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Panthers quietly getting strong in weak areas

MHS831

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At the beginning of the year, we were  concerned about:

  • Safety
  • Cornerback
  • TE depth
  • Defensive End
  • Left guard

We were sad.  Then this happened:

Safety:  We get Reid, a 26-year old, former first round S.  ( hope we lock him into a longer deal)

Cornerback:  Bradberry has been better and Action Jackson leads the league in interceptions. 

TE Depth:  Olsen goes down, Thomas has stepped up well for a rookie.  His blocking has been solid.

Defensive End:  Obada.  We need more, but he is playing at a high level.   With Obada, Addison, Peppers, Horton, Cox Jr, and (soon) Haynes--we are solid.

Left guard: We thought it would be Moton, feared it would be Amini.  Nobody saw Van Roten coming.  Doing a solid job.

 

Now, if getting Reid gets Torrey going, and if we get Samuel back,  and if Moore starts getting more targets---we will be happy.

 

 

 

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