Strickland's day four observations. One possible interesting tidbit.

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I wouldn't actually say there is anything groundbreaking or new from Bryan Strickland's observations as to what has already been reported except for one thing. Strickland is intimating that Paul Soliai may get a visit from the Turk.

"It's a great battle," Rivera said when asked about the depth of the Panthers' defensive line. "As a coach, you're always concerned that you may have to release a really good football player."

It's a good problem have but a potential problem nonetheless. Rivera praised the work of defensive tackle Paul Solial, a former Pro Bowler who could find himself in a real battle for a roster spot."

 

I mean, how can the coach praise Soliai on one hand, while Strickland suggests that he could be a goner on the other? Well, if the talent of the younger, cheaper guys becomes "painfully" obvious, then I suppose in theory that Soliai could be axed. 

Other than that little suggestion---which is very interesting---Shaq's rising prominence, Teddy Williams' over aggressiveness to the consternation of Rivera, and the HC cautioning people to keep what you see in perspective in regards to how the offensive vs. defensive battle is going, it's pretty much another day at the office. 

http://m.panthers.com/news/article-2/Five-Practice-Observations-Day-4/c1415602-d0f6-42e0-b540-b8015c6b7143

Edit: And, oh yeah, Rakim Cox is making noise. Don't you hear it? Thumbs up!