The wide receiver position...

[PhillyB]

...reminds me of 2007.

steve smith is WR1 and WR2 is a battle between mainly colbert and carter - one guy who was drafted with high expectations and never really panned out, another guy who was brilliant at times but couldn't remain consistent. neither did anything in camp to impress, and the regular season's offense was similar.

are jarrett/lafell/moore significantly different?

[Dpantherman]

do we not have more options than in 2007?

[Dpantherman]

I think our options are better this time around

[DickolausJ]

I dunno what was wrong with Colbert but Carter never learned how to run routes.

[PhillyB]

I dunno what was wrong with Colbert but Carter never learned how to run routes.

carter always caught the impossible ones - backwards, one-handed twirling catches on 3rd down. then he'd drop a six-yard lob right in the numbers. inconsistent

[Future of the Funchise]

or hold on to the ball. if he tried to catch a cold he'd probably drop that too.

[Wither]

Possibly. The way I see it...

Jarrett won't do much this season, but he won't suck either.

Kenny Moore will be the #3 for a while.

Edwards will never fully develop into a WR.

LaFell will be an average #2, on par with Jarrett but will be kept instead of Jarrett.

Either way, an average #2 will be found this season.

There is a 96% chance that I'm completely wrong, though.

[pantherclaw]

Drafted or not. We have a lot more talent fighting for the spots. Gotta like the chances of us getting decent enough production out of the ones who win the positions.

[PhillyB]

the problem in 2007 was that despite the mediocrity of the competition, nobody was able to stand out. this camp -thus far - seems disturbingly similar.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

I wouldn't say this situation is significantly different.

1 receiver on lock for the WR1 spot, then a toss up for the rest.

[Dpantherman]

the problem in 2007 was that despite the mediocrity of the competition, nobody was able to stand out. this camp -thus far - seems disturbingly similar.

i thought LaFell and Moore have stood out throughout camp?

[thefuzz]

It disturbs me a bit that this team can't seem to find anyone who can make an impact beside 89 other than a 14 year vet.

[pantherdad]

I don't understand, when people on here talk about, OMG!! who is our WR2??We already have a guy on our team that is a damn good receiver and can run good routes and can catch the deep ball. Dante Rosario, anyone? I mean. often then not, doesn't he make pretty solid catches and moves upfield good? Me and a couple of my buddies have agreed on that for awhile now.

What has the guy not done to make himself seem like a viable WR threat? We have 2 very capable TE's, with him being the third. I havent worried about the WR position at all, because I know he is gonna get his share of catches.

Also, I think the TE's are going to be used for more than just blocking this year.....anyone else agree? The good thing about Matt is, he is not afraid to evenly distribute the ball.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Also, I think the TE's are going to be used for more than just blocking this year.....anyone else agree? The good thing about Matt is, he is not afraid to evenly distribute the ball.

I agree. We'll be using all three of our tight ends this year, I think.

I also think we'll see some passes to our backs this year.