Ed Dickson is the future?

[Cookie Lyon]

 David Newton thought he was...

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  2016 grade: B-plus. If this grade was on Olsen alone it would be an A. He once again led the team in receptions (80) and receiving yards (1,073). But Ed Dickson took a step backward as a possible future replacement for Olsen, catching only 10 passes for 134 yards and one touchdown. Seventh-round pick Beau Sandland didn’t make the 53-man roster and free-agent pickup Chris Manhertz had just one catch for 10 yards.

The bad: Dickson was given a three-year, $6.8 million deal before the 2015 season because he showed promise of being a player that possibly could replace Olsen. While he remains a vital part of the offense as a blocker, he hasn’t emerged as a receiver to complement Olsen. His 10 catches this year were seven fewer than he had the year before.

Final thought: As big as the tight end is to the Carolina offense and Newton, with Dickson set to become a free agent after this season, it might be time to pull the trigger on a future replacement for Olsen. The draft appears the best and least expensive avenue for that. So a tight end might be something to consider with the extra third-round pick the Panthers are expected to get for losing cornerback Josh Norman in free agency.

http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/24327/te-greg-olsen-continues-to-shine-for-panthers-but-what-about-his-future-replacement

 

I'm not sure why David Newton thought Ed Dickson would be Greg Olsen's future replacement to begin with. 

Thoughts?

 

[Bronn]

lol he's 2 years younger... By the time Olsen retires, Dickson will be an afterthought... He could very well be cut this offseason...

We made a big mistake by cutting Sandland. I think we really dropped the ball in that situation.

[Daeavorn]

Ed Dickson is not the future. He is a bad TE2 that can't run or pass block.

[ecu88]

People like David Newton reaffirm me that we as a nation do not take mental health seriously.

[Cookie Lyon]

I feel like I used the word "thought" too many times in my post.

Also, David Newton should go back to NASCAR.

:)

[arbnranger]

I've never been sold on Dickson being anyone's replacement, especially Olsens but are we using him to his full potential is a question. I don't focus on him enough to form an educated opinion on it. 

That having been said, one would have to conclude by his staying power that he is a solid number 2/3.

To me, he does all the basics just good enough to hold a roster spot but doesn't standout.  He could be replaced if the right guy comes along. 

[arbnranger]

8 minutes ago, Bronn said:

lol he's 2 years younger... By the time Olsen retires, Dickson will be an afterthought... He could very well be cut this offseason...

We made a big mistake by cutting Sandland. I think we really dropped the ball in that situation.

Do we know where Sandland is now? I did have some hopes for him. 

[Bronn]

Just now, arbnranger said:

Do we know where Sandland is now? I did have some hopes for him. 

Green Bay's practice squad... 

[Jangler]

We were supposed to have flying cars by the year 2000. Can you imagine the idiots on the road right now, flying over your house?

[KSpan]

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...While he remains a vital part of the offense as a blocker...

Yeah, about that.

[Ivan The Awesome]

Stopped reading after "David Newton". 

[zacka77ack]

My dark horse pick at 8 is OJ Howard. He'll be the future.


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[mc52beast]

Newton should stick to what he does best... whatever that is.  It sure isn't evaluating NFL talent.

[Cookie Lyon]

I believe Ed Dickson is our future

Teach him well and let him lead the way