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I think he was brought here b/c he showed ability to pass rush on obvious passing downs from the inside, something it seems they were looking for. Right now, the best guys are YGM and Morgan Fox. We have the big body guys like Brown, Jones, Roy, & Nixon and smaller, faster Edge guys like Burns, Haynes, Reddick, etc. that aren't big enough for interior pass rushing. At least that's what I think reading the tea leaves. Darryl Johnson is supposedly very good on ST also

Yep. Not good news for Phil Hoskins IMO too... will probably try to stash him on the PS

Death knell for Christian Miller. May mean Phil Hoskins is headed to the PS also

Darnold didn't look like a world beater but he did look like a capable starting QB. The last 3 throws he made were as good as I've seen a Panthers QB make in a long time. If the offensive line does their job, Darnold won't have to play hero ball. The weapons he has here are legit, and we can win if he can out the ball accurately and on time in their hands. Love the fact that he seemed to have chemistry with all 3 of Robby, DJ, and TMJ

Great point. CMC is our best weapon against our offensive line being overwhelmed by the pass rush. I hope Brady calls one early against the Jets to give them something to think about. For all their struggles Friday, perhaps the block blocking play may have been on that TMJ screen that went for paydirt

Good point, especially the part about Chinn. Probably good news for guys like Myles Hartfield and Kenny Robinson trying to grab the last few roster spots.

True. Was just wondering if anyone knew what the reasons were. Only thing I read was maybe a money issue. This defense looks like it has top 10 potential and I would hate to see it derailed bc of LB, especially bc historically that unit has generally been the most settled for the Panthers defense and this year its the biggest question mark.

It's both weird and refreshing to actually have depth at WR...

Had the Seahawks/Chargers preseason game on and didn't realize KJ Wright was still unsigned. With the Fitterer connection and our need for LBs, was curious what everyone thoughts were. Is this a Russell Okung type situation where Wright is holding out for money than teams are offering or is there something more to it? Seems odd Wright is still unsigned bc to my knowledge he was solid last year even though he is getting older. Would think the Panthers should have interest unless there is something I don't know.

Sam Darnold certainly may not be the guy, but I don't think this fanbase could have stomached another season of Teddy...

Thank you. People like conspiracy theories bc they are exciting and fit into our evolved brain's need to form a narrative from disparate events. The problem remains that human beings are awful at keeping their mouths shut... it's why actual conspiracies involving more than a few people almost anyways fall apart...

I'm sure Smitty's commentary was not as soft as the Panthers would have liked it to be, but I don't think Smitty was trying to be just mean there. I think he's keeping it real about how physically and mentally abusive this violent sport that we all enjoy, can be

Good game, Smitty commentating, best Friday night in a while

I honestly don't mind Smitty bc I think he's really not just dogging Slye (or anyone else), but he's also pulling the curtain back on just how brutal the NFL is both physically and mentally to these young men. It's also a reminder that the things that are "extra" about Smitty are the very things that allowed a 5'9" receiver to play 15+ plus years in this cutthroat league

You tell Taylor Z is afraid to say anything off-brand, and Smitty absolutely DGAF!! It's a great combo

Smitty is incredible. Him and Taylor Z are good together. I would listen to them all season long

Hope he's ok... this would put a major damper on an otherwise good night

Smitty wasn't a fan of getting rid of Perryman

Stanley Thomas Oliver has earned a stop too... hate Troy Pride got hurt but he was behind STO anyway

Frankie Luvu has been a revelation

Didn't think of it that way when he first missed the kick, but you're right... he knows... he seems like a great guy and somebody you want to see succeed, but he just couldn't handle the pressure

Cold business

No need to see anymore from Slye

I thought Bonnafon was a lock for the roster, but Spencer Brown make might it

Tremble with the block too...