Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

OL Predictions Pre TC

Michael G

By Michael G,
in Carolina Panthers

 Share

Recommended Posts

Michael G Mentor

Michael G

Posted
Posted

i've seen a few roster projections already by different Media Outlets for the Panthers including SI and ESPN. Most have our starting OL looking like this:

C-Bozeman, LT- Icky, LG- Brady C, RT- Taylor M., and RG- Austin C.

Do you think this is our best OL combo? I have also heard that Brady C and Icky might trade spots, or that Elfein will play Center and Bozeman LG with Brady on the bench. Rhule seems to love Michael J., Many huddlers had high hopes for Deonte B. last year and Cam Erving is still on the roster getting paid way too much. What do you think our starting OL will (or should) look like this year? Why?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Michael G Mentor

Michael G

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)
14 minutes ago, cookinbrak said:

Brady and Icky on the left, let them figure it out. Icky got that mean streak, tho..

To Me Brady is the "?". He seemed to struggle playing G more than T last year. Larger DT's just bullied him sometimes and he got very little push in the run game (I could see him pulling and Icky smashing down successfully on certain plays tho). He is pretty smart, has good feet, but a little light to be the kind of Guard we may need (unless he has gotten stronger somehow). Icky is our LT though. I think he gets 1st shot because of his draft status and pure physicality. I Think Brady may be our versatile 6th lineman who can play anywhere- maybe even center in time. I'd love to see Deonte improve his game and get in there beside Icky on the left. I'd assume those 2 would really move the line of scrimmage in our offense's favor, I just don't know if he has improved his conditioning and fundamentals enough to really compete for a spot.

Edited by Michael G
  • Pie 1
  • Beer 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Prowler2k18 Grand Master

Prowler2k18

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, Michael G said:

i've seen a few roster projections already by different Media Outlets for the Panthers including SI and ESPN. Most have our starting OL looking like this:

C-Bozeman, LT- Icky, LG- Brady C, RT- Taylor M., and RG- Austin C.

Do you think this is our best OL combo? I have also heard that Brady C and Icky might trade spots, or that Elfein will play Center and Bozeman LG with Brady on the bench. Rhule seems to love Michael J., Many huddlers had high hopes for Deonte B. last year and Cam Erving is still on the roster getting paid way too much. What do you think our starting OL will (or should) look like this year? Why?

Switch BC and Ickey and you’ve got a pretty solid starting OL. Not sure if Ickey will be ready for LT out of the gate. He’s a bit undersized at T but he’s solid for LG. BC is too light and struggles on the interior but did a serviceable job at LT last season. I expect this will be how it looks for most of the season barring injuries.

  • Pie 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
rebelrouser Mentor

rebelrouser

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, Michael G said:

i've seen a few roster projections already by different Media Outlets for the Panthers including SI and ESPN. Most have our starting OL looking like this:

C-Bozeman, LT- Icky, LG- Brady C, RT- Taylor M., and RG- Austin C.

Do you think this is our best OL combo? I have also heard that Brady C and Icky might trade spots, or that Elfein will play Center and Bozeman LG with Brady on the bench. Rhule seems to love Michael J., Many huddlers had high hopes for Deonte B. last year and Cam Erving is still on the roster getting paid way too much. What do you think our starting OL will (or should) look like this year? Why?

 How fat is Deonte Brown?

  • Pie 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jackie Lee Grand Master

Jackie Lee

Posted
Posted

His competition is Elflein/Deonte/Jordan/Mays/Daley, all have more guard experience but obvious flaws. Mays has the size you want but didn't live up to his HS hype, who knows what Campen can get out of any of these guys. As long as they cut Cam Erving I'll be satisfied with whatever Campen wants

  • Pie 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Michael G Mentor

Michael G

Posted
  • Author
Posted
7 minutes ago, rebelrouser said:

How fat is Deonte Brown?

According to the Panther's website Deonte is at 335lb. I'm not sure if that weight was recorded at the end of last season or at OTAs (or even his actual recorded weight). Hopefully he will be shape and ready to compete coming into camp.

  • Beer 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Michael G Mentor

Michael G

Posted
  • Author
Posted
16 minutes ago, stbugs said:

He didn’t look in shape at mini-camp, not even close. I still don’t know why people care so much about him. He’s been out of shape since the Senior Bowl and hasn’t changed yet.

Deonte was good at Bama. He did not get pushed into the QB and he routinely rooted guys out of there gaps. His performance was worth way better than a 6th round grade. His trouble with conditioning (unless there is truth to the suggestion about other off-field issues) is his biggest determent. 

I had forgot about Mays- He seems like a real good kid with some upside. Maybe Camden can get something out of him and Deonte.

  • Beer 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • frankw
      BREAKING!!! Panthers signing Packers LT Rasheed Walker

      By frankw · Posted

      The OL has certainly been better than the trainwreck it was three or four years ago. As far as competitiveness let's apply some realism and clarity here. Quite a bit of the competitiveness in 2025 came from the defensive side of the ball which gave up the most points in league history the year before and was one of the bottom 5 units in terms of salary cap allocation for 2025 while the OL was top 3. We had the 26th passing offense last year. And if not for a herculean couple of games from Rico Dowdle we don't back our way into the division title or make the playoffs because we went 4-6 in our final ten games including being swept by the Saints who were starting a rookie 2nd round pick most of us mercilessly mocked when they selected him. In conclusion yes we've seen a difference. The question now is will the investment pay off the way we want. But the only way that happens is if we field a top 15 offense. If we can't even crack the top 20 then there need to be some very warm seats across the board. And I would hope just about anyone here should agree with that.
    • HardcoreHokie
      2026 Charlotte Hornets

      By HardcoreHokie · Posted

      These Spurs are lowkey loaded.  If healthy, they could win it all this year (#2 in the West right now). I still think we’ve gotta keep Kalk on Wemby; he’s not getting completely dominated like every other NBA center.
    • tukafan21
      At this point its Sadiq or bust... A

      By tukafan21 · Posted

      Am I the only one who doesn't understand this fan bases infatuation with adding a high end TE? Especially when we have some bigger bodies in T-Mac and Coker who can slide into the slot at times and provide the big dependable target over the middle that most teams use their TE for. I mean, sure, it would be nice to have one of those elite TE's, but I feel like that's a position your better off going cheap with a committee who each bring something different to the table while spending our cap room on the more important positions. I like the potential we saw from Evans this year, Sanders could be a best if he can stay healthy, and Tremble has improved as well.  Just feels like spending high draft picks or cap space on other needs and more important positions is a better use of our resources than splashing on a TE in the draft or FA. Are those guys on the level of the Bowers or McBride's of the world?  Of course not, but we also are paying a fraction of the cost on our TE room than they are, and we're able to use that money for other needs.
×
×
  • Create New...