Panthers organization optimistic about Michael Oher

[TheSpecialJuan]

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Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer reports the Panthers are "cautiously optimistic" about Michael Oher (concussion) continuing his career.

Oher has still not cleared the concussion protocol over six months removed from originally suffering the injury, but he has been working out at the stadium, suggesting he plans to make a comeback. If Oher is able to play, he will likely switch to right tackle with new signing Matt Kalil taking over on the left side.

 

 

Source: Joe Person on Twitter

[TheRed]

No way in hell can we roll the dice that this guy will be healthy enough to make it through the 2017 season at RT, let alone the foreseeable future.

[Saca312]

I for one will be mighty ticked off if Oher starts at RT.

I don't care about his contract. I can foresee him being worse than Remmers on the right side. Daryl Williams needs to beat him out, and I 100% believe he's a far better starter than Remmers or Oher ever has been.

[countryboi]

This dude is done, i don't know how anyone would feel comfortable putting this guy on the field after being out with a concussion for almost a year.


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[Lemory]

Mike needs to take some time off if he still hasn't cleared the protocol. Football isn't important right now, his health is. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

3 minutes ago, TheRed said:

No way in hell can we roll the dice that this guy will be healthy enough to make it through the 2017 season at RT, let alone the foreseeable future.

I say, roll the dice

[Saca312]

Plus, Oher had a massive concussion that's lasted to March with no clue whether he's fine or not.

I think he needs to hang up. He shouldn't start anymore.

[TheSpecialJuan]

Just now, countryboi said:

This dude is done, i don't know how anyone would feel comfortable putting this guy on the field after being out with a concussion for almost a year.


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He's not done, he's only just begun.

[Leeroy Jenkins PhD]

This is great news!!!  

Best case scenario, Oher comes out and beats one of our two tackles for a starting spot.  Worst case scenario, he is going to be a fantastic backup LT. 

[Ace_Aladdin]

22 minutes ago, TheRed said:

No way in hell can we roll the dice that this guy will be healthy enough to make it through the 2017 season at RT, let alone the foreseeable future.

Williams is the better RT especially in the Running game. Lets keep him as depth and swing tackle.

[DamnItJake!]

Man is gone for the year and still not cleared "Officially not cleared"  time to hang it up.. Protect your health!! Thanks for your services.. Time for the Panthers to move on and find a replacement!

[PhillyB]

2015 level oher and kalil as starting tackles would be a miracle 

[carpanfan96]

Oher sucks at run blocking, something the Panthers need the RT to be able to do. I don't get anyone at all wanting Oher starting at RT. Makes 0 sense. 

[SIGCHI222]

The only way I am buying this is if Michael hasn't taken the test in the last 6 months to see if he CAN pass.  I am not hearing that he is still failing or that he has failed multiple times.  I am just hearing he is still in the protocol.

 

Can someone clear this up for me?  Did he fail 6 months ago and hasn't taken a test to see if he has cleared or is he taking a test every week and continues to fail?