A few early observations...

[Jeremy Igo]

Damiere Byrd is hot and cold. So far not the strong showing he needs.

Cam for the most part looks sharp, zero concerns from me.

Heinicke would have gotten his receivers killed today when he took most the second string snaps. 

Gilbert actually looks pretty good, much stronger arm than DA. My concerns here have lessened.

Andre Smith is getting plenty of second string reps with the defense and looks the part.

DJ Moore on kick and/or punt returns will be very productive. He is getting reps at both.

As expected, TEs and Fullbacks are super active out there. Can't wait to see Armah in pads tomorrow laying wood.

Offensive coaching seems more assertive this year.  Plenty of vocal corrections happening out there, some explicit.

Rivera is not bluffing when he says CMC is the man this year if practice reps are any indication. CMC putting work in.

Olsen is quietly having one of his better camps as a Panther. Big play after big play.

Ian Thomas impressive again today, that's two days in a row.

 

[Mr. Scot]

So again, we're given the impression that Shula was more "guy who makes suggestions" than coach.

[The Lobo]

I’m excited for Andre, I know it’s hard to tell for DEs, but how’s Hall looked?

[t96]

2 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Damiere Byrd is hot and cold. So far not the strong showing he needs.

Cam for the most part looks sharp, zero concerns from me.

Heinicke would have gotten his receivers killed today when he took most the second string snaps. 

Gilbert actually looks pretty good, much stronger arm than DA. My concerns here have lessened.

Andre Smith is getting plenty of second string reps with the defense and looks the part.

DJ Moore on kick and/or punt returns will be very productive. He is getting reps at both.

As expected, TEs and Fullbacks are super active out there. Can't wait to see Armah in pads tomorrow laying wood.

Offensive coaching seems more assertive this year.  Plenty of vocal corrections happening out there, some explicit.

Rivera is not bluffing when he says CMC is the man this year if practice reps are any indication. CMC putting work in.

Olsen is quietly having one of his better camps as a Panther. Big play after big play.

Ian Thomas impressive again today, that's two days in a row.

 

Jeremy, can I post photos/video from camp here? Planning to share some of my thoughts as well each of these 3 days I’m here. 

Couple brief thoughts that many others have shared:

- Ian Thomas looks unbelievable for a mid/late round rookie TE, especially a position that is a tough transition. Extremely extremely excited about him.

- DJ Moore looks quick and smooth but did have several drops in individual drills early on and coaches chewed him out a few times, one time after running a comeback 2 yards short

- Torrey Smith had some drops as well and some not so pretty body catches, but that was expected with him. Probably not gonna change either but like Ginn was he could still be huge for us

- Olsen looks 100% out there, the ankle injury in the past

- Spoke to Donte Jackson after while he was signing kids autographs... Said NFL so far is just like college “just football,” no WR will get in his head and him and Cam have exchanged some words... And Funch is hardest WR to cover 

[WarHeel]

42 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Damiere Byrd is hot and cold. So far not the strong showing he needs.

Cam for the most part looks sharp, zero concerns from me.

Heinicke would have gotten his receivers killed today when he took most the second string snaps. 

Gilbert actually looks pretty good, much stronger arm than DA. My concerns here have lessened.

Andre Smith is getting plenty of second string reps with the defense and looks the part.

DJ Moore on kick and/or punt returns will be very productive. He is getting reps at both.

As expected, TEs and Fullbacks are super active out there. Can't wait to see Armah in pads tomorrow laying wood.

Offensive coaching seems more assertive this year.  Plenty of vocal corrections happening out there, some explicit.

Rivera is not bluffing when he says CMC is the man this year if practice reps are any indication. CMC putting work in.

Olsen is quietly having one of his better camps as a Panther. Big play after big play.

Ian Thomas impressive again today, that's two days in a row.

 

Literally just read yesterday that Byrd hauled in 5 impressive catches. 

[Paa Langfart]

I expected Gilbert to make the most of his opportunity after last years preseason and it looks like he is.  Having NT as coach is probably a blessing for the guy.

[The Huddler]

20 minutes ago, t96 said:

Jeremy, can I post photos/video from camp here? Planning to share some of my thoughts as well each of these 3 days I’m here. 

Couple brief thoughts that many others have shared:

- Ian Thomas looks unbelievable for a mid/late round rookie TE, especially a position that is a tough transition. Extremely extremely excited about him.

- DJ Moore looks quick and smooth but did have several drops in individual drills early on and coaches chewed him out a few times, one time after running a comeback 2 yards short

- Torrey Smith had some drops as well and some not so pretty body catches, but that was expected with him. Probably not gonna change either but like Ginn was he could still be huge for us

- Olsen looks 100% out there, the ankle injury in the past

- Spoke to Donte Jackson after while he was signing kids autographs... Said NFL so far is just like college “just football,” no WR will get in his head and him and Cam have exchanged some words... And Funch is hardest WR to cover 

You have permission, go ahead

[bigdog10]

Hope Byrd improves. I’m a believer in him and really like what he brings to the receiving group. 

[Jeremy Igo]

1 hour ago, The Lobo said:

I’m excited for Andre, I know it’s hard to tell for DEs, but how’s Hall looked?

Let you know tomorrow when pads are worn

[motocross_cat]

8 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Let you know tomorrow when pads are worn

Keep the good content coming big dog.  Lots of us wait all day for this stuff.

[Panthera onca]

Jackson has some serious humble pie heading his way.

[Byrdman4real]

Byrd supporter, but reality is he wont get much burn without someone injured. He is a return man and emergency backup. I hope the best for him because he deserves a fair shot. 

[t96]

5 minutes ago, Panthera onca said:

Jackson has some serious humble pie heading his way.

Agreed. He’s way too cocky for a rookie in my opinion. Confidence is great. Overestimation of ones own talent compared to vets who have been there done this for years, not so much. I really do like the kid though and he got first team reps today.

[t96]

And FWIW, Donte said he is an outside corner, not much interest in nickel. And it seems like coaches agree with this despite many fans thinking Donte could be our nickel.