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especially early in the year. Teams will not have a plan for him because no one's had to worry about us having a quality pass catcher at the TE spot since Olsen's last healthy season.

I'm not sure if Stevens will make the team either. Brady didn't have him to start the season with last year, so it'll be interesting if they scheme something up for him or not. If not he best find a way to contribute on special teams or he will be gone, unless he can beat out Walker/Grier for a backup spot.

I think barring some injury or unforeseen off-the -field issue he will be. Its obvious he is well liked by Rhule. If he learns the offense and performs decently he will be the #2, I believe. I have always liked Bonnafon. He always seems to show out in spot duty, but for whatever reason he seems an afterthought. I think Smith will be #3, unless Cannon beats him out due to special teams play.

The Camp Battles along the offensive line are going to be something to watch. I am interested in the Rookies and Erving and Elf. The situations with Erving and Elf remind me of Sam Darnold. It seems Rhule likes bringing in guys with something to prove. These Guys were 1st round picks and are good athletes that didn't get it done (for whatever reason) their last stops. They were rated super low last year (like Darnold), but have high ceilings. It will be interesting if they live up to their potential. There's more than one attempted turn around going on in Carolina.

We have some options---just not Deonte Brown--and we'll probably be ok. All the guys that have been said earlier all all options. We used Trenton Cannon some last year too.

This will be true most of the time, but I think in order to have the best 3 corners on the field at the same time either Bouye, or Jackson will see some snaps at the nickel

The Peyton Ramsey kid will not be our back up. He is a tryout player. If he comes in and BALLS OUT- he might get another look in camp as a UDFA. If he BALLS OUT again, he might make the practice squad. Right Now they are bringing him him because he's got an arm, he is a rookie, he has played QB. They need someone to play QB in the Rookie Camp in case Grier, or Walker can't come in for whatever reason (they aren't Rookies anymore an can't be forced to come). They may want to come to prove they are team guys and get some reps but we will see....

Offense (backups rotation): QB- Sammy D. (Walker/Grier) RB- Cmac (Hubbard, Clark, Smith)(Tremble will play FB sometimes) WR's DJ, Terrence M., Robbie, they will line up all over the place including at Nickel (Shi Smith, O. Bayless, K. Kirkwood) TE- Arnold (Tremble, Thomas) *I actually wouldn't be surprised if we cut Thomas and keep another TE such as S. Sullivan. C- Paradis (Elf) RG- John MIller LG- Elf RT- Tmo LT- Trent Scott/ Brady Christenson/ or Cam Erving (I'm really not sure these guys and Greg Little will battle it out in Camp-I think Little loses out and is cut but who knows..the others are retained for depth- if Scott doesn't win the camp battle we might be cut too.) OL Depth (D. Brown, David Moore, Daley, Cam Erving, Trent Scott*, Brady C.) Defense (backups rotation): 4-3 package DE- Burns (Larken, Haynes, MIller) DT- Brown (Nixon, Hoskins) DT- N. Jones (Roy, Nixon, Hoskins) DE- Yetur (Larken, Haynes, Miller) LB- Carter (Luvu) MLB- Perryman (Carter) LB- Shaq (Carter, Luvu) CB- D-Jack (Bouye, Melvin, Taylor, Pride) CB- Horn (Bouye, Melvin, Taylor, Pride) FS- Hartsfield (Burris if he isn't cut/Robinson) *I worry we don't have this guy on the roster yet SS- Chinn (Burris, Franklin, Hartsfield) NB (in even fronts) Troy Pride (J. Chinn, S. Franklin) Defense (backups rotation): 3-4 package DE- Fox (Nixon, Larkin) NT-Brown (Nixon, Jones) DE- Yetur (Nixon, Larkin) OLB- Burns (Haynes, Miller) ILB- Carter (Luvu, Perryman) ILB- Shaq (Luvu, Perryman) OLB- Reddick (Haynes, Miller) CB- D-Jack (Bouye, Melvin, Taylor, Pride) CB- Horn (Bouye, Melvin, Taylor, Pride) FS- Hartsfield (Burris if he isn't cut/Robinson) *I worry we don't have this guy on the roster yet SS- Chinn (Burris, Franklin, Hartsfield) NB- (in odd fronts) Chin (Troy Pride, Hartsfield, S. Franklin) Special Teams K- M. Amendola P- J. Charleton LS- JJ Jansen (or maybe the Kid they drafted-Fletcher--I think he'll go practice squad...but...who knows)

So Ramsey has been invited to be part of our Rookie- Mini Camp, but isn't under contract. He is a QB from Northwestern and will have a chance to work out with our rookies and other invitees. It makes sense because we will need a QB or two during that camp. Probably won't make the team but if he shows out--you never know!

Joe and Rhule have had a chance to talk things over with Sam. They at least have an idea about how he fits and what he is capable of doing. If they had strong worries about his ability to run their system, We'd have Fields instead of Jaycee as our #1 pick right now. I hope they are right. I hope he can lern to make better decision. I really think what will help him the most might not be playing behind an improved line which we are all hoping he see's but A good defense and great running game. If he fails next year it won't be because the Jets Suck...and we will really know if he is a Bust or not.

I wonder how much the can be done. More talent, more time, and better coaching can probably work wonders. I think it will come down to how much they change the offense to help him be successful. Rhule and Brady say its about making the scheme fit the players. Hopefully they can figure that out with Sam better than they did with Teddy- and Sam will be able to succeed.

Ok, Fit and Rhule checked off a lot of boxes in the Draft (We even a long-snapper!). So what is the team's biggest need going into the season? I think we still may need to address Free Safety or Back up QB. What position do you think we should shore up?

Bryan Mills the CB from NC Central was picked up by Seatle. Good Luck!

VA LB Charles Snowden signed with Chicago- I was hoping we might get him. ALso Jamie Newman from Wake signed with Philly

NO chance we should be passing on 3rd or 4th and 1 with those guys rotating in....

He and Deonte would be an interesting pair in the middle. I hope we get him!

Kid is a down hill player. Tough-Kid-good size. Maybe a good special teamer!

We brought in a kid already (Matt Amendola) to give Slye some competition From what I have seen.read.heard he doesnt have the leg cannon Slye does but he is more accurate. We will see. I also wouldn't be surprised if we brought in a guy who went undrafted.

Here at the end they are picking guys they like personally I bet. People they have met, talked to in some capacity and know can come in and do something...even if its Long-Snapping. Not a lot of sure things in R6 and R7.

He's the best LS in college football---JJ gotta retire sometime.

I agree, especially about Moore and Smith....we need more Beef up front (although Deonte helps a lot)

He'll be better in the passing game. Good Choice!

If he comes in in good shape and works hard he can really be the steal of this draft. I have so stoked we got an OL! and a BIG one...no...quite literally

Good Choice---tall, fairly quick, aggressive corner who is a good athlete. My only problem with this guy is he probably can't realistically be expected to line up at Offensive Guard or Tackle.

Another Great Athlete. He is someone who might contribute right away as an important rotational piece.