panthers thin @ RB for the moment but....

[rayzor]

that could be a good thing.

just like smith being out is the best thing that could happen as far as reps for the non-89ers, being without stewart, sutton, and now goodson will/may mean more attention paid to the passing game.

our run game is already set. they all know what to do. it's the passing game that has needed the most work and this gives them an excuse to focus a lot more on it.

it already looks like the passing game is going to be a bit more active and advanced even with the n00bs at WR. a new QB that is capable of a lot more combined with a new WR coach that isn't old enough to be everyone's great-grandfather may mean that the overall passing game does take it up a few notches this year.

you take williamson (very old school) and jake (old dog ≠ new tricks or schemes) and you have a recipe for a very scaled back and limited/not very creative passing game regardless of who you have at WR.

since we have both of those things changed and now a reason to scale back on the rushing game during training camp it should be much better this year.

thoughts?

[DaCityKats]

i agree.with the injuries to the back field and being a run first team we should really take more time slinging the rock.double twins with kmoore and lafell on the outside, and smitty and rosario/bardnige in the slot.that sounds pretty decent.

[PantherProfessor]

I agree, as long as our key players get enough reps to shake the rust off, i am all for keeping them healthy. one thing the vet purge has caused is a huge lack of proven depth, so injuries (i.e. Davis) at key positions from our elite guys must be prevented at all costs.

but it atleast makes the preseason and camp more fun, since we get a look at some unknown players who have a chance to standout.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I agree, though I'd imagine the fullbacks need the work as actual fullbacks, and especially with the backs they'll be blocking the most for (DeAngelo and Stewart, obviously).

[Jangler]

I am disagreeing, just to be different.

[pantherclaw]

Can never have enough good RB's.

I hope our o-line comes out playing better on the first game, than they did last year.

I think we are better off at WR than we've been in years.

[DynastyRTR]

i agree that it will be good for the passing game, but i think we should bring in someone until every1 is back practicing. maybe someone like Justin Fargas or maybe even Brian Westbrook.

[Wither]

i agree that it will be good for the passing game, but i think we should bring in someone until every1 is back practicing. maybe someone like Justin Fargas or maybe even Brian Westbrook.

Yeah... won't happen.

The FB's can still block on passing downs (play as RB).

Also, why does everyone think Smitty will be in the slot? I doubt he will.

[Jangler]

[pantherclaw]

Also, why does everyone think Smitty will be in the slot? I doubt he will.

Better matchups with Smitty in the slot.

Nobody is saying he'll play only in the slot, but with some other talent out on the field, it'll be easier and better to move Smitty around.

[rayzor]

[Wither]

Better matchups with Smitty in the slot.

Nobody is saying he'll play only in the slot, but with some other talent out on the field, it'll be easier and better to move Smitty around.

I just have a feeling he won't be in the slot that much...

Actually I think playing Moore in the slot with Smitty on the outside will be better.

[carpanfan96]

Reed is saying that they are bringing in another RB today sometime and expect a signing..

[Wither]

Reed is saying that they are bringing in another RB today sometime and expect a signing..

Why don't they use Armanti? Hell, apparently he can play every other position.