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Panthers Linebacker Logjam


Jeremy Igo

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10 Linebackers are currently listed on the Carolina Panther roster. 

 

48 Bazzie, Alex 

50 Boulware, Ben 

57 Cash, Jeremy 

58 Davis, Thomas 

53 Jacobs, Ben 

49 Kragen, Kyle 

59 Kuechly, Luke 

55 Mayo, David 

52 Norris, Jared 

54 Thompson, Shaq 

 

I think we can all agree on the locks... 

Kuechly, Davis,Thompson, Mayo

 

That leaves 6 guys for a likely 2 open spots. Talk about camp competition. 

Who do you like?

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37 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

10 Linebackers are currently listed on the Carolina Panther roster. 

 

48 Bazzie, Alex 

50 Boulware, Ben 

57 Cash, Jeremy 

58 Davis, Thomas 

53 Jacobs, Ben 

49 Kragen, Kyle 

59 Kuechly, Luke 

55 Mayo, David 

52 Norris, Jared 

54 Thompson, Shaq 

 

I think we can all agree on the locks... 

Kuechly, Davis,Thompson, Mayo

 

That leaves 6 guys for a likely 2 open spots. Talk about camp competition. 

Who do you like?

Given the versatility of both Samuel and CMC, it could mean that we carry one less WR than usual and add in another area......given ST prowess of this group, it could mean 7 LB on the squad. 

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1 minute ago, UpstatePanther said:

@Jeremy Igo why are we assuming Mayo is a given?

Because of performances like this:

https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-car-tb-grades/

Top defensive grades:

LB David Mayo, 87.2

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The Panthers’ defense were able to force a few big plays to end Bucs drives, but the play of LB David Mayo was most notable, flashing the kind of ability he showed in college and suggesting that maybe the Panthers have had the wrong linebacker starting in place of Luke Kuechly with A.J Klein. Mayo had a team-high four defensive stops despite playing just 21 snaps, and allowed only five yards in coverage, while Klein has a season grade of 44.6.

 

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Given the versatility of both Samuel and CMC, it could mean that we carry one less WR than usual and add in another area......given ST prowess of this group, it could mean 7 LB on the squad. 


Could be. Safety could also use some much needed depth as well. Hell, corner too for that matter.
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5 minutes ago, UpstatePanther said:

@Jeremy Igo why are we assuming Mayo is a given?

His play is pretty much the reason we felt we could let Klein walk in FA.

 

Personally, I really like what I saw from Norris last year. Although I admit, it was limited, he seemed to have that awareness you look for in a Mike, and he brought the hammer when wrapping up his tackles and was solid. So, my choice (and most likely an unpopular one) would be Norris and Jacobs, unless the coaches feel Cash has gotten better on STs than Jacobs at this time. I can see Boulware and Kragen going to the PS to learn for a year or two, unless they get plucked, which I feel is highly doubtful.

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