Let's Be Bold, Let's Be Brash, but Let's Not Be Stupid - 53 Man Roster Prediction*

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*DISCLAIMER* My goal is to update this week by week, these are picks made strictly by gut instinct, I’m no scout or insider, just a fan who follows the news flow, articles, quotes, etc. (This is listed in depth chart order)

 

QB-2

 

·         Cam Newton –The Franchise

·         Derek Anderson-The Franchise’s back-up

 

HB-3

 

·         Jonathan Stewart-Showed he can be a feature back when fully healthy, let’s hope he stays that way, anyone got some wood?

·         Cameron Artis-Payne-I think he will eventually be the 2^nd option as he’s more stout than Whittaker.

·         Fozzy Whittaker-I think he will reprise his role as a 3^rd down, change of pace option for the team.

 

FB-2

 

·         Mike Tolbert-Is our starter but I think he will also serve as an emergency runner in the event of an injury (see time in San Diego)

·         Lee Ward-We all witnessed the drop off when Tolbert went down, having a true back up allows us to keep our game-plan intact.

 

WR-6

 

·         Kelvin Benjamin-Our number one, expecting more consistency, talent added to the position may take away some targets but that’s a good thing.

·         Devin Funchess-Could elevate us to another level if he can have a similar impact in his rookie season.

·         Ted Ginn Jr.-I think it’s only a matter of time before he takes the number three spot, been hearing he’s made more plays over the top.

·         Corey Brown-Showed enough last year to keep a spot, but still somewhat of a question mark to me given the lack of talent from last season.

·         Jerricho Cotchery-I’m not a fan of him taking up a spot, but I think he sticks as veteran presence, and possession receiver skill set.

·         Damiere Byrd-I think his flashing this early is a sign of what can be, and no other young receiver who’d fit here offers the upside.

 

TE-3

 

·         Greg Olsen-No comment really needed, our most consistent offensive skill player.

·         Ed Dickson-Showed what he’s capable of in the tail in of the season after Tolbert was healthy.

·         Brandon Williams-I just can’t see us going into the regular season without a 3^rd TE, make or break year. But how much can you show behind Olsen??

 

OL-9

 

·         Michael Oher-The only ??? on the line heading into the season.

·         Andrew Norwell-Young promising player.

·         Ryan Kalil-Veteran leader of the line.

·         Trai Turner-Could become a dominant NFL lineman.

·         Mike Remmers-has an opportunity to lock this position down if he can hold of the rookie.

·         Amini Silatolu

·         Darryl Williams

·         Brian Folkerts

·         Nate Chandler

 

25 Total Offensive Players

 

DL-8

 

·         Charles Johnson-The only proven consistent rusher we have.

·         Star Lotulelei-The injury is a concern, but he’s expected back during the pre-season, not gonna pencil another DT just for that.

·         Kawaan Short-Has the potential to be a premiere interior rusher.

·         Frank Alexander-We know he has the talent, but can he get out of his own way?

·         Mario Addison

·         Colin Cole

·         Dawan Edwards

·         Kony Ealy

 

LB-6

 

·         Thomas Davis-Emotional Leader of the defense.

·         Luke Kuechly-All world, perhaps even all time talent at the position.

·         Shaq Thompson-Our 1^st rounder, I think we’re all waiting to see.

·         AJ Klein

·         David Mayo

·         Adarius Glanton

 

DB-6

 

·         Josh Norman-Becoming a premier defensive back if he already isn’t.

·         Charles Tillman-Brings size, and turnover ability to a secondary that could use more playmaking.

·         Bene Benwikere-Showed he could play outside, but was/is our best nickel option.

·         Melvin White

·         Lou Young

·         Teddy Williams

 

S-4

 

·         Tre’ Boston-We need a play maker at center field, Tre has shown he can be that player.

·         Kurt Coelman-I think he’ll split pass and run downs with Harper, but the tone from camp is he’s in line to be the starter.

·         Roman Harper-I think we’ll see a three safety rotation with Harper and Coleman on run downs, and Boston and Coleman on passing downs.

