4 TE's

[jtm]

King is gone and should be. He isn't really starter material unless you just expect your TE just to block. Rosario is the guy every year that we keep saying he has a ton of potential but hasn't developed. Maybe it was coaching. Then again maybe it is the fact that he tends to drop the ball when we need him to catch it.

[Icege]

I get the impression that this means that both King AND Rosario are gone. I wouldn't be surprised to see Shockey/Barnidge/rookie as the TE's.

[JungleCat]

I just hope Shockey can stay healthy.

[Paintballr]

I personally like King. I think people underestimate his catching ability. Sure he isn't going to get the YAC like true catching TE's. But everything thrown to him is pretty much caught. I followed him back at his days at Tech and was hoping we would draft him since he fitted the mold of a Fox TE. And we did and he hasn't been a let down here.

Like someone else stated here, I think a lot of players view him as a leader type player in the huddle and does what he is told to do without complaining. I'd be kinda upset if we let him go elsewhere but it's a business.

[pantherfan49]

Panthers have kept 4 TEs before. With Shockey's injury history and the fact that the three existing TEs all have positives associated with their game, don't be too shocked to see the team keep all 4. Will be harder though if Kasay is still the kicker and the Panthers have to keep another kickoff specialist.

[Mother Grabber]

King will is the first to go.

[TylerVagyler]

I've always loved Rosario, so hopefully King gets the boot.

[pantherfan49]

Also remember that Rosario is the backup FB. He isn't going anywhere.

If Rivera likes athletic TEs, that means King is the man out.

[Jangler]

If we can find one kicker to do two jobs. Why can't we have 4TEs? Especially one with an injury history.

[Mr. Scot]

I actually think the team will take all four to camp and let them fight it out (barring any other pickups).

I'm probably one of the few who thinks King is more likely to stay than Rosario or Barnidge.

[Jangler]

Also with a new deal coming along next week, one that will have an 18 game schedule, that means roster size will go up, hopefully to 60.

[Zod]

I actually think the team will take all four to camp and let them fight it out (barring any other pickups).

I'm probably one of the few who thinks King is more likely to stay than Rosario or Barnidge.

Yes, they typically do carry 4 up until the 3rd preseason game. The 4th guy is usually an undrafted rookie or equivalent. Interesting to see a real camp battle for that 3rd spot without favoritism from the coach for a change. I don't think it will come to that though, Dante or Jeff will sign elsewhere.

[eViL jEsTeR]

I just hope Shockey can stay healthy.

i don't see shockey playing as much as he's use to. i see him in 3rd and long and red zone only. let the younger guys play on 1st and 10 and 2nd downs most of the time for run blocking.

[jayflip]

I really wouldn't lose sleep if King left. I'd miss him in the same way I miss Mangum. Rosario Dawson has so much athletic potential, i would love to see him excel in Chud's system.