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This guy basically said the same thing: http://nflmocks.com/2015/08/19/carolina-panthers-now-must-embrace-old-school-football/

Though considered "unspectacular" by some, Ealy had a solid season (particularly for a rookie DE). Cut him? Nah. It's too early for such talk. Plus...do you remember all those receivers still on the board with so much potential and upside...? That would be the worst part of it from my perspective. Lastly, the PS would be the better option, but even that would be crazy.

But, but, what are Devin Funchess and especially Cam Newton doing on this list?

I FIFY. I believe we may be saying this a lot---or at least thinking it---in reference to several players with unknown/untapped potential. It's the Shula Effect.

Nah, man, I'm with you. I just would've felt a whole lot better if you had said 4-4.5.

@Jeremy Igo, first of all, you could be right, but I believe that it's a little premature to relegate CAP to 3.5-4 YPC average (which to me is flirting with JAG status, especially near the low end). We are going to have to see him run with the big dogs. He certainly hits the whole hard and accelerates at the point of contact nicely, provided he has a little wiggle room.

How is J-Co's stock on the decline? Inquiring minds want to know.

Yes, he does. Serious wheels.

imitation vanilla

I called his ass out about 4/5 games into his tenure, and it seemed like 75% of the people thought that I was crazy.

Dumb play call

Damn. Rivera looks tired as fug in that interview.

Ealy looked slow as fug.

Glanton needs to make the team

Well, it's not like Ealy hasn't shown anything. He was a notable rookie by the end of last season.

This thread is fueled by stupid.

Damn, is it me, or does Ealy look like he needs to eat his Wheaties? Dude looks slow. Taylor can't be that fast.

You know, for me and probably some others, it's not hard to do (believe it or not). Five years ago, someone close to me began noticeably suffering from early-onset Alzheimers at 61 years old. I share this to say that even though I am 48 and presumably in excellent health according to my last couple of doctor's visits, I am old enough to know that not only should you not take life for granted, but you can't necessarily take quality of life for granted in terms of being healthy. That being said, I want to live long enough---with all of my faculties---to see my cherished Panthers win a championship. So for me, it's just all about what makes the team better. I don't have time to play favorites. Now, of course, I have favorites based on history and, perhaps, sometimes the presumption of potential, but when it's time for a player to come or go from the Panthers it is what it is. I just believe that departures should be handled with the proper respect. Though it's all business at the end of the day, hopefully things can be handled befitting of genuine appreciation. Now, of course, there will be many disagreements as to how to build the team personnel wise, but as fans we only see what is made available to us via media, open practices and games. We don't see all the other stuff. We really don't see the business side of things. We don't see the behind-the-scenes practices, the positional meetings inside the film rooms, or the chemistry within the locker room. As such, it's not necessarily wise to fall in love with a player until the season starts and they make you love them by their invaluable contributions. But, even still, each season is a cycle of sorts, and once that cycle is over, the business side of things must be evaluated against the productivity on the field from a value standpoint. There is really no room for emotion when deciding what's best for the team. Damn, MHS, sorry to ramble. Guess I felt like talking. Some might say I always feel like talking...too much. LOL

Yeah, Shula doesn't know how to torch defenses anyway.

/\ /\ /\ Does seem like more than a coincidence... I guess that he could really be impressed by Paul Browning. Gonna have to straight ball out though. Sincerely, good luck! Turn some heads!

I feel that words from Dave Gentleman are in order. When he axed 89 after 2013, here is part of what he said : “As I’ve stated many times, all decisions I make will be in the long-term best interest of the Carolina Panthers. Decisions, either popular or unpopular, have to be made for the greater good and it is imperative to take an unemotional global view." I would think that this would carry over to all personnel decisions. Popularity and favoritism are fine, but they're not necessarily going to ensure a player a roster spot.

Hey, if you want to further that myth, it's all good. Choo choo! My point back then was that he was the best during preseason, and probably the best of the bunch besides 89 and 11. He was never blown up by me. Sure, he's gone, but so is AE and whoever. It's kind of funny, but Gettis was more productive during his rookie year than Fozzy's and Brown's put together.

A large part of the Huddle has grown accustomed to a tad above mediocrity after so many years of injury and inconsistency from our RBs (and WRs, really). It is a symptom of prolonged deprivation. Fozzy Brown is the legend of all Huddle legends.

I have been watching Todman for the last couple of years. Dude may never be a starter, but he does provide good insurance and can start in a pinch. He has been fairly productive, and he has been a decidedly solid special teams player. If you compare his career vs. Fozzy's so far, you will see that his has made more of an impression. This impression must be carrying over to camp, as Igo and others have noted Todman's skills.

That was one play. Nice play, but one.