NOW: Live Panthers Q&A with Nick Carboni from NBC Charlotte

[Nick Carboni]

12 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

One more on a less serious note: Any chance David Tepper would sell his 5% stake in the Steelers to Ben Navarro?

LOL. I'm sure he'd sell it to anyone he can. Navarro just made a big purchase when it comes to Charleston tennis. Not the greatest consolation prize though.

[Nick Carboni]

1 minute ago, ncfan said:

Who do you see returning to the lineup first?

Olsen or Samuel

Based on the injuries (illness in Samuel's case) when they happened? Olsen has been out at practice both days doing some light work, and is into the rehab on that foot. Samuel is in and out this week. It's a heart thing so they're treading lightly obviously. 

So long story short...at first I would've thought Samuel for sure, now it's a little more unclear which would be back first.

 

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, Nick Carboni said:

Based on the injuries (illness in Samuel's case) when they happened? Olsen has been out at practice both days doing some light work, and is into the rehab on that foot. Samuel is in and out this week. It's a heart thing so they're treading lightly obviously. 

So long story short...at first I would've thought Samuel for sure, now it's a little more unclear which would be back first.

 

There are people questioning if he'll be back at all.

That's probably an overreaction, but it's frustrating.

[Nick Carboni]

Who y'all got tonight Browns or JETs? Taking Brownies. 

[Leeroy Jenkins Ph.D.]

Any chance Efe Obada sees the field?  Feels like Peppers is being used slightly more than he should be.

 

Or is this another case of Rivera always choosing vets over youth?

[Nick Carboni]

Just now, Mr. Scot said:

There are people questioning if he'll be back at all.

That's probably an overreaction, but it's frustrating.

I think it's an overreaction yes, but it's a guy who has had trouble getting on the field, so I get that from a fan's perspective. I don't think that's the case though.

[Mr. Scot]

Picking the Browns to win is like saying "This next Adam Sandler movie is going to be really intelligent and well made."

They have a shot, though.

[Nick Carboni]

1 minute ago, Leeroy Jenkins Ph.D. said:

Any chance Efe Obada sees the field?  Feels like Peppers is being used slightly more than he should be.

  

Or is this another case of Rivera always choosing vets over youth?

Would be fantastic from  TV perspective to see him on the field, and make a play. He's still got a LONG way to go.

But when it comes to vets over youth, keep in mind Rivera had Marquis Haynes inactive in Week 1, and then he played 15 snaps in Week 2...and they would've liked to see more production than they got from him.

[Nick Carboni]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Picking the Browns to win is like saying "This next Adam Sandler movie is going to be really intelligent and well made."

They have a shot, though.

Perfect analogy. Browns will win before that happens though.

[Nick Carboni]

Bueller?

[Leeroy Jenkins Ph.D.]

8 minutes ago, Nick Carboni said:

Would be fantastic from  TV perspective to see him on the field, and make a play. He's still got a LONG way to go.

But when it comes to vets over youth, keep in mind Rivera had Marquis Haynes inactive in Week 1, and then he played 15 snaps in Week 2...and they would've liked to see more production than they got from him.

Sadly Haynes has longer to go than Obada IMO.

[Leeroy Jenkins Ph.D.]

All said a done, which WR on the Panthers leads the team in yards and TDs at the end of the year.

[Nick Carboni]

 

Just now, Leeroy Jenkins Ph.D. said:

Sadly Haynes has longer to go than Obada IMO.

 

Haynes has one dimension at this point -- speed -- and they love it...if he can produce with it.

[Leeroy Jenkins Ph.D.]

What are the chances Rivera goes back to Kalil when he comes off injury?