So where are we on Donte now?

[TylerDurden]

Seemed the huddle was bullish on him his rookie year, bear on him sophomore year, and due to injury this year, it seems to be inconclusive.  Personally, I have really liked what I've seen from him this season when he's played and I think he is a definite piece moving forward.  What say you?

[Varking]

I just wish I could see him play a year fully healthy. Is he still leading the team in INTs while not playing full games?

[TheCasillas]

I think he comes out next year and balls out and then we have another pay a CB situation.

[Ricky Spanish]

He's too small to count on. Injury risk everytime he's on the field

[Basbear]

Hes fits what the staff wants in a CB, Im not the biggest fan or nothing. I mean panthers need entire OL, TE, and CB overhauls.... Be nice if Djack made it so the panthers only need 4 CBs instead of 5.

Rhules staff needs a real offseason with the players, players like Djack would benefit the most. 

[TylerDurden]

1 minute ago, Ricky Spanish said:

He's too small to count on. Injury risk everytime he's on the field

Yeah the durability is no doubt an issue, but I think he's developed into a baller when healthy.  Despite his size, he has made some really impressive and aggressive plays this season...  but, the availability is really important. 

[TheMaulClaw]

Ive actually been pleasantly surprised with the secondary this year relative to where I thought they would be. I dont think we need entire OL or secondary overhauls. I think we need some fresh talent in there. I think Pride has had a nice rookie season and has gotten a ton of experience. He definitely has a lot of room for improvement, but to come in in as a rookie in the covid year and start 16 games for an improving defense...that has me optimistic. Between DJax and Pride.....a full overhaul isnt needed just augmentation.

[PandaMan]

He made some good plays and tackles last night on one of the best WR in the game.  I think he’ll continue to improve as long as he can stay healthy.  Last year the entire defense was trash, so it’s unreasonable to really single him out for underperforming when even Luke didn’t look like himself.  Biggest problem is his injury history... if he has more nagging injuries next year I don’t think we’ll try to re-sign him if he’s demanding a big deal

[Captain Morgan]

he's had turf toe all season.  We'll see next year if he's a fit.  I'm pulling for him.

[MHS831]

He does not like to tackle.  Boston has been playing in the box more lately--maybe because jackson is in---but we need 2 starting DBs.  Jackson can be one, but if he is fragile or scared, I do not want him

[JawnyBlaze]

He’s had the nagging injury all year, we’ll see next year. I think of of the huddle’s animosity toward him stems from that bad look from the Amazon show.  His play hasn’t been bad.  Not great, but good and he’s still learning.  

[JawnyBlaze]

4 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

He does not like to tackle.  Boston has been playing in the box more lately--maybe because jackson is in---but we need 2 starting DBs.  Jackson can be one, but if he is fragile or scared, I do not want him

I haven’t seen that at all. He’s been one of the most willing to tackle cbs I’ve seen. He’s often coming down hill like a missile at ball carriers, when the opportunity is there. He’s more willing than Boston. 

[GoobyPls]

He’s a solid number 2 corner, and the gap between him and our second best corner is giant right now. We should try to sign him to a modest contract

[Mr. Scot]

My opinion of him has never really changed. He's been inconsistent from the beginning and has a habit of giving up as many plays as he makes.

With regard to his tackling, I don't know if it's a willingness issue or not but either way he's not very good at it. 

(which unfortunately means he fits in with the rest of our secondary just fine)