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They are going to ground and pound and keep their defense off the field. Ridder will become a game manager with running capability. I am concerned what we will do at NT and I am not tickled about the ILB situation. If we are vulnerable up the middle, its going to be a long season. On offense? I think we will be better than advertised. I think Marshall, Shenault, and Mingo will ball. Chark and Theilen will do as expected.

Looks like, with over 100 people participating, that ATLANTA is our rival, earning 60% of the vote. NEW ORLEANS is second on our hate list, with about 37% of the vote. Tampa Bay? Nobody cares about Florida's west coast--and you call yourselves Buccaneers. about 2%.

I doubt he makes the roster, but if he does, he is cut the day Corbett comes back. Hoping he never sees the field. On the MHS official depth chart of depth, I have Mays at RG and Zavala or Christensen at LG for week 1. After that, McCray is the fourth, and although he plays like he is partially retarded, he has not gone full retard. Never go full retard.

Since the average NFL snaps per game is around 65, (the Panthers averaged 57--32nd ranked--in 2022) that means Michael Jordan would have surrendered over 34 sacks during a 17 game season. Think about that. He sucks. He is the reason Joe Burrow got hurt. This is a pointless signing.

Yeah, because I HATED S. Payton and Brees, but now the Saints are a non factor. Nationally, there was a time when Seattle might have been the answer to that question. We just have never been consistently good--no 2 consecutive seasons with winning records (I think). We are too busy trashing our QB and coaches to worry about the other sideline. I think that just changed.

The problem with Atlanta, and I was discussing this with a friend from Atlanta, is the Falcons and Panthers have rarely been good at the same time--it seems we have battled with Tampa Bay a lot when both teams were respectable. I want it to be Atlanta--based on the geography alone--and that we have been rival cities for dominance in the Southeast, if you don't count Florida as a Southern state (because it is actually a giant assisted living center).

Thought the rival should be part of the NFC South. I am not sure we have an indisputable, biggest rival. The Commanders and the Cowboys, the Chiefs and Raiders, the Steelers and the Ravens, etc. Who is ours? Let's put it to the test.

That brings up a rather unrelated point that probably needs its own thread: Players that were misused under Rhule: 1. Bozeman--should have been starting. 2. Shenault--had 2 600 yard seasons before coming to Carolina. Instead of getting better, he regressed because he was not used as a legit WR. 3. YGM--what was his role and how well was he coached? 4. Marshall---showed promise after Wilks took over and they kicked Robby Chosen Robbie Coolio to the curb. 5. Christensen---is he best at G? Should he be a swing OT? 6. Chinn. Oh my, where to begin. 7. All CBs. You can't have zone CBs playing press man as much as we did that. 8. Ricci--used as a FB/TE--except when Mays came in to play FB or when Tremble or Thomas were in at TE---he is a pass-catching TE who can play in the slot. 9. QBs--Carolina was always the place QBs came to end their careers. Watch Darnold play well in SF--watch Mayfield continue to improve in tampa (after being in LA)> That is how I see it.

They could have him on the edge during running downs and move him inside to DE for passing situations--again, it is funny that we have no idea what he can do yet. We can't trust the previous coaching staff enough to evaluate talent approaching their second contract negotiations--how does that happen?

He may be better in that role--

He is probably a 4-3 DE who may not be suited for the 3-4 Strong OLB role--we shall see. The need for another speed rusher could be due to a lack of understanding--the team can have 2 speed edge rushers in the game at the same time vs spread offenses, but the real need on this team is the OLB on the strong side--where the OLB is to play 2 gap to hold the edge first. To me, that is where we are questionable. Barno, Haynes, and Burns have the productivity to justify not adding another speed rusher (Weakside OLBs). However, YGM and DJ and maybe Leota (UDFA) are all we have on the strong side. If they do not see YGM as a fit, they could trade him--if they could get something for him. If they could not, how is a new approach to the position going to be worth a roster spot. Its complicated.

A roster spot and maybe a conditional draft pick. I still think they want to see him there first.

I just do not think we are signing any more Edge rushers--We have 6 who will make the roster--YGM, DJ, and maybe Leota---speed rushers Burns, Haynes, and Barno. They could shop YGM--maybe--but Evero seemed to be focused on setting the edge...

MIght consider OG Evan Mathis on this

About trading Moore: The focus is on spreading the ball around, referring to Bryce as a "point guard." If multiple players get touches, it takes the focus off one guy--and the need to have a #1 guy. A lot of secondaries adjust around the #1 CB, #1 WR relationship--theorizing that they will have your #2 or #3 beat them. Without a clearly identified #1 but with several accomplished, talented WRs on the field, our #2 and #3 will beat them. I am guessing this leads to more zone? Seriously---in the past, we have had 3 good WRs--2 good ones and a third down, possession WR. Now, we have 5 very good WRs (in theory at this point) Chark, Thielen, Shenault, Mingo, Marshall. Expect to see improvement from Shenault and Marshall. I honestly think this group could be very special by the end of 2023. Hurst is a huge factor in this offense. Last season, our TEs were known for blocking---Thomas and Tremble. Now we have more of an offensive threat.

