Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Any idea why short hasn't earned a starting spot next to star?

micnificent28

By micnificent28,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

micnificent28 Mentor

micnificent28

Posted
Posted

I mean from what i've seen he's been every bit as good as Edwards when allowed to play. You draft a guy in the second round i exspect him to start. He's proven to be one of the best pass rush Dt's in this class so why not let him play like one.Don't get me wrong Edwards hasn't done anything to lose his job and is playing beyond servicable. But the question remains when is it Short's time?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jackofalltrades Rising Star

Jackofalltrades

Posted
Posted

I think it depends on the rotation they want to use to match up. Our big thing is shutting down the run and Edwards and Cole give you more than Short in that department. He also benefits from staying fresh, so I'm fine with it.

 

I do think he'll be the starter next season with Star and Dwan will be relegated to the rotational guy.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Montsta Rising Star

Montsta

Posted
Posted

I don't think the coaching staff is really worried about it right now. We have such a deep rotation of DT's, the one that technically gets the start is somewhat insignificant. I'd be interested to see how the defensive snap counts breakdown for our DT's, because they seem to be on a fairly even rotation outside of Star who gets the bulk.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
frash.exe Apprentice

frash.exe

Posted
Posted

Don't confuse starting with "stupid" no where did i say he should play every snap.

No, but you do realize that "starting" only means they put you out there for the first play of the game your unit is on the field, right? If he's getting a set percentage of snaps then it's definitely for a reason, most likely due to his current developmental progress as a player. NFL rookies take at least a whole year to adjust to the demands of pro level football. Just because he's doing good with so many snaps doesn't mean that he'd produce as efficiently playing more snaps.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
rayzor Grand Master

rayzor

Posted
Posted

No, but you do realize that "starting" only means they put you out there for the first play of the game your unit is on the field, right? If he's getting a set percentage of snaps then it's definitely for a reason, most likely due to his current developmental progress as a player. NFL rookies take at least a whole year to adjust to the demands of pro level football. Just because he's doing good with so many snaps doesn't mean that he'd produce as efficiently playing more snaps.

for positions that have pretty heavy rotation...being designated as a "starter" doesn't mean a whole lot except that you are there for the first snap.

 

cole is just better on the first couple downs when teams decide to run (which is when they are more likely to do that).

 

it's really not that big of a deal.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • countryboi
      Strength of Schedule for 2025

      By countryboi · Posted

      The thing I hate about strength of schedule is that NFL teams change so much over a year and past success or failure doesn't really dictate future success or failure
    • Icege
      Brooks RB, Placed on PUP, Out for 2025

      By Icege · Posted

      Considering you previously struggled to understand BTT despite it being explained in a video, write-up, and multiple replies, I get why this might be a little too complex for you. Happy to clarify again! Just let me know which part tripped you up this time. 😉
    • Khyber53
      a look at our 19 udfas

      By Khyber53 · Posted

      And, honestly, there's only so much you can attempt to do in the draft. And every draft pick is a roll of the dice. But that's where grabbing a ton of UDFAs, and targeting the best, makes a big difference. Sure, their individual chances of getting a hit here is less, but that shotgun pattern might just hit something.  Right now, we need bulk, partly to rebuild and partly to dilute the deep level of stank that has developed on this team in the last six years. If we're going to rebuild a culture built around culture, accountability and winning, then these UDFAs we bring in each season have to be the wash water that gets out that leftover dirt.  Canales seems to be a smart, culture-first, build up the good ones kind of guy. I like that and I hope he can keep it going here. But he was working against a locker room that had been taught to lose and taught to distrust or ignore coaches. He's got his work cut out for him, still. He does seem to have it moving in the right direction and that's something I was pretty amazed with by the end of last season.  
×
×
  • Create New...