DAY 5 - Training Camp Tweets (Wed August 5)

[KB_fan]

 

[KB_fan]

One of two new Panthers today

 

[KB_fan]

Shaq Thompson injury update  (apologize, some of these Tweets are likely duplicates):

1. Max Henson @PanthersMax

   Rivera said Thompson's hamstring was a little tight. Just being cautious with him.

    
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   David Newton         ✔ @DNewtonespn

   #Panthers Ron Rivera says Shaq Thompson tweaked hammy.

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Other injury updates:

1. David Newton         ✔ @DNewtonespn

   #Panthers Ron Rivera hopes to have Bene Benwikere back next week. Probably won't play preseason opener.

   
    
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   Jonathan Jones        ✔ @jjones9

   Bene Benwikere should get back next week RR says

    

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   David Newton         ✔ @DNewtonespn

   #Panthers Ron Rivera says backup TE Dickson still dealing with groin

    

   Joe Person        ✔ @josephperson

   Rivera says Benwikere could be back next week. The hope is to get a lot of these injured guys back for the Dolphins game and practices

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   Steve Reed        ✔ @SteveReedAP

   Rivera offered no update on Frank Alexander. He didn't know that he was out part of practice

[KB_fan]

Hurney interviews Luke:

 

[KB_fan]

Tolbert & Fozzy have a cool ride:

 

[KB_fan]

Tolbert player interview comments:

1. Max Henson @PanthersMax

   Mike Tolbert on RB Cameron Artis-Payne: "He's incredibly patient." Don't normally see that trait in rookie runners. Good sign.

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   Black & Blue Review @BlackBlueReview

   Mike Tolbert: “Defense is looking balls to the wall.”

    

   David Newton         ✔ @DNewtonespn

   Mike Tolbert said offense wasn't sluggish in red zone. "You gotta understand we were going against a top 5 defense."

    

   David Newton         ✔ @DNewtonespn

   #Panthers #FB Tolbert says this is best he's seen this team a week into camp.

    

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   Steve Reed        ✔ @SteveReedAP

   Mike Tolbert says this is the best the Panthers have looked as a team since he's been here.

    

    

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   Jeremy Igo @CarolinaHuddle

   Mike Tolbert says this is the best team he has seen in Carolina. #Panthers

    

    

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   Joe Person        ✔ @josephperson

   Mike Tolbert says they call RB Jordan Todman "Sir Purr" b/c he's always on the move, like the #Panthers' mascot.

    

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   Jeremy Igo @CarolinaHuddle

   Tolbert says they call Todman "Sir Purr", he is always everywhere.

    

   Jeremy Igo @CarolinaHuddle

   Cameraon Artis-Payne nickname? Soldier Boy.

   Jonathan Jones        ✔ @jjones9

   RB nicknames, per Mike Tolbert: Stew is Stew. Todman is Sir Purr. Artis-Payne is Soulja Boy. Fozzy is Captain America. Lee Ward is LEEEEE

    

    

[KB_fan]

Next up:  Greg Olsen

Jeremy Igo @CarolinaHuddle

Greg Olsen "This year the two group can go in with no drop off" regarding depth on the team.

 

Steve Reed        ✔ @SteveReedAP

TE Greg Olsen said depth in Carolina is much improved over last season up and down the roster.

 

David Newton         ✔ @DNewtonespn

#Panthers TE Greg Olsen reminds it was day one install of red zone offense.

 

Jeremy Igo @CarolinaHuddle

Olsens says the #Panthers settled for way too many field goals last season.

 

Steve Reed        ✔ @SteveReedAP

Olsen said focus is on improving red zone offense, scoring TDs instead of FGs.

David Newton         ✔ @DNewtonespn

#Panthers TE Greg Olsen everyone knows they have to get better in red zone.

 

Olsen comments on Ted Ginn, Funchess

 

Jeremy Igo @CarolinaHuddle

Olsen: Ted Ginn has elite speed in this league.

Steve Reed        ✔ @SteveReedAP

Greg Olsen said Ted Ginn Jr. can "really fly" and has "elite speed." Said he seems like he keeps getting faster.