·         Colin Jones

 

24-Total Defensive Players

 

Special Teams-3

 

·         Graham Gano

·         Brad Nortman

·         J.J. Jansen

 

 

Roster total with this count is 52, I left that one spot open as I’m not sure if Bersin or Boykin will stick if Byrd continues to show he can play, he may not add size but if defenders can’t keep up whether the route is short or deep does it really matter? Aside from that all of our tight ends are over 6’4, as well as our top two receivers I don’t see additional size as a need over additional speed, and the potential he may have as a special teams asset.

 

We could also look to the OL where we could keep one of the new additions after the retirement of Martin, or what about running back can Todman’s return ability, and elusiveness warrant a spot for a fourth horse in the stable?

 

For the concerns over the Star injury do we really carry five defensive tackles into the regular season, when we are slated to still have Cole, Short, and Edwards available, not to mention Ealy’s ability to play inside…Then there’s a special teams blue chipper like Jason Trusnik who also brings position flexibility at linebacker in the event of an injury.

 

It can be an exciting and frustrating time as a Panther fan as for the first time in a few years we are going to be cutting players who CAN produce, and many who have proven to do so. I just think it’s important that having that problem allows us to field one of our best teams in a long time over all.

 

So huddler’s who’s that final spot go to the choice is yours…

[PhillyB]

i think bersin cracks the 53 and byrd stays on the practice squad.

[caatfan]

I see no way that Todman doesn't make the team. 3 RB's aren't enough and Todman's also valuable as a kick returner.

[Soul Rebel]

Overall, very solid and realistic roster.  I'd make a couple of tweaks, but not too much different than yours.

- I added Jordan Todman because I think we saw what an injury bug can do to a running back unit, and with JStew as top dawg, I would like to keep a speedy talent like Todman in the fold. He can contribute on ST immediately too.

- I added Bersin to the WR corps which brings it to a robust 7. Bottom line is that Cam needs as many weapons as possible, and Bersin is a reliable chain moving, possession WR. JUST KEEP HIM OFF SPECIAL TEAMS DAMNIT!!!

- I got rid of Teddy Williams because someone had to go in order to make room on the roster. With Colin Jones being flexible enough to play both safety and corner, I feel comfortable letting an unknown like Williams go. With as solid a top-3 of Norman-Tillman-Bene that we've had in awhile, I am good with bringing in someone in an emergency situation off waivers if needed. Can't justify keeping Williams with Jones being a capable 4/5 corner.

Otherwise, we're on the same page. I could defniitely see the Panthers stashing Mayo to the PS and replacing him with either Trusnik or another position player like Joe Webb. 

QB-2

 Cam Newton 

Derek Anderson

 

HB-4

Jonathan Stewart

·         Cameron Artis-Payne

·         Fozzy Whittaker

      Jordan Todman

 

FB-2

Mike Tolbert

·         Lee Ward

 

WR-7

 Kelvin Benjamin

 Devin Funchess      

Ted Ginn Jr.

·         Corey Brown

Jerricho Cotchery

·         Damiere Byrd 

       Brenton Bersin

 

TE-3

·         Greg Olsen

           Ed Dickson

Brandon Williams

 

OL-9

 Michael Oher

 Andrew Norwell

·         Ryan Kalil

·         Trai Turner

Mike Remmers

·         Amini Silatolu

·         Darryl Williams

·         Brian Folkerts

Nate Chandler

 

27 Total Offensive Players

 

 

 

DL-8

Charles Johnson

·         Star Lotulelei

·         Kawaan Short

·         Frank Alexander

·         Mario Addison

·         Colin Cole

Dwan Edwards

·         Kony Ealy

 

LB-6

 

 Thomas Davis

·         Luke Kuechly

·         Shaq Thompson

·         AJ Klein

·         David Mayo

·         Adarius Glanton

 

DB-6

 

·         Josh Norman

·         Charles Tillman

·         Bene Benwikere

·         Melvin White

·         Lou Young

·         Colin Jones

 

SAF-3

·         Tre’ Boston

·         Kurt Coelman

·         Roman Harper

·        

23-Total Defensive Players

 

