David Newton has Bersin, Foucault, Scott, Lester, Folkerts, and Teddy Williams for his 53 man roster cuts

[SCP]

I wish ESPN had a Panthers writer whose opinion I could give two fugs about.

He was a NASCAR guy that was like "Sure I guess I'll take on the Panthers beat in my spare time."

[imminent rogaine]

Don't think we see Hill or Brockel on the team this year.

[Chief Keek]

I don't see Hill making the final roster and Trusnick was specifically signed to improve the ST so he's definitely not going anywhere.

[Mol3m4n]

Is there any reason that Brockel should be on this tab?

[pantherking15]

We have too many LBs. I'd rather keep AJ Klein over Jason Trusnik. We also need to cut some lower-tier FAs like Trusnik, Boykin, and Teddy Williams so we can get our 3rd round comp. pick for Greg Hardy. From what I understand, the NFL has a formula to calculate comp. picks and you need to lose more than you gain in free agency.

[MV%doe]

Panthers have too many #45-53 types on the current roster. Problem is most are impossible to trade. I willing to state at least 5 ex-panthers will make other 53 man rosters. Dave is wrong about center spot, most teams carry 3. I think craveman is a near lock.

My roster is simple 25 O, 25 D, and 3 SP. I've done these enough to learn, you make the mistake of always overlooking special teams. So if a backup DB/LB is better at STs, while the other backups are better at LB/DB..... Sometime you keep the lesser talent in order to boost STs. Age, money, and smarts are other big factors. Plus coaches have favorites, even if they swear they don't.

 

I do feel this will be the best practice squad in panther history, so long it doesn't get picked dry though out the season. Practice Superbowl champs.......

 

 

Is there any reason that Brockel should be on this tab?

hes a 4 phase special teamed and ron loves him. He's the "Ooo SHIIT" backup to rb,fb,te,lb,ot. He's smart and know smany roles & playbooks. Remember how sad the ST where, that was in part to brockel being IR'd.

[AU-panther]

We have too many LBs. I'd rather keep AJ Klein over Jason Trusnik. We also need to cut some lower-tier FAs like Trusnik, Boykin, and Teddy Williams so we can get our 3rd round comp. pick for Greg Hardy. From what I understand, the NFL has a formula to calculate comp. picks and you need to lose more than you gain in free agency.

Tillman, Trusnick, and Coleman are the only FAs that will be relevant to compensatory picks.

http://overthecap.com/compensatory-draft-picks-cancellation-chart/

As it stands now we have lost 3 and gained 3.  Of the three we have lost there is a very good chance that Dockery won't qualify so in reality we are probably at 2 lost and 3 gained.

If some younger players step up this could play into the final roster decisions.

The question might not be Tillman or Garry Peters it might be Tillman or Garry Peters + a 3rd round pick.

How many people here would trade Tillman or Coleman right now for a 3rd or 4th round pick?

[Mother Grabber]

I don't understand why we can't have 53 for offense, and 53 for defense.  I mean, only one group is on the field at a time.

[Daddy_Uncle]

Bersin is going to make the team. He is a very reliable sure handed receiver that does everything the right way.

[PntherPryd]

here's a crazy idea.

 

let's start camp before making roster projections.  From OTA's he's telling me who is making the cut?  No.

 

Sure, identify the battles; but to predict winners now is just idiotic.  Camp is camp.

[caatfan]

I'm with the Bersin crowd. He's dependable and versatile. I think he'll not only make the team, he'll contribute. I'm pulling for Ward too. Training camp will tell.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

Totally forgot we signed Chris Houston. I actually this is the best and deepest group of CBs we have had in a long long time if Tillman can stay healthy and Norman and Bene take the next step. 

[Jackofalltrades]

I want to keep Lee Ward over Brockel.

[davos]

A ton of these are a crapshoot right now...for example the 5th CB something that TC and preseason will determine.

Also, considering how we found Remmers, Wallace could randomly beat out Martin or Chandler for a spot.  We found him during last season and you just never know.    

Totally forgot we signed Chris Houston. I actually this is the best and deepest group of CBs we have had in a long long time if Tillman can stay healthy and Norman and Bene take the next step. 

Houston and Coleman seem like the forgotten signings of the offseason.