James Bradberry vs Keyarris Garrett Rookie Camp

[Jeremy Igo]

One of the more interesting matchups of Carolina Panthers rookie camp was corner James Bradberry vs receiver Keyarris Garrett. 

Second round pick vs UDFA. 

Here is a three frame look from one play in particular I found interesting.

Garrett breaks free on a comeback route. Bradberry quickly closes in and is in Garrett's hip pocket. Notice Bradberry's hand on the football and the football only. This really is a solid play by Bradberry. 

However, Garrett is able to maintain control of the ball and bring it into his body. Strong hands this kid has. Might have to do with why he led the nation in receiving last year. 

When it was over Garrett still had the ball in hand as he checked out his leg that may have been nicked on the play (he was fine). 

Bradberry had a look on his face that says he knows it was a good play on his part, just happened to be a better receiving play. 

A decent play by a second round pick, but an even more impressive play for the undrafted free agent with something to prove. 

Read into this what you will. 

[KB_fan]

Nice.

I know it's WAY early, but I'm reading into it that our excitement about Garrett as a "free draft pick" (Ricky Proehl's words) may not be unfounded.  This guy may well be one of the steals of the draft.  Really intense WR battle ahead in camp.

And Bradberry looks like he's got promise as well.

[Jeremy Igo]

Garrett has really stood out among the receivers this year. He and Damiere Byrd are clearly the two best receivers on the field. 

[Daddy_Uncle]

I'm confused on why Garrett didn't get drafted. He seems like a stud. 

[Jeremy Igo]

4 minutes ago, Daddy_Uncle said:

I'm confused on why Garrett didn't get drafted. He seems like a stud. 

Funchess was on the sidelines yesterday just hanging out and asked the same question. 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

27 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Funchess was on the sidelines yesterday just hanging out and asked the same question. 

Can't even imagine what it's like being on the practice field with these guys let alone a game field. Very envious of you Mr. Igo and thank you for the coverage you bring us Huddlers.

[Mr. Scot]

42 minutes ago, Daddy_Uncle said:

I'm confused on why Garrett didn't get drafted. 

So are a lot of others.

[vorbis]

3 minutes ago, carolina-chuck2 said:

So, meaning that Gman did it once again? Should I go buy my 24 jersey?

I know you are being a bit facetious but I'd hold off on that. non-zero chance Teddy Williams doesn't make the squad and Bradberry might take 21 when he's gone.

[thefuzz]

1 hour ago, Daddy_Uncle said:

I'm confused on why Garrett didn't get drafted. He seems like a stud. 

Same.  Can't remember a time a player led the NCAA in any major category and didn't get picked up as a flyer.

[top dawg]

3 hours ago, Daddy_Uncle said:

I'm confused on why Garrett didn't get drafted. He seems like a stud. 

Just about everyone is miffed about why Garrett wasn't drafted.

At this point, I am hoping that people continue to ask that question for at least the next few years, if not his whole career. That would be quite the feather in Gettleman's cap.

[OneBadCat]

Garrett legs are ridiculously long. Must be a big strider.

[juliosantos]

this guy garretts going to be a damn star i just hope he makes our roster 

[SOJA]

I'm so psyched about Garrett 

Here's how I see WR unfolding:

KB, Funch, Ginn, Brown 

Those 4 are locks, thinking we keep 6 WRs 

Bersin, Garrett, Byrd, Hill, and Norwood are all competing for those two spots 

My best guess is: Byrd goes back to practice squad, Bersin gets cut (nothing against Bersin), and Hill, Garrett and Norwood have a blood bath battle for the last two roster spots

Don't think we take the chance of losing Garrett by putting him on PS and I think one of Norwood or Hill will shine during camp (Panthers have invested in both players and I don't suspect us wanting to lose one) 

 

Either way you slice it or dice it, this could be the best WR corps the Panthers have EVER had. 

[KJ89]

Excited for both of them