Observer Projections / *Updated Panthers Waiver Additions

[Icege]

Panthers waive 2024 sixth-rounder DL Jaden Crumedy

This plus the AT trade make room for the recently claimed Damarri Mathis and Dalevon Campbell.

Edited August 27, 2025 by Icege

[CRA]

6 minutes ago, XClown1986 said:

For all of the people upset about Renfrow being cut, did you ever think that maybe he wanted to be cut because he would essentially be 4th or 5th on the depth chart and he wants to go where he will be able to get on the field? Just saying, we don't have all of the information.

I think Renfrow just wanted to be in and around football again.  And being home was THE selling point to comeback.   Carolina was THE pick.  Comeback only went about because a team existed in the Carolinas.  I don't think he had an illusion of being a focal part of the O.   And I think he will decline any interest elsewhere to play.... 

I'll bet nickel he ends up coaching football for the far and away best football team in Carolinas in the not too distant future. 

[Stuart Smith]

29 minutes ago, DaveThePanther2008 said:

I saw Hooker play several years ago and thought he would be a good QB.  Not that I am looking for a QB to replace Young but maybe Canales can QB whisper him into being a good backup.

I like Hooker. Played HS ball at Greensboro Dudley, won 2 state championships. 3rd round pick by Detroit. He probably would have been drafted higher but a knee injury sidelined him for his rookie year. Player of the year in the SEC in 2022 at Tennessee. It would be nice if he had a chance to show enough to be the back up qb going forward. 

[frankw]

12 minutes ago, CRA said:

Dave Canales success or failure ultimately comes down to Bryce Young.  And the Panthers have never played a game that caters to Bryce Young. 

Canales missed his window.  No way he gets time to part w/ Bryce and start his rebuild year 3 from scratch....with 2 bad years to his name.  Nothing says David Tepper would allow that. 

I don't think it should be contingent on turning Bryce isn't a franchise QB. I'm skeptical of some things with Canales as well but he's a coach not a miracle worker. He can't change Bryce's physical make up. Furthermore if you fire him before giving him an opportunity to identify and acquire his own QB you are not going to get quality coaching candidates the next cycle.

Edited August 27, 2025 by frankw

[CarolinaLivin]

Panthers practice squad so far:

LB Krys Barnes 
CB Shemar Bartholomew
OLB Boogie Basham
DE Jared Harrison-Hunte
OL Jarrett Kingston
LB Maz Mwansa
TE Bryce Pierre
WR Ja'seem Reed
CB Mike Reid
DT Sam Roberts
OT Mike Tarquin
S Trevian Thomas
OL Brandon Walton

[CRA]

1 minute ago, frankw said:

I don't think it should be contingent on turning Bryce isn't a franchise QB. I'm skeptical of some things with Canales as well but he's a coach not a miracle worker. He can't change Bryce's physical make up. Furthermore if you fire him before giving him an opportunity to identify and acquire his own QB you are not going to quality coaching candidates the next cycle.

what you think runs counter to what we know of David Tepper though.  That's all I am saying.  32 of these jobs in the world.  There is always someone willing to take it.  It just won't be who you want. 

 

[Soul Rebel]

16 minutes ago, Icege said:

Panthers waive 2024 sixth-rounder DL Jaden Crumedy

This plus the AT trade make room for the recently claimed Damarri Mathis and Dalevon Campbell.

I've always been a Crumedy fan and thought he showed enough flashes to keep around and let him get more snaps. 

I'm confused by the WR and RB additions. Seems like depth in other areas made more sense. Still lots of time until 9/7.

[Navy_football]

Chris Paul Jr headed to Seattle's practice squad?! Wasted opportunity. Beef up the strongest position groups, but ignore the weakest? Just don't get it. 

[Icege]

3 minutes ago, CarolinaLivin said:

Panthers practice squad so far:

LB Krys Barnes 
CB Shemar Bartholomew
OLB Boogie Basham
DE Jared Harrison-Hunte
OL Jarrett Kingston
LB Maz Mwansa
TE Bryce Pierre
WR Ja'seem Reed
CB Mike Reid
DT Sam Roberts
OT Mike Tarquin
S Trevian Thomas
OL Brandon Walton

Hell yea Krys Barnes and Sam Roberts made it.

Oh nice, Boogie too!

[PNW_PantherMan]

Hooker is a good PS pickup.  Maybe DC can fix him.

[RJK]

Surely they’re not going to carry 4TEs 

[SmokinwithWilly]

3 minutes ago, Navy_football said:

Chris Paul Jr headed to Seattle's practice squad?! Wasted opportunity. Beef up the strongest position groups, but ignore the weakest? Just don't get it. 

Huddle GMs making too much sense today. 

[Dave Gettleman's Shorts]

Just now, RJK said:

Surely they’re not going to carry 4TEs 

tremble might not play week 1 and James Mitchell was pretty solid during preseason

[PNW_PantherMan]

24 minutes ago, CRA said:

Dave Canales success or failure ultimately comes down to Bryce Young.  And the Panthers have never played a game that caters to Bryce Young. 

Canales missed his window.  No way he gets time to part w/ Bryce and start his rebuild year 3 from scratch....with 2 bad years to his name.  Nothing says David Tepper would allow that. 

Agreed.  I'm not sure where people are getting the idea that Dan and Dave are getting a restart button if this year crashes and burns.  Should they?  Maybe just to rebuild the reputation of the org, depending on how bad it really is.  But all indications are Tepper throws them out of a helicopter before any of that.  Alright now who wants the job next?