Looks like Chris Manhertz made the team

[TheSpecialJuan]

Chris Manhertz - TE - Panthers

Panthers activated TE Chris Manhertz (broken foot) from the active/PUP list.

The blocker is slated for No. 3 tight end duties this season.

 

 

Source: Jourdan Rodrigue on Twitter

[KillaCamNewton]

WE DONT NEED 3 TIGHT ENDS--JUST USE ARMAH AS THE UTILITY FB/TE. 

if this keeps a player like Byrd or Doss off the team im gonna be pissed

[SOJA]

Can someone explain the reason this guy hasn't already been cut? Ian Thomas is younger and has way more potential. If Manhertz makes the team over Byrd that's a true shame. 

[Mr. Scot]

The Panthers seem to see some kind of potential upside in Manhertz. I just don't.

Hope they're right.

[Castavar]

I just don't get Ron's lovefest with sorry players. Such a waste of a roster spot

[TheSpecialJuan]

With our o-line issues we need Manhertz ability as an in-line blocker, appareltly 

[KillaCamNewton]

Rivera's checklist for deciding to keep a player

-Maxed out potential

-must have at least 3 years on the team with minimal contribution

-show some "good things" out there

-be a good "locker room guy"

[TheSpecialJuan]

I suppose it's still possible Manhertz gets activated and then cut tomorrow 

[Mr. Scot]

Rivera has a longstanding love of Rudy types, i.e. "try hard" players.  That's cool and all, but sometimes those guys just don't have the talent.

[KB_fan]

Was annoyed to read this as keeping him on the PUP seemed such an easy way to get a little more roster room for 6 weeks while we figure out the Oline mess.

But not that surprised, sadly. We pretty much always keep 3 TEs on the 53 and behind Olsen and Ian Thomas there weren't any obvious options. One can argue that because of our Oline situation extra TE help is important and Thomas is a rookie.

But given that Manhertz hasn't practiced in 2 months it's hard to believe he's gonna be ready week 1.

This will probably cost Byrd, Barner or CAP a roster spot. Sigh...

[LinvilleGorge]

30 minutes ago, KillaCamNewton said:

WE DONT NEED 3 TIGHT ENDS--JUST USE ARMAH AS THE UTILITY FB/TE. 

if this keeps a player like Byrd or Doss off the team im gonna be pissed

I'm nowhere near as high on Byrd as most Huddlers, but honestly I have to agree with this.

[KillerKat]

I hope Rivera is gone after this year. I'm tired of his poo.

[Growl]

This doesnt make any sense whatsoever.

 

He hasn't even practiced, we could've stashed him for another month, and he's now gonna bump somebody of quality. 

 

Completely nonsensical rushing him back. 

[Hoenheim]

36 minutes ago, KillaCamNewton said:

WE DONT NEED 3 TIGHT ENDS--JUST USE ARMAH AS THE UTILITY FB/TE. 

if this keeps a player like Byrd or Doss off the team im gonna be pissed

my thoughts exactly. Someone else is going to get cut for the spot he just took