For all the Brady Christensen fans....

[Louie]

So, basically Brady Christensen has all the physical tools to be a starting LT, but no one probably worked with him on hip position, shoulder height, and footwork. That falls on the Offensive Coordinator not providing individual time and the O line coach for not coaching worth a poo.

[Michael G]

27 minutes ago, Prowler2k18 said:

Hope we have a chance to correct that since Campen has history with McAdoo and the coaching staff in Houston is unsettled.

Maybe. Houston seems to be trying to keep most of the staff together. It will be interesting what the new coach says about that (could lead to an internal hire). Who knows?

[Prowler2k18]

19 minutes ago, Louie said:

So, basically Brady Christensen has all the physical tools to be a starting LT, but no one probably worked with him on hip position, shoulder height, and footwork. That falls on the Offensive Coordinator not providing individual time and the O line coach for not coaching worth a poo.

Which no doubt helps to explain their dismissals. Good riddance - especially Pat Meyer.

[Mr. Scot]

9 minutes ago, Michael G said:

Maybe. Houston seems to be trying to keep most of the staff together. It will be interesting what the new coach says about that (could lead to an internal hire). Who knows?

Yeah, and they specifically mentioned Campen as somebody they want to stick around.

[MHS831]

36 minutes ago, Louie said:

So, basically Brady Christensen has all the physical tools to be a starting LT, but no one probably worked with him on hip position, shoulder height, and footwork. That falls on the Offensive Coordinator not providing individual time and the O line coach for not coaching worth a poo.

This.  When you use him at LG, dabble at C, RG, RT, and then LT during his rookie season....

[MHS831]

I think if you tell him that he will be a LT (I do not see him as a guard, frankly, because he is more of a finesse player) during the offseason and you work with him starting now---he will improve.

Brady is borderline starting LT now--with some work, he can be an average LT in 2022.  How the new OL coach and OC see this might determine who we draft.

[Mvp2014]

2 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

You might be right except for the reality that when he played he was clearly our best LT option and Rhule and company still made every effort not to continue playing him at LT despite this.

i agree but its possible they were playing him certain games with certain matchups for the reasons i mentioned

[KatsAzz]

WHAT WE LEARNED:

Despite what Rhule initially thought, Christensen can play left tackle in the NFL. And even though Rhule earned criticism for occupying “arms-too-short island,’‘ he may have been right about what is best for Christensen’s future. It’s unlikely he develops into a Pro Bowl-caliber tackle.

Combine that with the Panthers’ chances of drafting a blue-chip tackle and it’s clear deploying Christensen at guard best maximizes Carolina’s resources.

Playing Christensen beside Moton creates a stonewall right side. Pairing him with Neal or Ekwonu would do the same on the left. Credit Christensen for quickly becoming a reliable starter under questionable circumstances. His growth speaks volumes about his potential next season.

Read more at: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article257307232.html#storylink=cpy

[ThPantherFan]

5 hours ago, kungfoodude said:

The 4 Man Rush does a little film breakdown on him with Mike Wahle. 

Sorry my good friend but I can't set through 4o+ minutes of that.  I trust your word.

[ThPantherFan]

3 hours ago, BrianS said:

All I got out of it was . . . coaching may have been lacking, and there is something there that may develop.

I mean, yea, exactly.

Can't argue with that.

[ThPantherFan]

3 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Which is what a lot of us have been saying. We should have a much better idea had we actually played the kid more. Instead we have a... well, maybe?

Ditto!

[ThPantherFan]

2 hours ago, Mvp2014 said:

not all lineman are ready to start 17 games at 75 snaps a game.  Perhaps they want him to build phisique and confindence before they throw him to the wolves.  

 

Good point.

[LinvilleGorge]

8 minutes ago, KatsAzz said:

WHAT WE LEARNED:

Despite what Rhule initially thought, Christensen can play left tackle in the NFL. And even though Rhule earned criticism for occupying “arms-too-short island,’‘ he may have been right about what is best for Christensen’s future. It’s unlikely he develops into a Pro Bowl-caliber tackle.

Combine that with the Panthers’ chances of drafting a blue-chip tackle and it’s clear deploying Christensen at guard best maximizes Carolina’s resources.

Playing Christensen beside Moton creates a stonewall right side. Pairing him with Neal or Ekwonu would do the same on the left. Credit Christensen for quickly becoming a reliable starter under questionable circumstances. His growth speaks volumes about his potential next season.

Read more at: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article257307232.html#storylink=cpy

Playing Madden franchise mode this makes all the sense in the world. In reality, this is about as tough of a position change as imaginable. You're not only asking Christensen to transition from playing outside at OT to inside at OG, you're also asking him to transition from playing on the left side of the OL to playing on the right. That's nowhere near the slam dunk that this article pretends it to be.

[Waldo]

    

13 minutes ago, KatsAzz said:

WHAT WE LEARNED:

Despite what Rhule initially thought, Christensen can play left tackle in the NFL. And even though Rhule earned criticism for occupying “arms-too-short island,’‘ he may have been right about what is best for Christensen’s future. It’s unlikely he develops into a Pro Bowl-caliber tackle.

Combine that with the Panthers’ chances of drafting a blue-chip tackle and it’s clear deploying Christensen at guard best maximizes Carolina’s resources.

Playing Christensen beside Moton creates a stonewall right side. Pairing him with Neal or Ekwonu would do the same on the left. Credit Christensen for quickly becoming a reliable starter under questionable circumstances. His growth speaks volumes about his potential next season.

Read more at: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article257307232.html#storylink=cpy

Unfortunatly nothing about BC's play could be considered stonewalling or even suggesting it's possible. I wish it was that simple.

We took a 25 year old LT that was bottom of last years options and played him out of position most of the year. I agree and still think that he didn't play well enough to pass up a LT stud even if that leaves BC as a backup at LT or another poor OG option. If BC does make it at OG, I certainly don't see him on the right side.

No, Rhule wasn't right. BC played by far his best at LT but even that was still not good enough to not be looking at LTs hard again. His arm length was fine at LT, it was his lack of stength and ability to use it that looked to be his biggest issue. At 26 how much room does he have to grow? IDK but I wouldn't bet on it.