Sanders begins his rookie campaign with the goal to be the 'next Greg Olsen' for the Panthers

[Carolina Panthers]

Rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders arrived for the Carolina Panthers rookie minicamp with a simple but high goal for his career; emulate one of the best to ever play the game.

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[KillerKat]

Jesus, take a fuging snap first.

[LinvilleGorge]

I hope so. That'd be awesome. I hope he understands the work that will be involved in it. I like the prospect. I think he was a good pick and has a lot of potential. But he's obviously a long ways from being Greg Olsen right now as a 4th round rookie. Shoring up his blocking is going to be key to getting on the field early. I sure hope he's our best receiving TE already.

[Mage]

22 minutes ago, KillerKat said:

Jesus, take a fuging snap first.

What's wrong with having that mentality?  He's just expressing how he wants to be known as a great Panthers tight end.  

[onmyown]

what abt ian thomas

[Mage]

I can't tell if I under-appreciated Greg Olsen while he was here or just this team has been so garbage in the years since it makes me reminsence about every past Panthers great.  But yeah, definitely a reminder to really appreciate what you have when you have it.  

[CamWhoaaCam]

1 hour ago, KillerKat said:

Jesus, take a fuging snap first.

LMAO buddy never had confidence. 

[demcj]

i misread to thread title.

Edited May 11 by demcj

[frankw]

Whether or not it comes to fruition is obviously anyone's guess. But I love that he is not only familiar with Olsen but he wants to replicate that level of sustained success. That attention to history of his position and vocal confidence is hell of a lot better than what we've been getting from the position ie Ian Thomas here getting money just for showing up.

I was already looking forward to seeing what he brings to the table but now I am individually a fan of his. I hope he proves himself. We need this mentality from the TE position it has been too long!

[ForJimmy]

He might be my favorite rookie. I’d love for him to become our next 3rd Leg Greg! 

[BrianS]

Just watched his interview.  Man, all I can say is "pleasebegoodpleasebegoodpleasebegood".  

[rayzor]

Nice goal. I like it.

I have another one for him.....be better than Olsen.

[PNW_PantherMan]

5 minutes ago, rayzor said:

Nice goal. I like it.

I have another one for him.....be better than Olsen.

Short term goal:  Be better than Ian Thomas

[tukafan21]

If TMJ doesn't end up making the team (which is a real possibility), then I'd like to see Sanders take over #88 and really try to be our next Olsen.

Don't know why, but I don't like how 85 looks on him and hoping he makes a change to something else.