Carolina Panthers wide receivers - Who sticks?

[Zod]

There are currently 12 wide receivers on the roster. The Panthers will likely keep 6. 

 

IMO, There are only three locks. 

DJ Moore

Robby Anderson

Terrace Marshall

 

That Leaves 9 guys fighting for 3 spots. 

Omar Bayless

Ventell Bryant

Ishmael Hyman

Keith Kirkwood

Marken Michel

David Moore

Micah Simon

Shi Smith

Brandon Zylstra

 

I believe the Panthers are big on Zylstra but I am not ready to call him a lock. Also, Shi Smith likely has a leg up on the rest. 

[Its The Milk]

David Moore, Shi Smith, Brandon Zylstra. 6 total.

[Khyber53]

Whoever is willing and able to return kicks and/or punts will be there. Which one of those guys is brave enough?

I think willingness to play special teams is going to be a huge deal for making the team with Rhule. He wants football guys who are hungry, aren't divas and are willing to buy in. He wants guys who give more than just a warm body in the receivers room and a choice seat by the Gatorade table.

[Pup McBarky]

Sure we don't keep 7?

[Kentucky Panther]

David Moore is the only one I would bet on of that group. The other two I honestly have no idea. 

[Zod]

Just now, Pup McBarky said:

Sure we don't keep 7?

Its possible, but with CMC being the best slot receiver on the team I am not so sure. They really need an extra O-Lineman. 

[Khyber53]

And I'm not sure we even keep 6. We may go in with five receivers considering how many linemen we have to rotate on offense and defense.

[Zod]

Just now, Khyber53 said:

And I'm not sure we even keep 6. We may go in with five receivers considering how many linemen we have to rotate on offense and defense.

Could be. I am not sure a Joe Brady offense can tolerate less than 6 though. 

[Squirrel]

Isnt Shi Smith a KR/PR too?  He will stick just for that

 

[Seltzer]

I think David Moore is a near lock, and Shi Smith not too far behind.

I think the final spot comes down to Brandon Zlystra vs. Keith Kirwood unless one of these other guy balls out so much in TC they can't deny them.

I know Brady likes Kirkwood from the Saints days, but I think Zylstra is more versatile and a good ST player,, and thus a better use of a roster spot.

[stirs]

Think we can see sets with CMC in the slot and Chubba in the backfield?

[Ricky Spanish]

Zylstra I think makes it for ST ability. 

The other two are a toss up. I think it comes down to who can pick up the offense the best, and who can return kicks. 

I think it comes down to Moore, Kirkwood, Smith, and whoever can return punts/kicks.

[top dawg]

Add Shi Smith because he is too talented to let go.

Add David Moore because he has NFL experience.

Add Omar Bayless because he flashed last camp, and is likely better and is younger than Zylstra.

Edited May 3, 2021 by top dawg

[Black&BlueBubba]

I am going with:

David Moore 

Shi Smith- because  he can return punts and kicks. 

Zylstra. 
 

My dark horse is Micah Simon.  He is a pretty good gunner for special teams. That could be his key.