Impressions from 1st 5 days of Camp - Open thread

[Basbear]

!. Deshon Hall- He's improved since day one rookie camp and continued. 

2. Curtis Samuel- I know hamstring is very tricking and impossible to know, i put it on the player to be ready. He's had issues since high school and had issues in OTAs, Panthers NEED him badly.

3.No surprises, maybe the WR Charles Johnson being IR'd after signing, basically 

4.DBs- just a mix of young, injuries, and too old mixed with low talent levels. Believe it or not the overall OL isn't among my worries.

5.- Nope its still very early and no preseason game have been played.

6.- see #4. Mixed with injuries mainly to Kalil, Samuel, and corn.

7. Oklahoma drills !!

[Hogmolliesmaht]

I know this is off topic but I haven't heard the NFL Network mention the Panthers since day 1 of camp. We're definitely flying under the proverbial radar right now.

[UpstatePanther]

Curious... has anyone paid attention to Cash? @KB_fan @Jeremy Igo?

[KB_fan]

12 minutes ago, Hogmolliesmaht said:

I know this is off topic but I haven't heard the NFL Network mention the Panthers since day 1 of camp. We're definitely flying under the proverbial radar right now.

Don't watch NFL Network, so I can't say.  But no there's not been a lot of national chatter about the Panthers on various NFL twitter accounts I follow.  Opening night got some press, just to see Cam throwing again.  But other than that, things have been quiet - and that's good.  It's cllche by now, but true.  We play better when we fly under the radar and when outside expectations are low.

Curits Samuel being dropped off by his mom was one of the "big" Panthers news stories of the week nationally, and I'm FINE with that!

[CarolinaSunday]

16 minutes ago, Hogmolliesmaht said:

I know this is off topic but I haven't heard the NFL Network mention the Panthers since day 1 of camp. We're definitely flying under the proverbial radar right now.

Sorry to continue to draw off topic but I totally agree.  I was just talking about this today.  I follow a lot of national sports people on Twitter and there are very few people talking about us at all.  I've also noticed all the major outlets have their reporters doing the rounds of training camps and I don't recall anyone visiting the Panthers.

[ShutDwn]

I think we could have a breakout player at every level of the defense. It might take a few games but I think Bradberry and Worley are where you want them to be and they seem hungry. So I'm thinking we will see near 2015 level defense.

 

This team has a lot of vets and promising young players which has been the recipe.

 

I think McCaffrey could completely change our offense just because of his ability to create plays. Can't remember a player who came in and was getting hype from vets like this.

 

I'm concerned about guys sitting out like Samuel, Elder and Captain

 

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[DeeJay]

51 minutes ago, CarolinaSunday said:

Sorry to continue to draw off topic but I totally agree.  I was just talking about this today.  I follow a lot of national sports people on Twitter and there are very few people talking about us at all.  I've also noticed all the major outlets have their reporters doing the rounds of training camps and I don't recall anyone visiting the Panthers.

Good i dont want that fat ass king around carolina 

[Pejorative Miscreant]

To me The Silutolu LT experiment has been the biggest surprise.  Based on limited data it sounds like he does not totally suck as some might have assumed.  Still a work in progress but the here is room for optimism. 

I am slightly concerned about Samuel but will wait and see.  

[pantherclaw]

2 hours ago, Hogmolliesmaht said:

I know this is off topic but I haven't heard the NFL Network mention the Panthers since day 1 of camp. We're definitely flying under the proverbial radar right now.

Both times I've tuned into the NFLN, I heard about our guys.  

With my limited free time, all I can say if you  must not be trying. 

[The Huddler]

I knew CMC was going to be good but watching him make Shaq and Luke look like scrubs really impressed me

 

not worried about Daryl Williams after one bad tweet video againt Peppers who has mastered his technique. He didnt have the gaurd kick back beside him leaving an unrealistic hole on the inside anyway

 

Sheapard seems like the real deal

 

not buying the Gano bullpoop. It comes down to game winning kicks which isnt what he has been doing in camp

 

happy with Cams arm

 

 

[kvjelly]

Hate to say it... But seems like cam is still telegraphing passes, staring down receivers ... And at times throwing late when he's going threw his reads... Something that's always plagued him...just my perception and I don't consider myself to be an expert...

Pleased with what I've seen from Matt Kahlil.. Working with his brother may have been the motivation he needed.

MCM looks dangerous in open space.. I'm not surprised by that. Hopefully we utilize him correctly come game day

Looking forward to seeing our defense take the field this year. The secondary looks eager to prove something... Our d line is scary on paper. Add all that to the best LB core in the league and it's something to be exited about.




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[KB_fan]

2 hours ago, ShutDwn said:

I'm concerned about guys sitting out like Samuel, Elder and Captain

Not too worried about Captain.  He's a vet with years playing for us, so he'll be fine. 

Definitely hurts to have Samuel & Elder missing reps, especially Samuel.  Elder's injury could land him on short-term IR, but his absence is a bit compensated by the way Cole Luke has stepped up.