Enter Sandland

[Jeremy Igo]

Carolina Panthers seventh rough pick Beau Sandland completed his first practice as a Carolina Panther. 

Right away I am impressed with this young man. Yes, it was a light practice. Yes, not pads were on. 

But Sandland definitely looks the part of a Panthers tight end. 

Sandland caught every pass that was thrown his way. That fact alone is nothing to sneeze at, as every other tight end on the field did drop at least one ball. 

Sandland rarely caught the ball with his body, which is a good thing. Some tight ends tend to use their large frames to body-in a ball, which leads to dropped passes. 

Also, sporting a nice headband will always score bonus points with me. 

Sandland also spent time in the H-Back position, lining up as a fullback. It looks like Sandland is really taking over the position left open by the departure of Brandon Williams. I see Sandland in many of the same formations and roles. 

Except, unlike Williams, Sandland has a football resume as a tight end right off the bat. 

So far so good for Sandland. Stay tuned, this kid appears to be worth keeping an eye on. 

 

 

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[Bronn]

I called it a bit after the draft... but this dude right hurrrr is going to do good things for the Panthers for years to come... He reminds me of Kuechly, but on the other side of the ball.

And thanks for the title... I will now forever hear "SAY YOUR PRAYERS, LITTLE ONE, DON'T FORGET MY SON, TO INCLUDE EVERYOOOONNNEEEUUHHH" every time Sandland is mentioned from now on...

 

[vorbis]

yep, and as Rivera said in a video a few days before the draft, "it's going to be hard [for newcomers] to make this team. we're not drafting guys to cut them, we're drafting them to help us win." so it's prudent to consider how a guy like Sandland will fit the team. he seems headed straight for the Brockel/Swole role as 4-team ST guy + goal-line packages. at least to start. then, maybe he'll usurp Dickson or replace him.

[Wundrbread33]

I'm excited about him. A young promising player to groom under Olsen is just what we need.

Also...that Eubank QB looks like he is Cam sized. Looks interesting.

[davos]

Who's the red hat dude? haha

[TheSpecialJuan]

 great thread title.

[TN05]

This kid is going to be good. I'm eagerly awaiting a lilsmitty09 video of 'Enter Sandman' to him catching passes.

[4Corners]

Practice Squad

[KB_fan]

6 minutes ago, Wundrbread33 said:

I'm excited about him. A young promising player to groom under Olsen is just what we need.

Also...that Eubank QB looks like he is Cam sized. Looks interesting.

Yes, I too am really glad we drafted a TE to groom under Olsen.  Key in our offense.

Eubank too intrigues me.  If he shows promise, I could possibly see us keeping him as a developmental QB on the PS.  But heck, even our PS spots are going to be at a premium.  We have more talent than spots available.

[shaqattaq]

He's the draft pick that I'm most excited about. Butler is money in the bank, he never should have been available at 30. The beauty of triple dipping at CB is that certainly 1 of them will work out opposite Bene (even if Sanchez is more of a nickle role, Boykin can slide outside). That leaves Beau! I was big on drafting a TE, first Henry, then Vannett. To get one with so much up side with next to the last pick could be the ultimate steal!

[Mr. Scot]

Boy's got big arms.

I see he also has the Delhomme tongue thing going.

[The Lobo]

Thanks for the info. I am pumped for him, cash and bradberry

[Clicheking]

I like everything I've seen and read about him. If he can block better than Dickson(which isn't hard) I wouldn't be surprised to see him as our #2 tight end sooner rather than later.

[jdpanther5]

I believe in our system he'd be more of an F-back, but that's splitting hairs. Dickson and Swole were kinda thrust into the blocking role as a last resort when Brockel was injured. I see either Sandland or McGee taking the third receiving TE role, with Bonnet and Rockhead pushing Simonson for the blocking TE/FB position.