We finally get to see Brooks this week

[Captain Morgan]

really hoping he is a difference maker.  If so, our last draft is probably one of the best we ever had.  With him and Chuba, we could have one of the best RB rooms in the league.

Highlights from Texas

 

good article on how many people are pulling for him

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article295554064.html

 

Putting him behind our OL is going to give him the chance to make an impact immediately.

[kungfoodude]

Eh....I would largely temper the expectations for 2024. Hopefully at some point he shows flashes but he is coming off an extended layoff and a serious injury. It takes time to usually trust the knee for most guys. Be patient.

I say this as a guy that remains flabbergasted by the pick. Let's not get crazy this season if he doesn't look amazing.

Now 2025 however......

[TheSpecialJuan]

watch he gets seriously injured 

[strato]

Hush your mouf.

[CRA]

Probably gets like 4 carries or something small would be my guess 

[Donald LaFell]

I expect a rookie RB to usually take it sideways and “dance” in the backfield longer than you would want.

Brooks seems like he has good vision though and the o-line should give him clear holes to aim for. 
 

Chiefs game might be a rough debut but I hope he’s able to get some touches. 

[OneBadCat]

49 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

watch he gets seriously injured 

Yup 3 carries, 2 catches, lands weird, out for season lol.

[Aussie Tank]

Just let the man gets his legs back under himself before the pitchforks come out 

[RJK]

5 touches max unless it’s a compete blowout and the they pull Hubbard 

[Shocker]

No need to risk this man much at all this season

Edited 7 hours ago by Shocker

[rayzor]

3 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

watch he gets seriously injured 

[rayzor]

I'm pretty excited about it. I think he kills it.

And seriously, fug you injury asshats

[Pejorative Miscreant]

I suspect with it being his first game back that it will be lackluster and they will not put too much on his plate.  Glad he is healthy but  the only thing I expect is a complete overreaction from fans and media on how good or how pedestrian he looks in his first outing.

That said, I am wrong on things most of the time, so who knows.  

 

[Bear Hands]

I'm excited for him to play, no matter the touches.  Only optimism about this kid.  True dual threat - don't expect a big sample size this week but it's good to see.