Curtis Samuel earned his Panther card

[RelaxImaPro]

Dude earned his Panther card from me after MNF even though he didn't finish it.  He'd already show flashes in his limited snaps all season but it seemed like he was really starting to get comfortable starting with the Atlanta game.  If he can stay healthy he's going to be a damn good player for us.  That play where he got hammered over the middle, in the air, literally as soon as the ball hit his hands yet still held on was a damn straight up grown man catch.  Even one of his kick returns, which wasn't anything spectacular statistically speaking, he showed some real grit stiff arming one dude, spinning off another only to get gang tackled and still fighting for YAC.  Almost looks like a Steve Smith lite at times.

Hate his season is over, not just because it obviously effects us as a team, but it really seemed like the light was starting to come on and we were currently in a situation where he was going to get plenty of opportunities to showcase his talent.  He had right under 50 yards right at the start of the 3rd QTR before that injury IIRC.  Hell if he finished the game he potentially could have hit the 100+ mark with the way we started moving the ball around that time.

On top of all that he just seems like a genuinely good dude.  Get well brother and come back even better next season.

[Snake]

Give the kid a year of strength and conditioning and those injuries might fade away. 

[vorbis]

despite his injuries (high ankles are really difficult to move past in-season), I think he's a pretty tough dude.

[t96]

Curtis made a couple very tough grabs in both the Atlanta game and Miami game. Reminded me of grabs Smitty used to make to be honest. Excited for this kid in the future. It’s too bad about this year. Hope Byrd can step up and fill the role across from Funchy.

[tiger7_88]

14 hours ago, arbnranger said:

I would say I am a “downer” 1% of the time. Huge fan of 10 and love the article. Just feeling a little bit worried about his durability.

I get what you're saying, but a grown man's full weight rolling up on your ankle really doesn't have anything to do with durability... more bad luck then anything.  Unless you have super-human ligaments/tendons something's likely gonna give.

[My Goodness My Guinness]

20 hours ago, ladypanther said:

After getting a turkey and an autograph, one girl started dancing with excitement.

“I wish I could dance with you,” Samuel said, smiling.

 man talk about a hit to the feels. It's always encouraging to hear players that are this genuine. 

[Yaboychris28]

I believe if he doesn't fumble vs Bears on that 1st drive we would be 8-2 right now

[KB_fan]

20 hours ago, ladypanther said:

Yes.  I was a fan of this team from the beginning because they are local.  But one thing now I really love is the character of this team.  It seems to mean something to be a Panther.....not just about football.  This is  a group of men we can be proud of.  They are making a difference and I was very impressed by Curtis Samuel.  Even as a young player...he gets it.  I hope he is a Panther for life....and a very prolific wide receiver.

Ditto every word.

My US home has been in CLT since 2010, so obviously the Panthers were of interest to me.  But it's the character of this team that won my heart.  Guys like TD, Luke, Greg, Stew, CJ, Kurt, and of course Cam... All guys I can respect for what they do off the field. That matters to me if I'm going to go ALL IN with my fandom.

Combine their character with such dynamic talent and WOW...!!

Explains my Panthers addiction.

[ichigo1057]

11 hours ago, tiger7_88 said:

I get what you're saying, but a grown man's full weight rolling up on your ankle really doesn't have anything to do with durability... more bad luck then anything.  Unless you have super-human ligaments/tendons something's likely gonna give.

Yeah I can agree with that. When I was playing football back in high school I had a guy fall and roll up my ankle (he was a rather big dude easily in the 300 lbs range) and though the injury has healed that ankle still get's sore after prolonged use to this day. Then again I didn't have NFL caliber trainers and doctors to help rehab it so I'm sure Samuel will heal and come back next season ready to go! Heck of guy to have on the team and another to add to the list of great role models we already have!

[shaqattaq]

On 11/16/2017 at 9:28 AM, Snake said:

Give the kid a year of strength and conditioning and those injuries might fade away. 

He has 7 months until camp...let's hope that he heals up completely in that time and is ready to kick some ass next year.

[DaanngJohnny]

Those kids were 'cooking raw with the Brooklyn boy!'  Love Samuel.  Gonna be a star.