Shula: KB's void may be filled by committee, talks up CB

[top dawg]

An article by the AP is shedding a little light on the thoughts of Mike Shula in regards to how he sees things shaking out.  

Shula said the Panthers will likely replace Benjamin's production at wide receiver "by committee," but is quick to add "eventually there might be a guy that emerges" into that No. 1 role.

Yeah, OK.

Shula pointed to Corey Brown, rookie Devin Funchess and Ted Ginn Jr. as guys who are capable of filling that void at wide receiver — although the starting lineup hasn't been settled.

Seems like we're destined to go down the road that was on the itinerary ever since KB went down. 

Shula seems particularly intrigued by Brown, who went by the nickname "Philly" last year before changing back to Corey this past season.

"With Corey, we still don't know how good he can be," Shula said. "He was ascending at the end of last season."

The enigma that is Corey Brown, is destined to be the "made man" on the road to glory.

In addition to suggesting that our WR1 role may eventually be filled by the emergence of a single guy, Shula mentions more work for Ed Dickson and Mike Tolbert. And, Shula doesn't necessarily believe that his overall scheme on offense will have to be modified as much as one might think.

 

So, there you go, Carolina Huddle. There you go.

 

[csx]

Was there any legitimate expectation of signing a player of KBs significance? 

[IGSaint]

I really don't like how they are trying to shoe horn Corey Brown into such a bigger role. They should give Boykin and Bird a longer look.

[Plewis]

Call me a blind homer but I see good things ahead for Corey Brown. 

[top dawg]

I really don't like how they are trying to shoe horn Corey Brown into such a bigger role. They should give Boykin and Bird a longer look.

Well, looks like it's going to be "What can Brown do for you?"

 

UPS retired that slogan by the way.

 

[top dawg]

Was there any legitimate expectation of signing a player of KBs significance? 

No. I think people were thinking more in line of what IGSaint said.

Edit: That and getting Lee Ward more first team looks as well (as Shula did mention Tolbert).

[SetfreexX]

Call me a blind homer but I see good things ahead for Corey Brown. 

You are a blind homer, the guy that steps up IMO will likely not be Corey Brown. I could see it being Boykin before Brown. My WR group post injury would be...

Funchess

Boykin 

Ginn JR. 

Brown

Cotchery 

Byrd

Bersin out as Cotchery is kept to help stabilize the receivers room with veteran presence. KB's absence allows Byrd an opportunity to make the team and see snaps, and perhaps opportunities as a returner, consider him Ginn Jr. and Todman insurance. 

[nctarheel0619]

Is there any receiver besides Funchess anyone should look at in Fantasy on this team?  

[Ruff]

I primarily worry about injuries with Philly. It seemed like everything he got hit last season he stayed on the ground for a while. 

 

Sure, he's fast. But, can he last?

[top dawg]

Is there any receiver besides Funchess anyone should look at in Fantasy on this team?  

Sure...if they want to waste a pick.

[UpstatePanther]

Sure, he's fast. But, can he last?

is it just me, or does this sound dirty?

sounds like a sex joke...

[Ruff]

is it just me, or does this sound dirty?

sounds like a sex joke...

probably is. 

[Jeremy Igo]

Is there any receiver besides Funchess anyone should look at in Fantasy on this team?  

I would not even look at Funchess. 

 

The Panthers receivers won't be scoring much this season other than the occasional long bomb to Ginn

[nctarheel0619]

I would not even look at Funchess. 

 

The Panthers receivers won't be scoring much this season other than the occasional long bomb to Ginn

Yeesh, not good.  Oh well, at least I have Madden.