped for Ward, and I root for everyone.  He's talented.  But let's let him stand out on a Panthers football field before we give him a roster spot. 

[SCP]

for what...your bridge partner?

I called dibs on being the first Blind Lee Ward Jock Sniffer (BLWJS).

[caatfan]

If Ward comes through as they expect, in training camp, I predict he'll at least make the practice squad. If he takes a roster spot, I think it's Brockel's.

I'm already a fan of the 'cannonball'. 

http://www.ruleoftree.com/2015/5/10/8581887/2015-nfl-draft-lee-ward-signed-by-the-carolina-panthers

[AU-panther]

Last year we started the season with 4 running backs on the roster (Stewart, Williams, Tolbert, and Fozzy).  Also Brockel made the team.

http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Breaking-down-the-53-man-roster/f8b6396f-4ac3-4bc5-b3d3-97deec514f5a

If you consider Brockel more of a fullback then a tight end that would mean that we allocated 5 roster spots to the RB/ FB positions.

Stewart will be the starter.  I really don't see us cutting Tolbert.  Also CAP is probably safe based off of draft position.  

 I would think the final roster decisions will be something like this:

Stewart

Tolbert

CAP

Fozzy or Todman

Brockel or Ward

 

 

 

[caatfan]

Last year we started the season with 4 running backs on the roster (Stewart, Williams, Tolbert, and Fozzy).  Also Brockel made the team.

http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Breaking-down-the-53-man-roster/f8b6396f-4ac3-4bc5-b3d3-97deec514f5a

If you consider Brockel more of a fullback then a tight end that would mean that we allocated 5 roster spots to the RB/ FB positions.

Stewart will be the starter.  I really don't see us cutting Tolbert.  Also CAP is probably safe based off of draft position.  

 I would think the final roster decisions will be something like this:

Stewart

Tolbert

CAP

Fozzy or Todman

Brockel or Ward

 

 

 

I consider Brockel to be a TE, as he's listed, but a blocking TE, and I think Ward has more potential value. I'm hoping they keep 4 RBs. I can't see cutting Fozzy or Todman, and CAP and Stewart are locks. Tolbert is listed as a FB and I never include him in the RB group. I don't see Mike losing his spot, but I do think they hope Ward can take it over eventually. 

[Mr. Scot]

I consider Brockel to be a TE, as he's listed, but a blocking TE, and I think Ward has more potential value. I'm hoping they keep 4 RBs. I can't see cutting Fozzy or Todman, and CAP and Stewart are locks. Tolbert is listed as a FB and I never include him in the RB group. I don't see Mike losing his spot, but I do think they hope Ward can take it over eventually. 

It's not unusual for a Coryell offense to have some flexibility between backup fullbacks and tight ends (sometimes even starters). 

Brockel fits the 'h-back' mold, but I'd say his true position is kind of a 'whatever back', i.e. he'll do pretty much whatever the coaches want him to.

Truth be told, unless Ward shows he can do the same, thats an advantage for Brockel.

This team looooooves versatility.

 

[@bonafidebanter]

I hope Tolbert gets cut and we usher in the Ward era.

I'd rather the team cut Brokel or Webb than Tolbert. 

[Devil Doc]

Wouldn't Ward beat out Todman? Just Saying...

 

[Mr. Scot]

Wouldn't Ward beat out Todman? Just Saying...

 

Gettleman has stated that he doesn't do position quotas. His approach to final cuts is to find the best 53.

The big question will be whether Lee Ward is part of that.

[Devil Doc]

Gettleman has stated that he doesn't do position quotas. His approach to final cuts is to find the best 53.

The big question will be whether Lee Ward is part of that.

Honestly, I think Lee Ward is better than Brockel and Todman. Brockel has been on the panthers for 5 years now, if he hasn't found his place yet, don't want him to hold back Lee Ward.

[ladypanther]

Wouldn't think they would highlight someone they thought they might stash on the practice squad.

[pantherclaw]

Rooting for major success for this guy. 

Simply for the fact that I can easily imagine how successful Jonathan Stewart and company would be running behind Lee Ward. 

Wow 

[caatfan]

Wouldn't Ward beat out Todman? Just Saying...

 

Todman has shifty quickness at RB and is a proven returner. I like Ward but don't think he'd push out a versatile player like Todman.