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is Nixon the only one not expected to be ready for camp? That's pretty good if so.

https://www.profootballrumors.com/ tldr The Panthers are on the lookout for a veteran edge rusher, but the team has plans for the recently extended Frankie Luvu. The fifth-year linebacker is on a new Carolina deal because the coaching staff believes he can contribute on the edge, according to Newton. In his first Panthers season, Luvu started four games but worked mostly as a backup. Among players who saw the bulk of their snaps as off-ball linebackers, Luvu graded as Pro Football Focus’ No. 2-ranked pass rusher — behind only Micah Parsons — last season. Granted, this came on just 249 snaps and produced just 1.5 sacks, but the American Samoa native earned a two-year, $9MM deal to stay. Panthers defensive lineman Daviyon Nixon is not expected to be full-go when training camp starts, Joe Person of The Athletic notes (subscription required). The former Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year-turned-Carolina fifth-rounder is still recovering from the knee injury that ended his rookie season. With Matt Ioannidis in the fold alongside Derrick Brown, Nixon is in line to be a rotational presence in his second season. also notes after Saints Penning may not be ready to start... "it does not appear he has seized the job for which he’s ultimately ticketed just yet. If Penning is on the bench to start the season, swingman James Hurst would be in line to get the call."

when's the last time a college coach moved up and did well? Don't think it happens very often.

so far out of left field I don't have an opinion...but willing to listen. The question is would NBA players, especially Melo, buy into it.

D'Antoni reportedly meeting with Jordan today.

Thursday is the big night, and this article gives a pretty good look at the major mock drafts. Lots of Mark Williams and Sochan. https://www.atthehive.com/2022/6/20/23175304/charlotte-hornets-2022-nba-draft-week-mock-draft-roundup?utm_campaign=atthehive&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Joe Person @josephperson · 44m Rhule says he's not sure who will be the No. 1 left tackle when Panthers get to camp. Says Brady Christensen is one of the best players on the team (any position), so expect them to find a spot for him -- whether it's LT or LG. Jonathan M Alexander @jonmalexander · 45m Either Ikem Ekwonu or Brady Christensen, who has practiced at LT and LG, will start camp at LT. The coaching staff will evaluate after this, Rhule says. Jonathan M Alexander @jonmalexander · 48m Matt Rhule said he expects everyone, all the players, to be a full go by training camp. Daviyon Nixon, who is recovering from a knee injury, is the only who has a ways to go. Jonathan M Alexander @jonmalexander · 51m Matt Rhule said all the coaches and personnel guys will take time off over the next five weeks so they can be ready for training camp in late July. Joe Person @josephperson · 52m Matt Rhule: Difference in Sam Darnold from OTAs last year to this year is "night and day." But Rhule said if there's someone they can bring in to make the team better -- at any position -- they're going to do it.

David Newton @DNewtonespn · 27m Panthers rookie quarterback Matt Corral sounds more confident now that he's completed OTAs. He plans to spend time in Florida training over the next five weeks before heading to Florida for family time. David Newton @DNewtonespn · 34m When does Panthers' rookie QB Matt Corral think he will be ready to compete with Sam Darnold for the starting job? "Whenever coach [OC Ben McAdoo] says I'm ready, I'm ready.'' Sounds confident. Jonathan M Alexander @jonmalexander · 36m Matt Corral said the biggest thing for him is learning the playbook. Darin Gantt @daringantt · 36m Corral said the biggest challenge of the weeks before camp will be “not taking a day off mentally.” He’s taking his playbook with him everywhere he goes, and staying in it to get himself ready.

David Newton @DNewtonespn · 13m Panthers first-round pick Ickey Ekwonu said his goal is ‘'100 percent'' to be the starting left tackle in training camp. He also showed skills as a receiver on a TD catch from Sam Darnold in Thursday's final practice of OTAs. Joe Person @josephperson · 17m Ikem Ekwonu says he’s actually had two catches this spring, so hopes he showed coaches he can do it in a game. Jonathan M Alexander @jonmalexander · 18m Ikem Ekwonu on the potential to face Browns' DE Myles Garrett and Steelers' T.J. Watt: "That's something I'm excited for. Going up against the best of the best is going to be test for me." Darin Gantt @daringantt · 19m Ickey’s been to a basketball camp in Spartanburg, so he’s aware of the heat that’s in his future. (Not that it hasn’t been Spartanburg hot this week.) “I chose to wrestle, but I could have played basketball." Jonathan M Alexander @jonmalexander · 20m Ikem Ekwonu said he's been to Wofford once for a JV basketball tournament. He claims he averaged a double-double, 10 points and 10 rebounds. Jonathan M Alexander @jonmalexander · 22m Ikem Ekwonu says he plans to train some in Charlotte and some elsewhere and hopes to close the gap between him and the vets conditioning-wise. Darin Gantt @daringantt · 23m Ekwonu on his touchdown: “I knew Sam was going to put it on the money." Darin Gantt @daringantt · 23m Ikem Ekwonu at the podium, says “the violence will never leave me.” (That’s a thing offensive linemen say.) Talks about the benefit of doing drills against Brian Burns, which will give him a sense of what NFL speed looks like.

