Damiere Byrd Turning Heads

[Jeremy Igo]

In June I reported that undrafted rookie Damiere Byrd out of South Carolina was making plays during OTA workouts. Now, in August, I can tell you that Damiere Byrd is also making plays in training camp. 

During a fully padded practice,, Byrd was able to sneak behind Colin Jones in the secondary and make an impressive reception from Cam Newton. However, the NFL officials at practice called him out of bounds. Byrd will need to work on the small details of the position like dragging your feet and tapping your toe when near the sideline.

The good news for Damiere is that much like last year's Corey Brown, he is an undrafted receiver getting reps with the first string.... and producing That is something not to be taken lightly. Byrd has the kind of speed that cannot be taught. 

During the final play of practice, it was again Byrd who snuck into the back of the end zone behind safety Robert Lester, this time bringing his feet down in bounds for the touchdown. 

Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera has said the Panthers would keep 6 or even 7 wide receivers. Six receivers is fairly common across the league. Seven, however, is not. Could Rivera have had Damiere Byrd in mind when he made that comment? Could be. 

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[X-Clown on 1]

Byrd might just creep up and snag a 53 man spot.  Not only is he a blazing fast slot/deep threat, but possibly in the return game too.  

[Panthro]

Is he a redundant Ginn?

[TNPanther]

Armanti Edwards 2.0? Hopefully not.

[KillerKat]

This is why Cotchery is not making the team. Too many good young receivers who are better and also play ST.

[jarhead]

Is he like Ginn or C Brown or neither? 

[the butch]

Cotchery might get replaced next year, but I don't see it happening this season.  Bersin should be knocked down the depth chart this year for Byrd if the coaches are high on him.

[Cary Kollins]

I approve of turning heads.

Regards,

Linda Blair

[Dunn]

This is why Cotchery is not making the team. Too many good young receivers who are better and also play ST.

Rivera. Loves. Vets.

[jarhead]

Could he be stashed on the PS or will someone likely pick him up?

[Daddy_Uncle]

I'd take him over Cotchery, Boykin, and even Bersin. But unfortuantely I'm not in charge.

I just hope he isn't another Taye Biddle that's going to tease us all camp. I'd rather have another Corey Brown. 

ridiculous statement. People get hyped on a guy after hearing he made a few nice plays in practice and has never even played a real game. I hope he does work out and is great, but to say you would keep him at this point over good proven receivers is dumb.

[csx]

Armanti Edwards 2.0? Hopefully not.

yes, hopefully he is an improvement over Edwards.

[Daddy_Uncle]

Cotchery might get replaced next year, but I don't see it happening this season.  Bersin should be knocked down the depth chart this year for Byrd if the coaches are high on him.

Can someone please explain to me the hatred towards Bersin? Okay, he sucked as a punt returner. Big deal. He is a big reliable target that Cam loves throwing to. He has great hands, and isn't afraid to go across the middle and take hits. The hatred people have against him makes no sense. He has worked hard and earned his spot on the team.

[TheRed]

Of course a thread that should be about Byrd's progress turns into shitposts about cutting Bersin.

At this point it doesn't have to be a one or the other scenario anyway.