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Keep An Eye Out For Ryan Van Bergen


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Clubs shied away from DT Ryan Van Bergen mostly because of his “slender” 290-pound frame. Noted for his relentless hustle, Van Bergen played both DE and DT at Michigan. Coach Ron Rivera could command more stunts and blitz schemes this season. If so, DTs, like Van Bergen, who possess DE-like speed could be worked into the rotation.

Calling it now. I think this guy can make the team.

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Locks: Charles Johnson, Frank Alexander, Greg Hardy, Antwan Applewhite

Fighting for a spot: Thomas Keiser and Ryan Van Bergen

I think Jyles Tucker and Eric Norwood are more likely to make it as rotational linebackers due to their versatility. I would assume that Rivera would want rather have Norwood and Tucker as third down defensive ends and possibly players that he uses in linebacker blitzes, so I wouldn't think either would make it as a defensive end.

With that said, if Van Bergen can beat out Keiser then he makes the squad. If not he will find a place on the practice squad and will compete for a spot next year.

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I think Van Bergen would make it as a defensive end before he makes it as a defensive tackle. There is no more room on this team at defensive tackle.

We already have Ron Edwards, Terrell McClain, Frank Kearse, Andre Neblett, and Sione Fua as our five defensive tackle's. If Van Bergen is going to make it, he will make it as a defensive end taking Keiser's spot.

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I know its the bleache report but its still worth a read.

http://m.bleacherrep...panthers-roster

Tried to quote, but for some reason I can't copy BR!?

He must have felt that his best chance at making a roster out of the teams that called was with the Panthers and I can't disagree with him. He has a great chance here in the Queen City.

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i can see him making this team as a 3/5 tech for depth. and maybe he did impress enough for them to get rid of Shirley. Keiser and Applewhite could play that rush OLB in a 3-4 look since they both have the experience there. Tucker and Norwood i think have a long shot at making the team.

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