 

Special Teams-3

·         Graham Gano

·         Brad Nortman

·         J.J. Jansen

 

53-TOTAL PLAYERS ON ACTIVE ROSTER

 

[KillerKat]

OFFENSE: 
WR1: Kelvin Benjamin - #Ted Ginn Jr.# - Brenton Bersin
LT: #Michael Oher# 
LG: Andrew Norwell - Amini Silatolu 
C: Ryan Kalil - Brian Folkerts
RG: Trai Turner 
RT: *Daryl Williams* - Mike Remmers
TE:  Greg Olsen - Ed Dickson - Brandon Williams 
WR2: *Devin Funchess* - Corey Brown - #Jarrett Boykin# 
QB: Cam Newton - Derek Anderson 
FB: Mike Tolbert 
RB: Jonathan Stewart - *Cameron Artis-Payne* - Fozzy Whittaker - #Jordan Todman# 

DEFENSE: 
LE: Wes Horton - Kony Ealy 
UT: Kawann Short - Dwan Edwards
NT: Star Lotulelei - Colin Cole - Kyle Love
RE: Charles Johnson - Mario Addison - Frank Alexander
SLB: Thomas Davis - Adarius Glanton
MLB: Luke Kuechly - #Jason Trusnik# - *David Mayo*
WLB: *Shaq Thompson* - A.J. Klein 
LCB: #Charles Tillman# - Bene Benwikere 
RCB: Josh Norman - Melvin White 
SS: #Kurt Coleman# - Roman Harper
FS: Tre Boston - Colin Jones - Robert Lester

SPECIAL TEAMS: 
K/KO: Graham Gano
P/H: Brad Nortman
KR: #Ted Ginn Jr.# - #Jordan Todman# - Fozzy Whittaker - Corey Brown
PR: #Ted Ginn Jr.# - Brenton Bersin - Corey Brown
LS: J.J. Jansen 

* = Draft Pick
# = Free Agent
() = Undrafted Free Agent

 

 

 

There are a couple other names I got to see in preseason before I add them. Ward, Marlowe, and Byrd.

[iBBB]

OFFENSE: 
WR1: Kelvin Benjamin - #Ted Ginn Jr.# - Brenton Bersin
LT: #Michael Oher# 
LG: Andrew Norwell - Amini Silatolu 
C: Ryan Kalil - Brian Folkerts
RG: Trai Turner 
RT: *Daryl Williams* - Mike Remmers
TE:  Greg Olsen - Ed Dickson - Brandon Williams 
WR2: *Devin Funchess* - Corey Brown - #Jarrett Boykin# 
QB: Cam Newton - Derek Anderson 
FB: Mike Tolbert 
RB: Jonathan Stewart - *Cameron Artis-Payne* - Fozzy Whittaker - #Jordan Todman# 

DEFENSE: 
LE: Wes Horton - Kony Ealy 
UT: Kawann Short - Dwan Edwards
NT: Star Lotulelei - Colin Cole - Kyle Love
RE: Charles Johnson - Mario Addison - Frank Alexander
SLB: Thomas Davis - Adarius Glanton
MLB: Luke Kuechly - #Jason Trusnik# - *David Mayo*
WLB: *Shaq Thompson* - A.J. Klein 
LCB: #Charles Tillman# - Bene Benwikere 
RCB: Josh Norman - Melvin White 
SS: #Kurt Coleman# - Roman Harper
FS: Tre Boston - Colin Jones - Robert Lester

SPECIAL TEAMS: 
K/KO: Graham Gano
P/H: Brad Nortman
KR: #Ted Ginn Jr.# - #Jordan Todman# - Fozzy Whittaker - Corey Brown
PR: #Ted Ginn Jr.# - Brenton Bersin - Corey Brown
LS: J.J. Jansen 

* = Draft Pick
# = Free Agent
() = Undrafted Free Agent

 

 

 

There are a couple other names I got to see in preseason before I add them. Ward, Marlowe, and Byrd.

Have you not heard? Daryl Williams is the starting LT and the Superbowl MVP. 

 

You aren't huddle enough.