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The effects of Thursday Night games - would it benefit the Panthers to just forfeit?
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Here is how I see it: Hendrickson is 4-5 years past the normal prime for an edge rusher. However, the smart, elite edge rushers can play into their 30s. So we would be taking a risk against the odds. I see him as an elite, smart player, but in 2025, he only played an average of 15 snaps per game. We'd be paying him about 1.5 million per game, or $100,000 per snap at that rate. Hendrickson is 270, which makes him a guy who can rush inside or outside, hold the edge, and thus, be productive vs. the pass or run. We have 2 guys (Scourton and Jones II) who do that pretty well. Jones' salary is $10m. I see our need as a pass-rushing specialist, hoping that Princely picks up that role rotationally at least, in 2026. Here is what AI says about age, and it does not lie: An NFL edge rusher's prime typically falls between ages 24 and 28, with peak production often seen around 27, though elite players maintain high production into their early 30s, with some legends excelling even later, demonstrating that while decline can start, great pass rushers defy age norms and can sustain elite play. Peak Production Trends Early 20s (21-23): Players develop, with younger cohorts showing less immediate impact, but 23-year-olds often show significant pressure generation. Mid-to-Late 20s (24-28): This is the sweet spot, with the 27-year-old age group frequently leading the league in pressures and elite seasons occurring in this window. Early 30s (30+): While some decline begins, many top edge rushers remain highly effective, with stars like T.J. Watt and Myles Garrett demonstrating exceptional play well past 30, defying the average career trajectory. Key Factors Physicality & Technique: Edge rushers need strength and speed, but mastery of pass-rush moves often develops later, allowing for sustained success. Individual Variation: Elite players like Bruce Smith and T.J. Watt show that exceptional talent and health can extend prime years significantly, with some even having more sacks after 30 than before. -
By PantherChris · Posted
I just watched several nfl players break it down and this is NOT the case DJ was running a 20 yard out breaking crosser, he was supposed to flatten that route out. -
Remember how we fired a coach for continuously taking us to the playoffs, but falling short of the Super Bowl? No? Me either.
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