Who's got a chance?

[DaveThePanther2008]

For lack of anything better to discuss I thought we could talk about the battles that are going to occur later this summer. I work overseas so most of what I learn is from here. (scary thought huh?)

Below is the current Roster (NFL.com)

Bold are our starters *Marshall considered starter for Lucas*

Italics are players that shouldn't be cut.

That is 33 players out of 84 that are listed. Many are camp fodder.

Offense

C

Kalil, R

Gray, K

G

Vincent, K

Wharton, T

Bernadeau, M

Davis, CJ

Geisinger, J

Robinson, D

T

Gross, J

Otah, J

Schwartz, G

Brown, P

Cadogan, G

Palmer, J

Williams, G

TE

King, J

Barnidge, G

Brock, K

Rosario, D

WR.

Muhammad, M

Smith, S

Jarrett, D

Beavers, L

Carter, J

Chery, J

Moore, K

Robinson, R

RB

Williams, D

Stewart, J

Goodson, M

Lee, J

Manson, M

FB

Hoover, B

Fiammetta, T

LS

Kyle, J

Jansen, J.J

Sundberg, N

K

Kasey, J

Lloyd, R

QB

Delhomme, J

McNown, J

Cantwell, J

Moore, M

P

Baker, J

Defense

CB

Gamble, C

Marshall, R

Clark, DJ

Martin, S

Munnerlyn, C

Chiara, P

Scirrotto, A

Sullivan, R

Wesley, D

Wilson, CJ

DE

Brayton, T

Peppers, J

Brown, E

Johnson, C

Brinkley, C

Taylor, H

DT

Kemoeatu, M

Lewis, D

Favorite, M

Harvey, L

Irvin, C

Kershaw, J

MacDonald, P

Oshinowo, B

William, L

S

Godfrey, C

Harris, C

Field, J

Teal, Q

Salley, N

LB

Beason, J

Davis, T

Diggs, N

Anderson, J

Conner, D

Heygood, A

Ivy, M

Johnson, L

Juergens, M

Leman, J

Miller, B

The following are the players I think will be around when the final cuts are made.

Though my count isn't 53 there are too many battles for backup positions I thought I would get other opinions.

Barnidge, G... A nice TE with a bright future. Might push King for #1 Spot and push Rosario off the roster.

Goodson, M. Seems to really be showing off and we need a Goings replacement

Fiammetta, T. Our future at FB. Seriously doubt he will replace Hoover this season but should learn alot for next season.

Martin, S. Rookie impressing the staff.

Wilson, CJ leading candidate for nickel spot vacated by Marshall

That takes me to 38. Leaving 15 spots to fight for.

Who will be standing in the end?

[CharlotteBeer.com]

For what it’s worth, it’s “McCown,” not “McNown.” It’s funny how often that mistake is made.

I think as far as skills positions go, the Panthers have more depth now than they have in quite some time. It will be interesting to see which receivers make the squad, especially since one or two of those receivers may be called upon to be our returner (I don’t know that we’ll be able to keep one designated returner, like Larry Beavers, for instance; though that would be nice).

[R0CKnR0LLA]

It's not definite that Bernadeau or Schwartz make the team. All the backup O-Line spots are pretty much up in the air at the moment.

[ncbobcat]

Here's my thoughts--first by numbers (53 man roster) then by players:

OFFENSE:............ DEFENSE:

QB-3.................... DL-9

RB-6.................... LB-6

WR-5................... CB-5

OL-8.................... S-4

............................24

TE-3

25

ST:

4

OFFENSE:

QB-Delhomme, McCown, Moore

RB-Williams, Stewart, Goodson, Lee (KO man) FB/HB: Hoover, Fiammetta

OL-Kalil, Vincent, Otah, Wharton, Gross, Bernadeau, Robinson, Cadogan,

WR- Smith, Muhammad, Jarrett, Robinson, Beavers (PR man)

TE- King, Rosario, Barnidge

DEFENSE:

DL- Peppers, Lewis, Kemoeatu, Johnson, Brown, Brayton, Irvin, Hayden, Favorite

LB- Davis, Beason, Connor, Diggs, Johnson, Anderson

CB- Gamble, Marshall, Wilson, Martin, Wesley

S- Harris, Godfrey, Salley, Scirrotto

SPECIAL TEAMS:

PK-Kasay K- Lloyd P-Baker LS-Jansen

[R0CKnR0LLA]

ncbobcat, I guess we won't be punting the ball? That should make things interesting to say the least.

[scpanther22]

i think anthony scirrotto has a chance to take a spot

[ncbobcat]

ncbobcat, I guess we won't be punting the ball? That should make things interesting to say the least.

Yeah, I got that fixed. A little insight would have been nice along with the sarcasm.

[R0CKnR0LLA]

Punters are people too, ya know

[ncbobcat]

Any players missing that some of you wouldn't agree with? Do most of you feel the the same about the reserves (since the starters are set)?

[ncbobcat]

Punters are people too, ya know

Ask a guy on the OL or DL, they may disagree.

I was wondering why I kept coming up with 52. I kept counting offensive and defensive numbers assuming the error was there.

[dksmith17]

Any players missing that some of you wouldn't agree with? Do most of you feel the the same about the reserves (since the starters are set)?

I really like your list. Maybe take out Beavers for Carter or just have 4 WRs and let Robinson return. I think that would open up a spot for hopefully Captain. I think Captain deserves a mention.

[dksmith17]

One thing I noticed though I disagree with. I highly doubt Dan Connor starts.

[ncbobcat]

I really like your list. Maybe take out Beavers for Carter or just have 4 WRs and let Robinson return. I think that would open up a spot for hopefully Captain. I think Captain deserves a mention.

I think Captain will make the practice squad, but yeah, he'll get cut initially.

Carter over Robinson could happen and I really wanted to keep him on the 53 man roster, though, the staff tends to stick with draft picks till the bitter end even at the detriment to slightly better undrafted FA players (See Colbert).

I think he too ends up on the practice squad.

Speaking of which, I might as well list it: (8 players)

1) Mortty Ivy-LB

2) Geoff Schwartz-OT

3) Kevin Brock-TE

4) Captain Munnerlyn-CB

5) Jason Carter-WR

6) Lonnie Harvey-DT

7) Hunter Cantwell-QB

8) Markus Manson-RB

[ncbobcat]

One thing I noticed though I disagree with. I highly doubt Dan Connor starts.

I think Diggs is starting to show some age. Rumor has it the competition was close last year and Diggs barely won out. I realize Dan is backing up Beason on the depth chart, but with the aggresive nature of the new defense, a heavy body on the strong side isn't what this scheme calls for.