Xavier Legette is the face of the NFL at the Kentucky Derby

[Tbe]

Didn’t realize he got hurt in camp and played all year on a bad foot.

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[cardiackat88.]

On 5/2/2025 at 9:49 AM, Joe Bear said:

Smitty is going to invite him to the film room so he can punch him in the nose

[Joe Bear]

1 hour ago, cardiackat88. said:

Smitty is going to invite him to the film room so he can punch him in the nose

Legette wouldn’t get hurt a bit. He can’t even catch Smith’s hands. 

[PanthersATL]

Legette using a hobby horse as a microphone holder is gold

He definitely didn't phone in the opportunity. Good exposure for him and the Panthers. 

[NAS]

I honestly think XL will step up this year. Drafting another WR will be great for competition and I think his best days are ahead

[Matthias]

The next time Legette scores, I want to see the whole team ridin' Dollar Bill in the endzone!!!

[tukafan21]

On 5/1/2025 at 5:59 PM, jfra78 said:

In b4 someone says he needs to hit the juggs machine

You joke, but hasn't basically the whole team been in Charlotte this past week together?

I'm not one to see the random dumb stuff players put out on social media in the offseason and think it means that's ALL they've been doing and not working on their game.  But it's a little strange that all this is coming out at the same time we're seeing tons of stuff with the team in Charlotte together, even if it's just working out and not even official team OTA's or anything.

So he gets a pass from me saying anything now, but if he doesn't show clear improvement this season, it then opens him up to some retroactive criticism for some things.

[jfra78]

11 minutes ago, tukafan21 said:

You joke, but hasn't basically the whole team been in Charlotte this past week together?

I'm not one to see the random dumb stuff players put out on social media in the offseason and think it means that's ALL they've been doing and not working on their game.  But it's a little strange that all this is coming out at the same time we're seeing tons of stuff with the team in Charlotte together, even if it's just working out and not even official team OTA's or anything.

So he gets a pass from me saying anything now, but if he doesn't show clear improvement this season, it then opens him up to some retroactive criticism for some things.

I have more faith in XL improving than I do in Tmac being a true number 1 recuever

[PanthersATL]

1 hour ago, tukafan21 said:

You joke, but hasn't basically the whole team been in Charlotte this past week together?

I'm not one to see the random dumb stuff players put out on social media in the offseason and think it means that's ALL they've been doing and not working on their game.  But it's a little strange that all this is coming out at the same time we're seeing tons of stuff with the team in Charlotte together, even if it's just working out and not even official team OTA's or anything.

So he gets a pass from me saying anything now, but if he doesn't show clear improvement this season, it then opens him up to some retroactive criticism for some things.

This was an NFL appearance, not Xavier at the Derby on his own accord

[LinvilleGorge]

Speaking of horse racing, if you don't realize how dominant Secretariat was, go back and watch his Belmont Stakes. Only four other horses even bothered to show. He won by like a quarter of a mile. He still holds the record for the fastest Kentucky Derby. He won by two and a half lengths which doesn't sound all that impressive until you realize that the the second place horse is still the second fastest Derby time ever and only other horse to finish in under two minutes. Every horse in this year's Derby was a direct descendent of Secretariat. His Kentucky Derby time would've translated to winning by about 15 horse lengths yesterday.

[tukafan21]

17 minutes ago, PanthersATL said:

This was an NFL appearance, not Xavier at the Derby on his own accord

The NFL didn't force him to go do it, so while he partnered with the league on it, yes, he was there on his own accord.

And again, I'm not saying it's a problem for him to be there, but in retrospect, if he doesn't show improvement this year, things like this would be a bad look to do this while the rest of the team is in Charlotte the past few days.

I have no problem with players building their own brand off the field, but given how visible he's been this offseason doing random/weird stuff, he better back it up with improved play, that's all.

Edited May 4, 2025 by tukafan21

[frankw]

I feel like it's impossible not to like and root for this guy. Seems like a fantastic teammate to have around too. Hopefully he and TMac will be having a good time motivating one another to up their respective game.

[PNW_PantherMan]

3 hours ago, jfra78 said:

I have more faith in XL improving than I do in Tmac being a true number 1 recuever

If you’re that optimistic about XL, you should be glowing over TMac.