What Our Roster Looks Like Now

[Proudiddy]

http://reederstake.freedomblogging.com/2011/09/04/heres-where-the-panthers-roster-stands-after-a-flurry-of-waiver-wire-moves/10287/

Here’s where the Panthers 53-man roster stands at the moment after five waiver wire moves. Obviously, the Panthers could be adding some free agents:

OFFENSE:

Quarterback (3): Cam Newton, Derek Anderson, Jimmy Clausen.

Running back (5): DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart, Mike Goodson, Jerome Felton (FB), Richie Brockel (FB).

Wide receiver (6): Steve Smith, Legedu Naanee, Brandon LaFell, Armanti Edwards, Kealoha Pilares, Seyi Ajirotutu.

Tight end (3): Greg Olsen, Jeremy Shockey, Ben Hartsock.

Offensive line (8): Jordan Gross, Travelle Wharton, Ryan Kalil, Jeff Otah, Mackenzy Bernadeau, C.J. Davis, Lee Ziemba, Byron Bell.

DEFENSE:

Defensive end (5): Charles Johnson, Greg Hardy, Eric Norwood, George Selvie.

Defensive tackle (4): Terrell McClain, Sione Fua, Andre Neblett, Marcus Harrison.

Linebacker (8): Jon Beason, Thomas Davis, James Anderson, Dan Connor, Omar Gaither, Jordan Senn, Thomas Williams, Jason Williams.

Cornerback (4): Chris Gamble, Captain Munnerlyn, R.J. Stanford, Josh Thomas.

Safety (5): Sherrod Martin, Charles Godfrey, Jordan Pugh, Sean Considine, Stevie Brown.

SPECIAL TEAMS:

Specialists (3): Olindo Mare, Jason Baker, J.J. Jansen.

[Proudiddy]

Just seems a little unbalanced...

[DeeJay]

Looks like Rivera is seriously putting his effort in this list. No more Hurney garbage and horrible draft picks.

I could see more Depth in the Veterans coming into Carolina this week

[rmoneyg35]

I thought Robert Mcclain was ahead of RJ Stanford on the depth chart. Maybe McClain can develop into a starter.

[Jackofalltrades]

Still not a complete picture, fortunately.

[DawgzLife]

Like most of you, I have multiple concerns about our roster, but man does the DE position look weak! Who is a complete DE other than Charles Johnson?

I want to say Greg Hardy too, but he has to be on the field more consistently before we really know what we have. The other 2 DEs are light-weight (250#) speed rushers.

Our backups & DL do not inspire confidence...I hope Harrison can be a dominant starter at DT. We saw the DL, in pre-season, get no push AND get pushed around; if something doesn't change it will be a long season.

[Anybodyhome]

Hey, change a couple names and it's the same roster as last year with the same problems:

1. Lack of quality DT

2. Lack of a #2 WR

3. Rookie QB

4. Very suspect CBs.....

Who says you can't get the same results as last year with some new faces? A new head coach and a different rookie QB on a team that essentially still has the same problems they had last season....

5-11 here we come...

[DawgzLife]

Hey, change a couple names and it's the same roster as last year with the same problems:

1. Lack of quality DT

2. Lack of a #2 WR

3. Rookie QB

4. Very suspect CBs.....

Who says you can't get the same results as last year with some new faces? A new head coach and a different rookie QB on a team that essentially still has the same problems they had last season....

5-11 here we come...

Fox still has mind control over Hurney...give Hurney a break already!!! :nono:

Kidding, of course, you are correct. A new wrapper does not change the contents of a gift, nor do new players with same skill sets change the quality of a team.

I really hope that you are wrong & the rest of us who feel the same way. Problem is that even if Newton is the best thing since sliced bread he will still struggle as a rookie & how do you both bring a rookie in AND bring home a winning record? By surrounding him with an excellent OL, great skill positions & (probably most importantly) a lights out [hope Merriman didn't trademark that!] defense. We do not have a top notch D without a strong DL.

At this point, the talent on the roster is seriously lacking in all areas except the HBs, TE, OL & LBs; safety is pretty solid (kickers too, if we are going to pretend like they are football players).

Last year was a throw away year to save $, but then shouldn't this year be a 'rebuilding' year? I am not seeing where they are even 'developing' guys enough guys for an outstanding team next year. Status quo here we come...scratch that, only winning 2 games is very hard, so we will probably win between 4-7 (but losing record nonetheless).

I am the furthest thing there is from a basher or pessimist, but sadly a realist & pessimist sometimes look the same when the GM has not prepared the roster for success.

[PantherBrew]

Wait a sec, Cam Newton made the roster?

[Majestic87]

Sooooo which LBs getting cut?...8 of them? thats a bit to many...We need 6 a most

[Soul Rebel]

We need a "homerun" in the next few days..... A threesome of Tommie Harris, Alex Brown & trade for a #2 CB. I think a 5-11 record is our wheelhouse this year regardless, but that would guarantee one of the following:

WR: Alshon Jeffrey, Justin Blackmon

CB: Dre Kirkpatrick, Alfonso Dennard

DT: Jarrel Worthy, Brandon Thompson

[PantherPhann89]

Considine is gone.

[FugginPoo]

We need a "homerun" in the next few days..... A threesome of Tommie Harris, Alex Brown & trade for a #2 CB. I think a 5-11 record is our wheelhouse this year regardless, but that would guarantee one of the following:

WR: Alshon Jeffrey, Justin Blackmon

CB: Dre Kirkpatrick, Alfonso Dennard

DT: Jarrel Worthy, Brandon Thompson

As much as we need a WR like Jeffrey, I don't see how we can ignore a stud DL(DT or DE) in the first round.

[section543]

Hey, change a couple names and it's the same roster as last year with the same problems:

1. Lack of quality DT

2. Lack of a #2 WR

3. Rookie QB

4. Very suspect CBs.....

Who says you can't get the same results as last year with some new faces? A new head coach and a different rookie QB on a team that essentially still has the same problems they had last season....

5-11 here we come...

Yeah, we need realistic expectations. I just hope we're trying to win this year as opposed to trying not to lose last year. I can support a young team that takes chances and looks like they're trying to win and get better.