When to be concerned about Curtis Samuel?

[PantherCam213]

I'm concerned already.  Hamstrings have a way of lingering and a rookie needs all the reps he can get.

[rippadonn]

Yes. Very worried. As a rookie snaps are invaluable. 

CMC is getting used to the strength and speed he'll see in the NFL. 

This is prime time if you're a rookie. He has to learn what in his arsenal works in the NFL and throw away everything else. That takes reps, in pads.

Yes

 

[Wolfcop]

Yes, the time to be concerned is now. If you expect him to be an integral part of this offense, he needs these reps and these preseason games. He missed too much time already in OTAs & minicamp. Missing practice for various things has been a trend for him since the draft. 

[Porn Shop Clerk]

It's never too soon.

 

[Donald LaFell]

Hamstrings seem to nag, I wouldn't expect him to contribute much especially early 

[lightsout]

It's very early. If it's a problem still in two weeks, then we worry. I say sit him until middle of next week and let him work the hammie out. No sense in trying to rush him into camp when he's not ready.

[Hoenheim]

25 minutes ago, bull123 said:

Sucks....he could be way behind and not make an impact like we need him to

 

 

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And depending on which WR's make the roster Samuel could be our only speed threat, which is a huge problem if hes injured. 

[ItsPantone278]

Odell Beckham Jr had some hamstring issues his during his rookie camps if I remember correctly..  He seemed to turn out alright.

[SeoulPanther]

 I was concerned when we selected him. Lightning fast but undersized RB being converted to slot?

Best case he can perform multiple roles adapting with ease and be a multi-threat. We are harder to read, AND we have cover at RB, WR and ST. I can totally see why we would want that.

Worst case he gets injured and initially struggles with the physicality of the NFL. His injury setback means he is setback in learning his part in the team. He takes up a roster spot but struggles to make an impact. This isn't an impossible scenario.

I'm not saying either scenario will be the outcome. I hope he recovers and lives up to all his potential. Right now though I am not feeling massively confident about that. Looking forward to him proving me wrong. 

[SeoulPanther]

6 minutes ago, Hoenheim said:

And depending on which WR's make the roster Samuel could be our only speed threat, which is a huge problem if hes injured. 

This is so true. Lets hope he recovers soon. 

[Woodie]

1 hour ago, ItsPantone278 said:

Odell Beckham Jr had some hamstring issues his during his rookie camps if I remember correctly..  He seemed to turn out alright.

Yep, and missed the first four games as well, I believe.

It shouldn't be a problem physically as I'm sure they will be careful with him.  But it's the reps he'll miss that will initially keep him on the sidelines early.  But as long as he's ready for the Super Bowl, I'm good!

[Paa Langfart]

I thought Samuel was going to be doing kick returns - who is doing them now?

[Jeremy Igo]

I thought Samuel was going to be doing kick returns - who is doing them now?

Fozzy and CMC have been taking reps

[jarhead]

With him being a tweener in college my expectations were already tempered. I am concerned that this will impede him from getting the reps he needs to become a NFL receiver. I have concerns surrounding him getting separation from NFL dbs.


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