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Byron Bell Starting At Rt In Otas, Ahead Of Jeff Otah


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I didn't see this posted anywhere. Let the speculation begin.

Panthers | Byron Bell working with starters

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:32:16 -0700

Carolina Panthers OT Byron Bell was working at right tackle with the first-team offense during organized team activities Thursday, May 24.

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This is all just so Rivera can prove a point and people buy what he is selling. There is no way Bell starts if Otah is healthy come September.

Rivera is a provide it to me guy. Its not for show, the spot is Bells to lose.

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Byron was our starting RT last season. Why does it surprise everyone that it's Bell's spot to lose?

I think the fact that Otah looks like an All Pro when on the field and Bell looks in over his head might have something to do with it.....

But Rivera is just doing his status quo thing. Otah will start. Just like there was no doubt Cam would start despite the competition that was portrayed

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Byron had a few games where he looked distinctly average and on occasion decent, so considering most players make improvements from their rookie season he may be a completely different player coming into 2012. That said, he was our worst performing OLine player in both the run and passing game and picked up by far the most penalties.

It should be noted though that Otah wasn't any better in pass protection.

However over the last four games Bell gave up 5 pressures, 2 hits and 0 sacks, with only 2 penalties, showing marked improvement from the mid part of his season.

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I think the fact that Otah looks like an All Pro when on the field and Bell looks in over his head might have something to do with it.....

But Rivera is just doing his status quo thing. Otah will start. Just like there was no doubt Cam would start despite the competition that was portrayed

All pro is pushing it. He looks very good in the run game, but is no better at pass blocking than Bell.

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