Jump to content
  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Why have I started hearing more Reuben Foster to the Panthers chatter this week?


Sam Mills Fan

Recommended Posts

4 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I'm just having a hard time buying the Foster hype. He has marginal size and speed for an NFL LB and he was surrounded by other NFL talent on that Bama defense. Then there's the fact that he got booted from the combine for an incident with a medical professional.

I'm just not seeing the love affair with this guy. Take him out of a defense where the talent level is head and shoulders above the competition and is he still a special player? I'm not so sure about that.

From a pure game tape perspective, I have heard some call him the best (or 2nd best) all around football player in the draft. That doesn't take into consideration any other factors than game tape. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just now, Johnny Rockets said:

From a pure game tape perspective, I have heard some call him the best (or 2nd best) all around football player in the draft. That doesn't take into consideration any other factors than game tape. 

The one comforting factor I have here is that our defensive staff seems excellent at evaluating talent. If we pick a defender early I have little doubt that the guy is going to be a beast.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, LinvilleGorge said:

If we draft him, then that tells me we have serious concerns about Kuechly going forward and that would seriously bum me out. Concerns (well founded concerns at that) about another elite MLB played a big role in us drafting Kuechly.

But, if we have major concerns with Kuechly, I think we just need to admit we're snake bitten with elite young MLBs and role with JAGs there. I don't want to mention the names, but Panthers fans know them. Let's please not add Kuechly to that list.

That's just it. I DON'T think the Panthers think there's anything wrong with Kuechly. If they did, you'd see subtle things like Panthers social media backing off him being the #1 guy they post pictures of on Facebook and Instagram. They haven't, in fact, I'm seeing more Luke there than ever.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 hours ago, Pejorative Miscreant said:

Would not be shocked if he is the pick but he doesn't move the needle for me.  But i don't wear shorts up o my nipples so there's that too.  G's got this.  I support him 110% right up until I demand his firing for screwing up.  

Signed,

Panther fan who can't wait for the draft

amen

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2017 predraft has hits levels of anxiety that could easily match that of a mexican stand off with pistols. Gettlemen is gonna put on his 1990, oversized Starter shorts and go to work. I trust his ability to do his job. In saying that...

I do hope the pick is OJ or a particular LSU running back. 

At a minimum..a TE to replace Dickson in the first rounds. Now ill show myself to the proverbial "internet door"

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.


  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • It's honestly pretty interesting just seeing this pairing play out. Canales’ offenses (Seattle, Tampa) are run-first, under-center, play-action systems built around defined reads and intermediate/deep timing throws. That structure worked when he had QBs like Baker Mayfield or Russell Wilson in a system that created clear launch points and sightlines. His success has always been tied to a credible run game + play-action gravity. You can see that with the Panthers team building philosophy as well. Coker and TMac both are bigger receivers that won't get the best YAC production but thrive as possession receivers in contested scenarios. They're not the best in space and creating additional yardage in such, and would likely fair better systematically with a stronger armed QB who can create better opportunities on those boundary 1v1 matchups with stronger throws. Bryce, on the other hand, is a spread-native QB. His strengths are rhythm, spacing, quick processing, and off-script creation. Asking him to live in condensed formations with long-developing play-action concepts just hasn't been his forte. And well, his boundary throws are limited in velocity which takes a big chunk of the playbook off. And I mean a QB like Bryce can still work, it's just Dave's offensive philosophy and foundation is very much at odds with Young's physical limits and his own experience. So it's certainly still a learning experience for Dave to figure out how he can mesh his offensive philosophy with Young's strengths. He's very inexperienced with maximizing Bryce's strengths with his system. Would love to see us bring in an OC with spread experience and adaptability to implement a cohesive system with Dave to allow Bryce to thrive, as it's obvious we're sticking with him for a bit longer.   
    • Only thing I really agreed with is questioning why we didn’t take any timeouts on their last drive.  I know hindsight is 20/20, but I think it would’ve saved clock bc they were desperate to score as soon as the opportunity presented itself, but I also think it could’ve helped the defense regroup and maybe give us a better chance to stop them.
×
×
  • Create New...