Robert Hunt update

[Soul Rebel]

7 hours ago, kungfoodude said:

How about don't rush a very expensive player recovering from a bicep tear back?

Just get Mays healthy and Corbett is a very good OG.

This is the answer. 

My feeling is that they may have rushed Brooks back a bit last year. Hard to say without knowing and different injury types/history/age, but I'd rather have a healthy Hunt for TB or 100% for the start of 2026 vs. re-injuring himself.

Corbett at OG is as good as a rusty Rob not at 100%. 

[DaveThePanther2008]

1 hour ago, Castavar said:

Canales and Curhan go back to their Seattle days. 

I knew it was someone up the chain of command.  It was a steal for DM, even if he is just adequate. Finding players that can come in and play without losing too much.  Hunt is a very difficult player to out play. 

[Mr. Scot]

1 hour ago, kungfoodude said:

You can disagree but I would suggest looking at recent games for Curhan.

I am not expecting the world, nor should any of us, but we also shouldn't be surprised when a PS player gets abused in games.

That's a very unsuccessful strategy.

To be clear, my standards for a backup aren't gonna be the same for a starter, especially against a tough opponent.

And I'd say my most recent impression is this: Bryce had a decent amount of time to throw on a lot of plays last game.

Run push? Definitely subpar, but Bryce didn't end up taking the sh-tload of abuse I was expecting him to take.

[WhoKnows]

7 hours ago, PanthersNCSU said:

Yep, unless we're in a win and in situation in Week 18, I don't see any reason for Hunt to come back. 

We have 4 games left, 2 against Tampa and 1 more division game. Pretty much every week is going to be huge for the playoffs. If Tampa wins while we are off, we will be 1 game back and pretty much be in must win mode all 4 games.

[Mr. Scot]

1 hour ago, Jon Snow said:

Zavala can only play decent if he's on the left with Ickey. From my untrained perspective Curhen is a better RG than LG.

Left guard is, per numerous football guys, the easiest position to play on the line.

If all you want is a backup left guard, okay.

If you want a Geoff Hangartner style utility guy, well...

[Jon Snow]

31 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Left guard is, per numerous football guys, the easiest position to play on the line.

If all you want is a backup left guard, okay.

If you want a Geoff Hangartner style utility guy, well...

Well versatile he's not. If he stays he will only be effective on the left it appears, if that. 

[PleaseCutStewart]

1 hour ago, Jon Snow said:

Zavala can only play decent if he's on the left with Ickey. From my untrained perspective Curhen is a better RG than LG.

I have a hard time thinking Zavala would be decent at LG when he has been straight ass at RG. He is slow off the snap, gets bull rushed easily, has terrible pass blocking footwork, and looks utterly lost as to who to block whenever the opposing Dline does a stunt.

Average-ish strength/athleticism combined with bad technique and awareness is not want I want to see from an offensive lineman...

[Jon Snow]

2 minutes ago, PleaseCutStewart said:

I have a hard time thinking Zavala would be decent at LG when he has been straight ass at RG. He is slow off the snap, gets bull rushed easily, has terrible pass blocking footwork, and looks utterly lost as to who to block whenever the opposing Dline does a stunt.

Average-ish strength/athleticism combined with bad technique and awareness is not want I want to see from an offensive lineman...

His only decent games he had was when he played left guard last season. He's been straight up ass everywhere they put him this season. 

[kungfoodude]

59 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

To be clear, my standards for a backup aren't gonna be the same for a starter, especially against a tough opponent.

And I'd say my most recent impression is this: Bryce had a decent amount of time to throw on a lot of plays last game.

Run push? Definitely subpar, but Bryce didn't end up taking the sh-tload of abuse I was expecting him to take.

Well the clear answer is just to get Mays healthy. Corbett isn't enough of a drop off from Hunt to risk Hunt's future with us.

[ncsfinest21]

19 hours ago, TheBigKat said:

He can sit NO, but we need him back for Tampa

i would say this but he needs game time reps to see if he can hold up. play him 20%. Dont overpush it but he will need to get in rhythm going against vita vea the following week