Panthers Roster Projection Update

[bababoey]

I can't remember a year when the Panthers kept 10 O-linemen. I remember, under Fox 1 year, they kept 10 D-lineman but never 10 O-lineman.  9 seems to be the max for most teams and some teams only keep 8 with all the extra room teams have now on the practice squad.  So I am not saying it won't happen but the likelihood of it happening seems low.

[vorbis]

I see you've got Chris Houston as a goner, which honestly I am a little surprised by. he's got veteran bonafides, and has been doing some work on special teams in camp.

[Ivan The Awesome]

Am I the only one that thinks Byrd should be given a roster spot over Cotchery? 

[X-Clown on 1]

Can't wait to see how this shakes up in preseason.  Who's going to shine and who's going to miss out?  I certainly can't remember the last time we had talent so deep, at so many positions.

[Jackofalltrades]

I want Ward over Brockel at FB, but Rivera likes his vets and RB is solid.

[KB_fan]

Unless Mayo shows something on Special Teams I'm wondering if he could slip to the PS.  I still think it unlikely, but the percentage chance has crept up in my mind from like a 10% possibility to a 30% possibility. 

Rivera's press conference yesterday talked about the serious competition at various positions and how those 4th or 5th deep on the depth chart would have to be obvious contributors in multiple special teams phases.  Who currently fits that model among the LBs who are battling for a spot? 

(I confess my fairly large ignorance of Special Teams phases... and would love to learn more.)

[Carolina Cajun]

Am I the only one that thinks Byrd should be given a roster spot over Cotchery? 

Eh, it depends.  I've been as vocal against Cotch as anyone, his veteran presence is completely overblown IMO.  That said, he is owed money, he knows the offense decently, and on top of all of this, I legitimately think we can stash Byrd on the practice squad safely this season.  If I had any fear at all of Byrd not safely making it to the practice squad, I wouldn't even suggest it.  All of this is for naught though if Byrd shows out in the preseason and gives us no way to not include him on the roster.

[OneBadCat]

Am I the only one that thinks Byrd should be given a roster spot over Cotchery? 

But if we don't have Cotchery, who's going to run the WR screens?

[CoastalCat]

Good writeup, thanks. If Glanton gets cut and stached to the PS, then I am sure a team will pick him up quickly. He impressed in the last games in 2014. Would hate to see him go.

Agreed. I kinda like Glanton over Klein. Just sayin...

[Tom]

I can't remember a year when the Panthers kept 10 O-linemen. I remember, under Fox 1 year, they kept 10 D-lineman but never 10 O-lineman.  9 seems to be the max for most teams and some teams only keep 8 with all the extra room teams have now on the practice squad.  So I am not saying it won't happen but the likelihood of it happening seems low.

The Panthers kept 10 offensive lineman last year. link

[AU-panther]

I can't remember a year when the Panthers kept 10 O-linemen. I remember, under Fox 1 year, they kept 10 D-lineman but never 10 O-lineman.  9 seems to be the max for most teams and some teams only keep 8 with all the extra room teams have now on the practice squad.  So I am not saying it won't happen but the likelihood of it happening seems low.

last year?

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

[Panthro]

GIVE ME MOAR LBs

[Jackofalltrades]

But if we don't have Cotchery, who's going to run the WR screens?

You know who...fellow All- Pro.

[borissalty]

how's wegher been looking so far in camp? i'm hoping he'll make the roster