Bersin vs Byrd (Poll)

[JccOldTime23]

I only read the first page so this may be a repeat but I'd keep both and cut Fozzy. Byrd would be kept as the special teams guy, that also allows us to keep CAP and Wegher.

[NYPantherFan]

How about both and kick Fozzy to the curb. 

[warblast]

Bersin seems like he could fill in that Cotchery role but it would be great if Byrd could be another punt returner. I'm excited to see how the rest of the presesason plays out. 

[pantherphan96]

Bersin and it's not close. He is the most sure-handed WR on the roster now that Cotch is gone. 

[Wundrbread33]

If Byrd gets through the rest of preseason with no more fumbles on his returns...make room for both.

[Ivan The Awesome]

Bersin. He's reliable. That goes a long way. He already catches everything thrown at him. On third downs.. He's money. Defenses sleep on him. While I love Byrd as a prospect and probably heir to Ginns position. He still isn't ready in my opinion. 

[TrianglePanther]

There aren't enough kick returns these days to justify a roster spot for a KR specialist. Especially now that the ball goes out to the 25.

[Castavar]

4 minutes ago, TrianglePanther said:

There aren't enough kick returns these days to justify a roster spot for a KR specialist. Especially now that the ball goes out to the 25.

You don't think teams are going to SPECIALIZE in purposely kicking it short so they won't allow teams to automatically start off at the 25? Actually, this year might be THE BEST year to have a beast kickoff return man because of teams purposely kicking it short this year because of that new stupid rule. I totally forgot about that new rule. This actually bumps Byrd up for me.

[TrianglePanther]

1 minute ago, Castavar said:

You don't think teams are going to SPECIALIZE in purposely kicking it short so they won't allow teams to automatically start off at the 25? Actually, this year might be THE BEST year to have a beast kickoff return man because of teams purposely kicking it short this year because of that new stupid rule. I totally forgot about that new rule. This actually bumps Byrd up for me.

Some teams will, some teams won't. Also easier said than done from a kicker's perspective. But the incentive to take the ball out of the end zone is essentially nothing now. 

[Manos]

Byrd has more upside but Bersin is the better player right now. However, I honestly don't expect either to make the roster. Even though he has done nothing here Norwood more than likely gets the last spot because there is a draft pick technically invested in him. 

[panthers1234]

We already got the better version of Byrd in Ginn and Brown. I think Bersin serves as a poor mans Wes Welker. 

[iBBB]

Wow Huddle?! You ait fam?

 

So Byrd was ahead at page 1 by about 8%, was tied with Bersin on page 2, was ahead by about 3% at page 3 and now behind Bersin by 4% ...

Are we evolving?

[CPantherKing]

Byrd is a liability with a critical game on the line. Bersin has shown he can be relied on when it matters for a winning drive.

If Byrd could always secure the ball and make me believe he is a threat whenever he touches the ball, then I would go Byrd. Until he shows he can be consistent in a preseason game, then he should not be considered for return man as long as the Panthers have Ginn on the roster.

We all know what happens with shaky return men. Let's not repeat that mistake.

[Navy_football]

Love Bersin's heart and drive. 

My biggest question is can he really get open against the #2 and #3 CBs? We already know that #1s lock him up like he stole something. 

I think Byrd's speed forces defenses to account for him - kind of like Ginn. 

I actually wouldn't mind seeing him and Ginn outside and KB and Funch work the inside with Olsen. Safeties would have to respect Ginn and Byrd's speed, giving Cam 3 huge targets working underneath routes and seems.