Goodson

[beastson]

See the way Reggie running all over catching passes. He running across the middle, outs, just simple short passes. Man if we dont utilize this kid to help in the passing game Ima go crazy. Things surely would be easier

[ok2h8pep]

Don't forget the primary purpose of a Panther receiver is to block 8 yards downfield. Had Goodson shown us anything there yet?

[Future of the Funchise]

ummm... ok

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Don't forget the primary purpose of a Panther receiver is to block 8 yards downfield. Had Goodson shown us anything there yet?

Actually, he hasn't looked bad at all this preseason. I remember reading in training camp that he volunteered to take blitz pick-ups against Beason because "to be the best, you have to beat the best."

I've been saying we should use Goodson like the Saints use Reggie Bush ever since the day he was drafted. I'd love to see him catching those check down passes. Granted, I'd love to see more passes to all of our backs, and I think we will this year as we're waiting for the young receivers to step their game up.

[beastson]

Actually, he hasn't looked bad at all this preseason. I remember reading in training camp that he volunteered to take blitz pick-ups against Beason because "to be the best, you have to beat the best."

I've been saying we should use Goodson like the Saints use Reggie Bush ever since the day he was drafted. I'd love to see him catching those check down passes. Granted, I'd love to see more passes to all of our backs, and I think we will this year as we're waiting for the young receivers to step their game up.

I didnt respond because I sensed some sarcasm coming from his post with the "primary" word

But if he wasn't, passing plays? Why would he be in on a running down?

[magnus]

he's not bad, and the year let him grow a bit, but he's arguably our third best back on a team that's already run-heavy. Now if you just set aside whether Sutton is better, and whether or not Goodson would dress over him, then it's still "we have two backs that are top ten in the league and we don't have enough touches for both of them some games, why do we need to get cute with our extra backs?"

[g5jamz]

I say utilize Goodson as much as possible...show off his talents as a slot receiver and 3rd down back at times (if someone's dinged up) and in the kickoffs. Build his stock and sell right before trade deadline to teams decimated by injuries (if they occur)

[Chaos]

I say utilize Goodson as much as possible...show off his talents as a slot receiver and 3rd down back at times (if someone's dinged up) and in the kickoffs. Build his stock and sell right before trade deadline to teams decimated by injuries (if they occur)

Yep, this is what I was thinking too. Maybe line him up in the backfield and motion him to the slot for slant routes. I don't know if he could run deep routes well against CB's, but I would like to see him in short yardage situations, breaking LB's ankles through the underneath.

[scpanther22]

I rather see them start to use the TE more in the passing game first.

[Jackofalltrades]

Yep, this is what I was thinking too. Maybe line him up in the backfield and motion him to the slot for slant routes. I don't know if he could run deep routes well against CB's, but I would like to see him in short yardage situations, breaking LB's ankles through the underneath.

You could really throw DC's for a loop by using Rosario at FB, Goodsoon at RB and have them both split out wide pre-snap for a four wide vs LB's.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

he's not bad, and the year let him grow a bit, but he's arguably our third best back on a team that's already run-heavy. Now if you just set aside whether Sutton is better, and whether or not Goodson would dress over him, then it's still "we have two backs that are top ten in the league and we don't have enough touches for both of them some games, why do we need to get cute with our extra backs?"

If we had an abundance of great receivers, I'd be inclined to agree with you. I really think that -- at least at this time -- Goodson could be a better slot option than anyone else on the team (save for Smith). It's a matter of getting as many of our best players on the field as we can at one time. To do this, I think you'll see lots of two tight-end sets this year, and lots of passes to the backs.

[jeffking]

dude i couldnt agree more, michael goodson is the same height and weight as reggie b. and probably as fast but might not be as lightning quick. and now, neither one of them has the highsmen trophy!!!LOL!!! at least with goodson youd know hes gonna at least get a couple kickoff return touch downs because of how fast he is.

[Seamonk]

Don't forget the primary purpose of a Panther receiver is to block 8 yards downfield. Had Goodson shown us anything there yet?

those would be the receivers blocking FOR goodson downfield.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

at least with goodson youd know hes gonna at least get a couple kickoff return touch downs because of how fast he is.

Yep, that one return in the preseason was enough to show me that he's a better returner than Reggie Bush, no doubt.