Larry Beavers Kick/Punt returning and Receiving highlights

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I think he's got a great shot at being our return specialist this year. If anything, he might -- I say might here -- send people like Ryne Robinson and Jason Carter packing.

Last year, the Panthers had the most effective returner they've had since Steve Smith in Mark Jones. It showed the Panthers how important a quality returner is in this game, and how critical field position is.

That's why the Panthers have picked up players that, in addition to other duties, can possibly help out in the return game. Goodson, Munnerlyn and Beavers are all examples of this.

In our offense, the third receiver doesn't get many targets. Since the fourth and fifth receivers will get considerably less, it's going to be imperative that they can be effective in the return game. In that respect, I have a feeling that Beavers can rival anyone on the team.

[mantal]

I don't know if he translates to the NFL, but I hope so. Also not too many players have 4.2 speed in the NFL either, faster for sure and some of his cut backs for td's wouldn't work. But if he was taught the basic's of returning kicks in the NFL. I think he would excel. the only question is does he make the team or not, is there room for him on the team??

There's room on the team with that kind of speed and catching ability. He'll be here starting at a returner position, but I can see him starting on the opposite side of Smitty pretty soon on passing downs. That kind of speed on both sides would be badass and the hands are great...

[rey2009]

There's room on the team with that kind of speed and catching ability. He'll be here starting at a returner position, but I can see him starting on the opposite side of Smitty pretty soon on passing downs. That kind of speed on both sides would be badass and the hands are great...

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[OneBadassCat]

He does look very impressive. But it will very hard for him to make the team. Robinson was looking good last season before he got hurt. Plus we have Goodson who can do return duty's and could see time in the slot. If we keep 5 WR he'll make it but I think they are going to go with 4 WRs and maybe use Goodson as a WR on some situations.

[ncbobcat]

We've only had on no-name be a serious return threat in our history, Michael Bates. Besides that, we've had Smitty a third round pick. I doubt a 165 pound guy playing division III ball is going to make the team. Honestly, while impressive as those highlighgts were, I could have probably played for those teams in my early twenties. Oh, and I only played two years of grade school football.

[DaCityKats]

looked like he can play the wr.wonder how he would go against a bigger, more physical corner

[Snake]

He def will not be able to do some of the things on that he did not that vid or he will be cleaned up by any LB in the NFL. With that said he dose have some jets and if his hands are good enough he could make the roster.

[SMACKDAB]

People.....he may, or may not make the team, but it won't be for his lack of speed. You can't hit what you can't catch. Very important little factoid there.

Yes, I know the NFL is faster, but nobody has his speed at any level, so give the kid a chance first.

The league has had more than it's share of players being given a chance, and proving everyone wrong. We have one on our team, and he is one of the greatest in the league in Smitty. Nobody gave Smitty a chance in hell in the beginning either. So quit condemning the guy. If you really knew for certain this kid won't make it, I think you would be out there involved in the business somehow I'm sure.

If he has the heart, and can stay healthy, he certainly has skills that can be honed, and the most important can't be taught......only improved upon. SPEED.

[ncbobcat]

No one doubts the guy's speed, however the leap from Div. III to the NFL is HUGE. There is a reason why many Div. III guys don't make an NFL rosters; the gap of talent is too great. Some do...seldom do, but maybe Beavers can be one of those guys. I really don't think anyone here is rooting against the guy, they are just looking at the odds. The odds are greatly stacked against Beavers. Myabe he can beat those odds. Hey, someone wins the lottery somewhere everyday, so who knows?

[CharlotteBeer.com]

No one doubts the guy's speed, however the leap from Div. III to the NFL is HUGE. There is a reason why many Div. III guys don't make an NFL rosters; the gap of talent is too great. Some do...seldom do, but maybe Beavers can be one of those guys. I really don't think anyone here is rooting against the guy, they are just looking at the odds. The odds are greatly stacked against Beavers. Myabe he can beat those odds. Hey, someone wins the lottery somewhere everyday, so who knows?

No doubt the difference between Division III and the NFL is huge, but I think that difference is less pronounced for a returner. In college and the NFL, that position requires excellent vision and speed, both of which Beavers has.

Yes, it's possible he could develop into a quality wide receiver, but I think its more likely he becomes a really good return man.

I'll wait to see him play before I start labeling him as our Devin Hester, but wouldn't that be nice?

[mantal]

Jerry Rice - Mississippi Valley State University.

It can happen, oh I agree it's a long shot with a 53 man roster...

[ncbobcat]

No doubt the difference between Division III and the NFL is huge, but I think that difference is less pronounced for a returner. In college and the NFL, that position requires excellent vision and speed, both of which Beavers has.

Yes, it's possible he could develop into a quality wide receiver, but I think its more likely he becomes a really good return man.

I'll wait to see him play before I start labeling him as our Devin Hester, but wouldn't that be nice?

Beavers has speed and vision, but what I was looking at moreso was the talent he was playing against. Those gunners took horrible angles and were running at the speed of snail. Take into considration the KOs were only averaging the 20 yard line and the tackling techniques looked high school-ish at best, you have to wonder if he's really that good or was the competition THAT bad. I say both. Beavers definitely looked like a man about boys. I have him possibly making the PS based on his return skills alone.

Needless to say, he is one of the players I will be watching closely in training camp. Our return game is one of the weaker spots. If that can be shored up along with a couple of positional tweeks, this team will be in great shape.

[Delhommey]

He wouldn't have made it past the 25 on half of those runs in the NFL.

We'll see.

[mantal]

He wouldn't have made it past the 25 on half of those runs in the NFL.

We'll see.

I'd say the 35 and that would be fine by me. But yes, we'll see if he can make the squad, win the position and perform. Not an easy job...