I seriously think Corbett's return to RG and the possibility of Zavala's taking of the LG position will lead to a few OL releases around mid season, if not sooner. I can see the kid from NDSU (G) Jensen making the roster and becoming the backup LG. I see Mays becoming the backup C and RG. I see BC becoming the swing T, primarily the LT backup (if Cam stays on the roster). I see McCray and/or Erving being cut then (check out their contracts--McCray is about $1m and Cam's has not been released). In other words, I see the OL making some gradual upgrades as rookies gain experience and as Corbett heals. In my opinion, McCray will be released when Corbett becomes active. By no later than midseason, I see the OL looking like this: LT: Ekwonu, Christensen, Erving LG: Zavala, (Christensen), Jensen C : Bozeman, Mays RG: Corbett, (Mays, Jensen) RT: Moton, (Christensen, Erving)

I was going to post this--very animated and supportive and that was visible on the sidelines on TV. That matters. It is also something the Panthers would know and other teams might not. I am not a fan of the player as a general rule, nor does the rest of the league seem to be. Swing tackles are in demand, and he sat on the shelf for a while. Personally, I would not be surprised to see him let go if Zavala takes the LG position and BC becomes the swing T.

Career Statistics DeAngelo Williams: 1730 carries, 8096 Yards. 61 TDs. average: 4.7 yards per carry. 2106 yards receiving. Jonathan Stewart: 1705 carries, 7335 yards. 51 TDs. average: 4.3 yards per carry. 1295 yards receiving. note: DeAngelo played 25 games for the Steelers at the end of his career; Stewart played 3 games for the Giants at the end of his career.

Here is what I do not understand--when the season is over, after the 16th game of the season vs. Tampa Bay, why not empty your PS and bench for the final game of the season? Use it like a 2023 extra preseason game for evaluating talent and giving players an opportunity to gain experience. Instead, we won a meaningless game (that did not cost us draft position) for Steve Wilks' resume. Our starting RG tore his ACL. Our starting LG broke his foot. That impacted free agency, the draft, etc. Why not allow Deonte Brown an opportunity to play? Any player who was banged up for week 18 should have been placed on IR and a PS player should have been activated. WR Saunders, OG Brown, and maybe a LB are a few players I wanted to see. I would have benched Corbett and maybe Moton. I would have have played Christensen at T and brought Brown up from the PS to get some reps at RG. I would have played Mays at LG. Instead, we hoist the 7-10 trophy and sent our Guards to offseason surgery and rehab.

This guy was not good- or prepared-- My top 4 with the best chance to make the roster based on weaknesses in the roster: CB Wright, Oregon State: Wright has elite ability as a zone CB. I think he has the best chance of making the roster based on my low opinion of Taylor and Henderson. In fact, I think his chances are probably 50% or higher. Mark my words. Write that down. Remember what was stated here..... OG Nash Jensen, ND State: Corbett will be out, and I firmly believe that they want competition at LG--they have not found a swing T, so I think they prefer Brady Christensen in that role. I think it is possible that the McCray signing is depth until Corbett returns--so they have Zavala to groom at LG. I think BC could play LG for a while in 2023, but the plan is to move him beside Ekwonu and play BC as the swing T. That leaves Mays as the backup C, RG depth, future RG when Corbett leaves. It makes too much sense....If so Jensen could be added to the roster as G depth. Remember, they offered Jensen a pretty large free agent contract to get him here. I guesstimate his chances of making the roster are around 33%. DE Redmond, Okahoma: While the DE room looks crowded, Redmon has the ability to unseat a player or two. First, look at the NTs: Roy (NT) is hardly locked into a spot, and the other 2 NTs are hardly proven. I have Penisisi as the starter and McCall was undrafted last year. If either of these players (including Roy) falter, it could necessitate moving Tuttle and or Brown into the NT spot on passing downs. That could leave a DE depth spot open, and Redmond seems to be highly qualified for that position. Chance of making the roster? About 25-30% OLB Leota, Auburn: Currently, we have literally nothing proven at Strong OLB/Edge. YGM and rookie Johnson. While we need a strong OLB on early (running) downs, the Panthers are certain to carry 2 of these players. Johnson is raw but safe, and YGM is a question mark---could the Panthers shop him? Stay turned, but the like Leota--had him for a private visit and he was the fastest player (based on the lists being formed after the draft) to sign with the Panthers as an UDFA. Chance of making the roster? About 15%. Others with a legit shot: Peoples, RB (When healthy, pretty good. Going to the PS. Some say, "We need a big back though!" I say, We have backs that weight 220 and 210 on the roster-- Pool, LB (Special teamer and classic overachiever--probably going to PS, but if a player like Grugier-Hill faulters, Pool would be a nice fill in) Vann, WR/KR (Special teams could get him a job--gonna be a Cock fight for the #6 WR job--as 3 ex-Gamecocks go for 1 roster spot) Bolden (would have to beat out Franklin, but he could do it)

Remember when Brett Favre would hold out the entire training camp before signing. He laughed and said that he did that to avoid training camp. (Jets, Vikings).

To me, the kiss of death for a defensive player is a "hot and cold" or "questionable" motor. When I have heard that, they almost always bust. When I hear that a player has a "non-stop" motor, they often are overachievers. At DE/Edge, you better go hard on every play.

If Darnold cannot succeed in SF, he cannot succeed anywhere

Clowney has a reputation for having an "Inconsistent motor." In 2013, this was written about him in a Gamecock web page, summarizing what some were saying about him: "He's lazy. His posse is getting in his ear, exacting a negative influence on his decision-making. He's more motivated by the prospect of a big payday than a genuine commitment to honing his craft." Did Clowney ever work to be the best? Can you say that he is better now than when he was drafted? I get the same impression of him, and I am a Gamecock fan (born in Columbia when my father was playing tight end for the Gamecocks--so I am a legit fan). Frankly, "good is the enemy of great," and he has learned that he gets paid by being good. I was hoping for so much more from him--thought he'd be the GOAT at the position, if he could get his head right and get motivated. He reminds me of the person who plays football because he is good at it, but does not LOVE it. Just my outsider's point of view.

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