 

Steve Reed        ✔ @SteveReedAP

Greg Olsen said he thinks Devin Funchess will be a contributor. Called him a smart kid who can play multiple positions.

David Newton         ✔ @DNewtonespn

#Panthers Greg Olsen believes rookie Devin Funchess will make some big plays in this offense.

 

#PanthersCamp        ✔ @Panthers

.@gregolsen88 says rookie @D_FUNCH is in a position to have a big part in the offense. "He's a smart kid who can play multiple positions."

 

Steve Reed        ✔ @SteveReedAP

Greg Olsen said it it's often easier getting open in games than in practices because Carolina's linebackers are so fast, so good.

 

David Newton         ✔ @DNewtonespn

#Panthers Greg Olsen expects to be on the field for 1,100 plays this year. No luxury go go out.

 

 

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Now Jordan Todman:

#PanthersCamp        ✔ @Panthers

.@JordanTodman hopes ability on special teams will help him win roster spot. Also takes pride in blitz pickup. pic.twitter.com/uYZmQ4sF9a

 

 

David Newton         ✔ @DNewtonespn

#Panthers Jordan Todman says he has little man's disease when it comes to taking on blocks.

 

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Steve Reed        ✔ @SteveReedAP

Jordan Todman said he takes pride in his blitz pickup. Said it is little man's syndrome.

 

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David Newton         ✔ @DNewtonespn

Jordan Todman wasn't aware Tolbert had nicknamed him Sir Purr. #Panthers

[Moorgan]

Jonathan Jones        ✔ @jjones9

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   RB nicknames, per Mike Tolbert: Stew is Stew. Todman is Sir Purr. Artis-Payne is Soulja Boy. Fozzy is Captain America. Lee Ward is LEEEE

Well there you have it. Take notes if you must but there are your 6 RB/FBs.

[KB_fan]

Now Kurt Coleman:

 

Steve Reed        ✔ @SteveReedAP

Panthers S Kurt Coleman said he will hit people in practice because he needs to get better. "If I'm told to let up. I will let up," he said.

David Newton         ✔ @DNewtonespn

#Panthers SS Kurt Coleman having selective memory about being told not to be too physical with backs.

 

Steve Reed        ✔ @SteveReedAP

Coleman likes the rotation as safety, thinks they all are pushing each other to get better.

 

David Newton         ✔ @DNewtonespn

#Panthers SS Kurt Coleman says the unit wants to be a top 5 defense.

 

Steve Reed        ✔ @SteveReedAP

Kurt Coleman said Sean McDermott is his eighth defensive coordinator he's played for in his career.

 

Steve Reed        ✔ @SteveReedAP

Coleman called Luke Kuechly is a "world class professional." Said being around Kuechly and Thomas Davis has made him a better player.

#PanthersCamp        ✔ @Panthers

.@k4coleman wants the #Panthers to have a top five defense. Also called @LukeKuechly the most professional player, on and off the field.

 

Coleman gets into the "who's the fastest on the team" discussion: [A great discussion the team is having, because it means they're excited this year about MORE SPEED!  Yes!]

 

Steve Reed        ✔ @SteveReedAP

Kurt Coleman says Ted Ginn Jr. is fastest player on the team, followed by Corey Brown. Said Colin Jones is up there, too.

David Newton         ✔ @DNewtonespn

#Panthers SS Kurt Coleman says don't overlook Colin Jones as the fastest player on the team.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[KB_fan]

Black & Blue Review @BlackBlueReview

TRANSCRIPT: Ron Rivera on Shaq Thompson, Other Injuries http://ow.ly/Qxfoj  #Panthers

 

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Black & Blue Review @BlackBlueReview

Wednesday's VIDEO: Shaq Sits, Frank Fights, Luke is Luke http://ow.ly/Qxbt8  #Panthers

 

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[Moorgan]

At some point I will just start pieing every post of @KB_fan just for the effort. Reminds me of the start of free agency where some Huddlers should've been paid for their efforts.