Bill Voth: Panthers will not IR Williams or Amini

[TheSpecialJuan]

 think those whispers a few weeks back of Williams being destined to begin the year on injured reserve were a bit misplaced. The hope has always been that he could avoid missing at least half of the season and his rehab has been going very well.

So I don’t see Williams or Silatolu heading to IR, and while I know many of you could disagree with this assessment, my guess is the Panthers think they're OK with their depth on the line after trading for Corey Robinson.

 

[TheSpecialJuan]

https://www.panthers.com/news/grill-bill-cutdown-day-edition

[KillerKat]

Even with Robinson, still only have 2 healthy backups. How do we think we're OK with that? And why not put Williams on IR designated to return? I'd rather not rush him back even if it's just a week or 2 early. Amini just needs to be cut.

[Udogg]

God dang!!!!  Amini is like Herpes.... 

[TheSpecialJuan]

good news

[KB_fan]

Interesting that Voth didn't mention Matt Kalil. Could Matt go on short-term IR to free up a space? 

Wishful thinking probably. There just aren't going to be any decent starting tackles available this time of year.

Even more interesting perhaps, the strong hint that Trai Turner might be our week 1 right tackle 

 

Is Robinson expected to start at tackle for the first few weeks at least?

It's possible but “expected” may be a bit aggressive. Robinson has just a few days to learn a new system, but at least it’s somewhat easier for tackles to do something like that than it is for centers and guards.

Because so many of their linemen can play multiple positions, we may see the Panthers get creative at tackle this week. And starting Wednesday, those injury reports will tell us a lot.

[Growl]

man looks like y'all are gonna have to unfollow all those twitter MD accounts that form the basis of your personnel commentary

[TylerDurden]

[Mr. Scot]

Oy...

Even Michael Jackson would think we were too thin.

[Demented1nNC]

That IR question was mine. That was not the answer I was expecting. It's a bold strategy, lets see if it works out for them. 

[t96]

20 minutes ago, KB_fan said:

Interesting that Voth didn't mention Matt Kalil. Could Matt go on short-term IR to free up a space? 

Wishful thinking probably. There just aren't going to be any decent starting tackles available this time of year.

Even more interesting perhaps, the strong hint that Trai Turner might be our week 1 right tackle 

 

Is Robinson expected to start at tackle for the first few weeks at least?

It's possible but “expected” may be a bit aggressive. Robinson has just a few days to learn a new system, but at least it’s somewhat easier for tackles to do something like that than it is for centers and guards.

Because so many of their linemen can play multiple positions, we may see the Panthers get creative at tackle this week. And starting Wednesday, those injury reports will tell us a lot.

Matt will probably be back before the other 2. There was never any talk of him going to IR that’s why Voth didn’t have to address it.

[KB_fan]

Rap or someone was reporting today that Matt likely not back until after the bye. Won't be ready week 1 was stated quite definitely.

Amini will probably be back for week 1 it seems. He's been day to day for awhile.

Latest reports I've heard on Daryl say 3-4 weeks, i.e. maybe after bye.

 

[Wolfcop]

Good news on Williams!

[falconidae]

As a falcons fan, really OK with the panthers Oline situation. As a football fan, I worry about Cam's health behind this Oline, esp. learning a new offense. I can see him taking a real beating behind that Oline. I really don't want Cam hurt, NFL is more fun when he's 100%.