Hixon was named one of the 'best of the rest' by PFF

[CPF4LIFE]

So what does that mean? He's the best of the worst? Just so everyone knows, he's has worse stats than Lafell over his career... and that is with playing 3 years longer... So whatever you expect out of this guy, don't get your hopes up.

#justsaying #draftwrhigh

If Lafell was on a roster with Nicks, Cruz, and Randle he would be inactive on sundays.

[Jaxel]

If Lafell was on a roster with Nicks, Cruz, and Randle he would be inactive on sundays.

If you say so. Lol

[jarhead]

I think laFell has legitimate competition with Hixon on the roster. The bottom line when he is healthy and is called on to make a play he can do it.I like him more than Murphy

[CRA]

I think laFell has legitimate competition with Hixon on the roster. The bottom line when he is healthy and is called on to make a play he can do it.I like him more than Murphy

Some also would argue it is a case of the existing panther being downplayed and the new guy being overstated.

People are going on and on about Hixon's random clutch catches.....but isn't that pretty much EXACTLY what LaFell did?

I think we have two of the same guy...which is good bc both are better than the rest on the roster

[CPF4LIFE]

If you say so. Lol

Of course. Because i am realistic fan, not a biased fan.

[SauceBoss]

It's like the fat kid winning "most improved" on his tball team. HIXON SAVIOR TAVON AUSTIN ZOMG

[rayzor]

Some also would argue it is a case of the existing panther being downplayed and the new guy being overstated.

People are going on and on about Hixon's random clutch catches.....but isn't that pretty much EXACTLY what LaFell did?

I think we have two of the same guy...which is good bc both are better than the rest on the roster

agreed. the core has been strengthened.

[Herbert The Love Bug]

Well someone doesn't like advanced statistics.

stats are for brats

[jarhead]

Some also would argue it is a case of the existing panther being downplayed and the new guy being overstated.

People are going on and on about Hixon's random clutch catches.....but isn't that pretty much EXACTLY what LaFell did?

I think we have two of the same guy...which is good bc both are better than the rest on the roster

Thats why I called it legitimate competition.

[iamhubby1]

Thats why I called it legitimate competition.

Gettlemen has improved the competition level at DB and WR, and DL. That is nothing to quibble over. We still have the draft, and FA is still going strong. So we will be adding more pieces along the way.

We are a better team now than we were last year. With a little luck, we will be even better by the start of the year. IF we start 3-0 the Homers will be out of their minds with glee. The realists will be telling us we could still go 3-13.

So I guess the question becomes. For those folks afraid of the future, what will it take for you to regain your faith?

Better talent at the back end of the roster should improve ST and depth.

A young and improving team, with a solid core, that got a taste of victory last year

A coach and a franchise QB both in their 3^rd year

A Defense that finished strong got upgraded

An Offense that could be scary good

All legitimate reasons to be giddy over the future.

[CatfanMO]

I cant believe that no one has mentioned that Mike Cox was an honorable mention FB.