Trai Turner says Michael Oher plans to keep playing

[Mr. Scot]

Per Joe Person...

Turner sheds light on Oher's future

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Panthers offensive lineman Trai Turner said Oher plans to play in 2017 after missing the final 13 games this season. A source close to Oher confirmed Thursday that Oher expects to return next season.

The Panthers have said little about Oher’s condition or future outlook since he entered the concussion protocol Sept. 30. When the team placed Oher on injured reserve two months later, coach Ron Rivera says there wasn’t enough time left in the season to work Oher back into shape.

[LinvilleGorge]

I hope he's fully recovered and can come back.

I still think we have to address OT.  

[Nails]

Would be huge.  Eliminate the NEED to trade for one.  I'd still like a solid prospect on Day 2 as insurance and to groom...if true.

[The Lobo]

1 minute ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I hope he's fully recovered and can come back.

I still think we have to address OT.  

For sure, to play RT or at least depth. Heck, maybe they could compete with Oher and beat him.

[Ship]

yeah, i'm glad he is getting healthy again but i hope we can grab a rookie who can push for LT next year. nearly a full season out for the concussion just doesn't bode well for future injuries.

[TheRed]

Even if he returns, that does not mean we do not need to go all in on the OL, particularly adequate depth.

Resting on our laurels (wink wink) is what bit us in the ass this year. If we fall into that trap again, heads need to roll.

[Mr. Scot]

Given what we've read about his health, I can't help but wonder if he really should.

Obviously he knows his health better than anyone, but athletes don't always make the best decisions.

[Jangler]

Oline will still be a top priority, no matter what he decides.

[panthers55]

I think we need to invest our first rounder in a tackle. If big hog mollies are the thing then here is a chance to get our franchise left tackle for the next decade. If nothing else start him on the right side like we did Gross and move him when he is ready.

[stirs]

Nobody at 9 spot worthy of the pick

[Saca312]

Glad that Oher seems to be healthy, and hope he really thought about this decision. I'm sure he loves the game of football, and really doesn't want an injury to end his career - but I really hope it'll be a decision that won't be life-altering in a bad way.

Only move I see happening is finding depth at LT - that is if Oher is back to playing shape/healthy. Maybe go for Matt Kalil, but I don't think our o-line is in as bad of shape as many make it out to be. Remmers can backup Daryl, and a FA can backup Oher.

We may get an OT as high as the 3rd round compensatory pick we have, but no higher. We'll probably look at measurables and see if there's one we can develop.

For those of you wondering "bah why not a 1st" compare this year's crop with last year's crop of OTs.

Cam Robinson is a low 2nd rounder to 3rd rounder at best if he went for last year's draft. There is no OT worth a high pick or one that'll make an immediate impact, whether you like it or not.

 

[Nails]

4 minutes ago, Saca312 said:

Glad that Oher seems to be healthy, and hope he really thought about this decision. I'm sure he loves the game of football, and really doesn't want an injury to end his career - but I really hope it'll be a decision that won't be life-altering in a bad way.

Only move I see happening is finding depth at LT - that is if Oher is back to playing shape/healthy. Maybe go for Matt Kalil, but I don't think our o-line is in as bad of shape as many make it out to be. Remmers can backup Daryl, and a FA can backup Oher.

We may get an OT as high as the 3rd round compensatory pick we have, but no higher. We'll probably look at measurables and see if there's one we can develop.

For those of you wondering "bah why not a 1st" compare this year's crop with last year's crop of OTs.

Cam Robinson is a low 2nd rounder to 3rd rounder at best if he went for last year's draft. There is no OT worth a high pick or one that'll make an immediate impact, whether you like it or not.

 

Julie'n Davenport with the comp 3rd.  

[Ivan The Awesome]

Why was his return in question? He's said multiple times that he's not retiring...lol

[Saca312]

22 minutes ago, panthers55 said:

I think we need to invest our first rounder in a tackle. If big hog mollies are the thing then here is a chance to get our franchise left tackle for the next decade. If nothing else start him on the right side like we did Gross and move him when he is ready.

I don't see any first rounder being our future. This year's top prospect (Cam Robinson - mediocre at pass blocking; awful at run blocking) would be a low second rounder during last year's draft - anything but a sure thing.

I can see us looking at a guy with potential (physically and mentally) and grabbing him as soon as our compensatory pick, but otherwise don't think there's much worth to draft one.