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Could Curtis Samuel's Injury Be A Blessing In Disguise?


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Over the offseason, the Carolina Panthers have been dealing with injuries. Whether it be shoulder issues, knee issues, or hamstring issues, a decent list of Panthers found themselves on the bikes rather than on the field. Former Buckeyes offensive weapon Curtis Samuel happens to be a part of that group.

With that in mind, many people are already writing off Curtis Samuel as a contributor. After missing so much time, Samuel seems to be an after-thought rather than a big concern. Some even go as far as to say he’ll be lucky to gain any offensive snaps.

However, it appears that may no longer be the case. On Monday, Curtis Samuel practiced in full, participating in wide receiver and team drills. On the field, he didn’t miss a beat, running each assignment masterfully.

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera had nothing but positive words when describing Curtis Samuel’s performance on Monday. “He looked good,” head coach Ron Rivera commented. “The nice part was that he knew where to line up … knew where to go, knew what his routes were supposed to be.”

Note the part where Rivera says Curtis Samuel knows “where to line up” and “what his routes [are] supposed to be.” For a guy who has missed every practice since the training camp opener, these comments are very encouraging. Not only is he even able to do stuff in practice, Samuel’s playing at a high level.

However, when considering how Curtis Samuel spent his time on the sideline, could Curtis Samuel's injury actually be a good thing? Read below to find out how:

http://www.carolinahuddle.com/2017/08/22/carolina-panthers-curtis-samuel-injury/

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Nah, it's just making the best of an unfortunate situation. It would've been a lot better if he could've actually been out there practicing but since he couldn't he dedicated himself to diving into the playbook. I like it. One way or the other, it shows that the kid is dedicated to his craft.

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It's excellent to see that he has spent so much time in the playbook. Some of the GOAT like Manning have spent much of their careers studying film and playbook to help master their craft while others like Jamarcus Russell chose to never study and rely on talent alone . Putting that knowledge onto the field should come much easier for him and make the transition from college to the pros a smoother transition than can be expected from a rookie with an early injury. . 

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From "many people are already writing off Curtis Samuel as a contributor" to "Samuel’s playing at a high level.." 

Exaggerate much?

Who was writing him off? And what has he played? He hasn't played in anything yet!

The truth is somewhere in between, but that doesn't get clicks, does it? Settle down and let it play out before throwing out all the hot takes. 

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