Shaq Thompson has learned to adapt to change, and to lead

[Carolina Panthers]

The veteran linebacker is again going into camp in the middle of a new-look defense, something he's learned to deal with as he enters his 10th NFL season.

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[thefakemjl]

[Johnstonny]

He's never really lived up to the billing..NEXT!

[Manna]

I've always seen him more of a James Anderson type more than the TD replacement he was touted to be when drafted. 

[LinvilleGorge]

Shaq is an average starting LB getting paid like a future HOFer. When you're way overpaid that gives you a lot of tolerance for bullshit.

[Dave Gettleman's Shorts]

1 hour ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Shaq is an average starting LB getting paid like a future HOFer. When you're way overpaid that gives you a lot of tolerance for bullshit.

for what its worth, Shaq has recently taken a massive paycuts in order to stay with the team. even if he's not Luke/TD tier, he still deserve some props for what he's done for the team

[csx]

1 hour ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Shaq is an average starting LB getting paid like a future HOFer. When you're way overpaid that gives you a lot of tolerance for bullshit.

Currently 48th highest paid linebacker for this year. 114th for total contract.

Before the pay cut he was overpaid at #6 in 2022 at 13.5 million. Not exactly HOF linebacker numbers

[strato]

I feel okay about him this year. As long as he can still run. 

[Icege]

Captain Shaq has always been criminally underappreciated.  Was really cool seeing him working out with DB, Bryce, and Chuba two weeks ago.

Excited to see him in a Panthers jersey for another season!

[ForJimmy]

6 minutes ago, Icege said:

Captain Shaq has always been criminally underappreciated.  Was really cool seeing him working out with DB, Bryce, and Chuba two weeks ago.

Excited to see him in a Panthers jersey for another season!

Yeah I think Luke, TD, Beason, and Morgan kind of spoiled us at LB play. 

[Panthering]

Shaq has seen a whole heck of a lot here in Charlotte

[Navy_football]

5 hours ago, ForJimmy said:

Yeah I think Luke, TD, Beason, and Morgan kind of spoiled us at LB play. 

Linebacker, d-line, and running backs. The Panthers have always been strong at those positions. Not so much now. Secondary survived because they could pressure the QB only sending 4. Now, they have to bring everything but the kitchen sink just to make the QB move in the pocket. Good times.

[PantherKyle]

He's a good player. Not everyone is TD/Luke, and when he came in we were used to that. I appreciate his loyalty to team and will always like Shaq. 

[Panthers Fan 69]

Shaq is the Ian Thomas of defense. Constant superman missed tackles getting beat.  I’m sure he is nice guy but he sucks.