Ellis L. Williams @BookofEllis · 1h Up next, Darnold threw back-to-back TDs, one to Tommy Tremble, the other to Shi Smith. Corral followed that up with two more TD passes. Panthers offense pouring it on from inside the 20 Ellis L. Williams @BookofEllis · 1h Robbie Anderson took a few reps during opening red zone session. Baggy blue hoodie & amber visor + new number = saucy. Joe Person @josephperson · 1h And then Darnold hits Tommy Tremble and Shi Smith for TDs on consecutive passes. Ellis L. Williams @BookofEllis · 1h Practice began with a 7 on 7 red zone session. Sam Darnold took first 4 reps. Matt Corral went next, throwing a left corner TD to TE Stephen Sullivan on his first pass. Joe Person @josephperson · 1h Matt Corral with a nice touchdown pass to Stephen Sullivan in the back corner during red zone drills.

Jonathan M Alexander @jonmalexander · 1h Brandon Zylstra just Moss’d someone for a goal line TD. I didn’t see who was in coverage. Ellis L. Williams @BookofEllis · 1h Touchdown Rashard Higgins on a delayed under route from Sam Darnold. Hollywood caught it with no one round, slowed into the end zone & leaped in. Entire offensive line rushed to join celebration.

Carolina Blitz @KeepBlitzin · 1h Former Panthers Muhsin Muhammad and Trey Boston are checking out practice. David Newton @DNewtonespn · 50m Sam Darnold fails to get Panthèrs a first down on four plays from the 40.

Carolina Blitz @KeepBlitzin · 2h Before 11 on 11 drills Corral walked up to the lineman and dapped each of them up. Little things that are noticeable. David Newton @DNewtonespn · 1m Panthers coach Matt Rhule likes what wide receiver Robbie Anderson can do in OC Ben McAdoo’s system. “I think in this offense Robbie will have a ton of production.’’ Joe Person @josephperson · 23s Matt Rhule characterizes the Carlos Dunlap visit as a "first step," says there's nothing imminent. Darin Gantt @daringantt · 1m Rhule says defensive line is an area they’re always looking to upgrade.

David Newton @DNewtonespn · 4m Panthers WR Robbie Anderson said he was "just trying to be a good teammate to his quarterback (Sam Darnold)''when he tweeted a negative reaction to the team possibly signing Baker Mayfield. David Newton @DNewtonespn · 4m Anderson said he doesn't know Mayfield, so it was nothing personal to the quarterback.

Carolina Blitz @KeepBlitzin · 1h CJ Henderson with a nice pass breakup. Hearing lots of good things about him from coaches and players.

David Newton @DNewtonespn · 2m Sam Darnold's advice to rookie Matt Corral is similar to what Teddy Bridgewater gave him as a young player with the New York Jets. Just focus on doing your job. David Newton @DNewtonespn · 2m Sam Darnold said if Panthers GM Scott Fitterer feels the need to bring in another quarterback it's not for him to judge. Darnold is focused on him and being better. David Newton @DNewtonespn · 8m Panthers QB Sam Darnold wasn't sure what to think at first when WR Robbie Anderson tweeted and then deleted he might retire.

Augusta Stone @augustalstone · 58s Sam Darnold has joined us and says he’s grown confidence in himself within McAdoo’s system

Legion Hoops @LegionHoops · Jun 14 RUMOR: The Hornets have expressed willingness to trade their No. 15 overall pick, and Myles Turner is on their trade radar.

Joe Person @josephperson · 1h Christian McCaffrey not in uniform again. Matt Rhule said the guys who were given the day off yesterday would probably not practice all week. Joe Person @josephperson · 2m Zane Gonzalez makes a long field goal and the Panthers are allowed to end practice early. David Newton @DNewtonespn · 1m Should have heard the shout from Panthers players as Zane Gonzales kicks a very long FG to allow practice to end early with temps in mid-90s.

Jonathan M Alexander @jonmalexander · 8m I think of the undrafted rookies, WR Derek Wright has been among the most impressive so far.

Joe Person @josephperson · 11m Bradley Bozeman back today after an illness yesterday.

Augusta Stone @augustalstone · 8m Looks like it’s the same group of vets taking on the “coaching” roles at Panthers mandatory minicamp day two, as Rhule mentioned yesterday Augusta Stone @augustalstone · 7m Robbie Anderson has been added to that group today. He did a little bit of solo work off to the side yesterday but changed out of his jersey before Tuesday’s minicamp was over

Joe Person @josephperson · 29s It appears Robbie Anderson is not in uniform today. Had some hip soreness yesterday.

Wed news.. Darin Gantt @daringantt · 3m Not saying it’s hot in Charlotte right now, but the devil is participating in Panthers minicamp today on a tryout basis. Joe Person @josephperson · 8m Christian McCaffrey not in uniform again. Matt Rhule said the guys who were given the day off yesterday would probably not practice all week.