Panthers Announce That WR Curtis Samuel Has Been Cleared To Start Running

[bobsfoodbasics]

 

[Asurfaholic]

Does that mean he can participate in all the OTAs? 

[Dex]

[CPF4LIFE]

Yay...

[Ricky Spanish]

13 minutes ago, Asurfaholic said:

Does that mean he can participate in all the OTAs? 

Possible, but I would say odds are against him. OTAs will be anywhere between end of May to Mid June and he hasn't been running on his leg in a couple months. He'll need to get his endurance nad strength back and I doubt he'll be fully cleared within just 2 months, but hopefully he'll recover quick. 

[CarolinaSamurai]

7 minutes ago, Cracka McNasty said:

Possible, but I would say odds are against him. OTAs will be anywhere between end of May to Mid June and he hasn't been running on his leg in a couple months. He'll need to get his endurance nad strength back and I doubt he'll be fully cleared within just 2 months, but hopefully he'll recover quick. 

To add to this. He's running but that doesn't mean he can do cuts, jukes, stopstarts, and other running drills that put pressure on his ankles. Running just means treadmill or strait line the other parts of being a receiver will be a while. So I am positive he won't do much at otas 

[Yaboychris28]

Hopefully he’s cleared to start learning how to catch a pitch

[pantherclaw]

42 minutes ago, Marcogreenbush said:

He'll have to compete this year . It will push him to get better 

He didn't compete last year? 

SMH

[jumpman910]

I'm actually surprised by this since he had a little nerve damage. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

1 hour ago, bobsfoodbasics said:

 

positive news  

[Pejorative Miscreant]

1 hour ago, Cracka McNasty said:

Possible, but I would say odds are against him. OTAs will be anywhere between end of May to Mid June and he hasn't been running on his leg in a couple months. He'll need to get his endurance nad strength back and I doubt he'll be fully cleared within just 2 months, but hopefully he'll recover quick. 

Well said. 

I would expect him to be brought along slowly.  In shape by training camp would be a good goal.  Working on cuts and routes can come later.   

 

[MechaZain]

Got high expectations for this dude next year with a full camp under his belt. He's the big unknown on offense and if he can be a reliable option that could be the difference between a good and bad WR group.

[NOVA_Panthers85]

I have a feeling we are going to see a limited amount of Samuel this year. I think he will really be in shape and able to play fast and make all the cuts he needs towards to end of training camp; but with Wright and Byrd here they will get the snaps to start the season with Samuel maybe coming in more mid/late season. I also think year 3 is going to be his big year, full OTA and camp + less competition at the slot spot. 

 

Hopefully I am wrong and he balls out this year; I think this kids got all the potential and drive to be great. 

[CLG]

You'd think with all the time he has had without running that his hands have tuned up. Maybe less attempts at body catching this year.