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REPORT: Chris Manhertz will be sidelined for at least the start of training camp.

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Panthers TE Chris Manhertz (foot) will be sidelined for at least the start of training camp.

Manhertz missed most of minicamp with a left foot injury. It's an opportunity for fourth-round TE Ian Thomas to do some depth-chart jumping, though Manhertz is still expected to open the year behind Greg Olsen. Manhertz is an active/PUP list candidate, but his Week 1 status isn't in doubt.
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2 hours ago, Snake said:

Manhertz will always be a disappointment. Hopefully Thomas will step up. 

Honestly, I don't even call him a disappointment. He was a small school basketball player. He'd never even played football until he got to the NFL. He was a hail mary of a long shot at absolute best.

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We aren't talking about a Pro Bowl tight end.  He was promoted mostly because Dickson left.  Thomas, from what I have heard, is a good blocking TE and could easily fill the role Manhertz has.   As he gains more experience and gets more comfortable with the offense.  I can easily see him being targeted a couple of times a game.  

I hope he heals quickly and gets back in time but his days are numbered as the #2 TE anyhow.   Thomas will eventually take that role.   Might as well get him as many reps with the #1s now.   

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