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Roster Stock Report: Pre-season week 1

Justifications with JaDarius

Much like the stock market, the nature of life on an NFL roster can be one with its share of ups and downs. For players and investors alike, the goal is to add value to their portfolios and avoid losses.

However, the highs are not always consistent. The lows are bound to come. The best in both fields are skilled in reacting correctly to good and bad days.

For the players, stringing together solid performances will help their case to crack the final roster. In addition, responding positively to bad outings can help them get back on track. On the other hand, bad outings and reacting negatively to bad performances may leave them on the outside looking in.

With one preseason game in the rear-view, let’s review the lowest fallers and highest risers.

Honorable Mention (risers)

  • Chuba Hubbard, RB
  • Frankie Luvu, LB
  • Marquis Haynes, EDGE
  • Sam Franklin, S
  • Tommy Tremble, TE

Lowest Fallers:

Trent Scott came into camp as one of the players set to challenge for the starting LT spot. Unfortunately, his outing this game did not fully confirm his ability. The Colt’s speedy pass rushers gave him fits and forced a false start infraction from Scott.

It was not a completely bad day for Scott, as he did his part in blocking a T-E stunt from the Colts front, but this outing probably will not help him earn more snaps at LT with the first team.

 

Joey Slye started the game strong with three conversions from 29, 28, and 41 yards, respectively, but he would then miss an extra point and a 63-yard field goal back-to-back.

On the day, Slye was 4/6 on kicks. The deep 63-yard attempt notwithstanding, he didn’t have a bad day. Still, Slye hasn’t laid the concerns at kicker to rest for the team either. He could find himself in another kicking competition before the season opener this year.

 

Roy got the start against the Colts and was, for the most part, a non-factor.

He was consistently moved from the point of attack by the Colts OL and appeared to have trouble disengaging blocks and getting into the backfield against one blocker.

He doesn’t play a stat-padding position, but the team will need to revisit the rotation structure if he doesn’t improve at eating blocks and getting off blocks.

 

Troy Pride Jr. started behind the 8-ball when the team released their unofficial depth chart. He was the 7th corner listed after seeing meaningful playing time last season.

The Colts seemed to pick on Pride, and while he made some solid plays, he gave up consecutive chunk plays that led to a Colts score.

Pride Jr. also sustained an apparent knee injury and required a cart to leave the field. Hopefully, the injury isn’t severe, and he can continue to compete for snaps.

 

Martez Ivey had the roughest game of all the players. He had to wait until well into the second half to get snaps at LT.

When the Panthers faced a crucial 3rd down in the 4th quarter, he committed two of three consecutive false start penalties, turning a 3rd & 2 into a 3rd & 17.

He is already on the bubble as the 4th left tackle listed on the depth chart.

 

Highest Risers:

P.J. Walker proved last season that he could stick on an NFL roster after staving off Will Grier for QB 2 on the depth chart. But, unfortunately, the issue that showed up in his lone start was decision-making.

Walker showed improvement in that area and was still able to show off his arm talent. He left some yards on the field by not running when he had the opportunity, but Walker will remain QB 2, and he might even force the coaches to consider a legitimate competition for the starting job with Sam Darnold.

 

Sean Chandler was a standout performer thus far in training camp.

He got the start opposite Sam Franklin and made a huge defensive stop on 3rd down to get the defense off the field. The team used him at both safety spots, and he looked effective in that role.

His performance might open the door for a battle with Juston Burris for 1st team reps.

 

Kenny Robinson did a little bit of everything for the team on Sunday.

He is primarily a free safety but showed his desire and willingness to tackle in run support. That desire yielded a big hit on the ball carrier. Robinson also secured the lone INT for the panthers on the day.

Along with Chandler, Robinson brought energy to the defense. It would be a shocker not to see his snap count reflect his performance.

 

The drops that Terrace Marshall Jr. had early in camp did not carry over into the game. Instead, he was reliable and caught passes he should have. In addition to being sure-handed, he flashed his chunk play ability when he extended his route up the sideline for a 60-yard catch-and-run.

Coach Rhule mentioned that he would bring Marshall Jr along slowly as he recovered from his injury, but it appears that he may be more ready than projected.

 

Hoskins was the highest riser on Sunday.

He successfully beat his blocker when in a 1-on-1 situation consistently. To adjust for this, the Colts tried to double team him and get him off the spot, and Hoskins did not give up much ground.

He defeated block attempts with his hands and footwork, which other interior d-linemen did not display in Sunday’s game. Hoskins should shoot up the depth chart if he can carry this momentum.

Filed Under: Justifications with JaDarius

Camp Wofford 2021: Day 11 Observations

Training Camp Observations

The last practice before heading up to Indianapolis was brief for the Panthers. With joint practices ahead on Thursday and Friday with the Colts, the players only wore helmets, jerseys, and shorts on this 80° morning in Spartanburg. LB Denzel Perryman, CB A.J. Bouye, WR Keith Kirkwood were in red jerseys riding bicycles as they missed practice. OL Dennis Daley was excused from his 2nd practice in a row to deal with a family-related issue. C Matt Paradis was back but in a green jersey. LT Cam Erving was also limited in practice as he recovers from a shoulder injury.

 

11 on 11 Situational Football

With practice only being 90 minutes long, the team periods focused solely on two-minute offense and time management situations. Here are the highlighted plays:

S Jeremy Chinn got an early INT on a pass from QB Sam Darnold, intended for TE Dan Arnold.

QB Will Grier threw a pass right into the hands of RB Spencer Brown, who bobbled it. Chinn was right there and almost had his 2nd pick of the day.

Darnold threw three consecutive passes to WRs D.J. Moore, Robby Anderson, and WR Terrace Marshall Jr. to set up a 45-yard field goal conversion by K Joey Slye to end the half.

Grier threw two consecutive passes to WR Brandon Zylstra. The first was a 45-yard bomb downfield. The 2nd was about 20 yards as he dragged both feet for the completion.

CB Stanley Thomas-Oliver made a huge pass deflection while covering WR Omar Bayless.

 

Rush Review

Overall it was good to see Coach Rhule put heavy emphasis on different types of critical game-time situations. Without pads on the offensive line struggled to block the defensive front seven. Had it been real-time, there would have been six to eight sacks easily. It’s going to be interesting to see how the joint practices will go with the Indianapolis Colts this coming Thursday and Friday.

Filed Under: Training Camp Observations

Camp Wofford 2021: Day 10 Observations

Training Camp Observations

With another pushed-back start time of 10:00 am, the Carolina Panthers felt the return of warmer temperatures in the low 80s. They continue to build upon the recent momentum lately as they perfect their own craft in the team schemes. This practice saw the return of WR Robby Anderson, who missed the last two practices with personal family matters back in Florida.

LT Cam Erving, LB Clay Johnston, and DT Caraun Reid joined CB A.J. Bouye and LB Denzel Perryman in the red jerseys for players who are not practicing. C Matt Paradis and OL Dennis Daley are not here due to approved absence for personal reasons.

 

7 on 7 drills

LB Jermaine Carter Jr. got an INT on the 1st play, a pass by QB Sam Darnold that CB Jaycee Horn tipped.

Darnold comes right back the very next play and throws a TD pass to TE Dan Arnold.

QB P.J. Walker threw a TD pass to TE Colin Thompson.

QB Will Grier threw a TD pass to WR C.J. Saunders.

S Sean Chandler continues to be the best safety not named Jeremy Chinn in camp so far. He has just added his 6th pass deflection to go along with two forced fumbles.

 

11 on 11 drills

1st team offensive line today

LT Taylor Moton LG Pat Elflein C Sam Tecklenburg RG John Miller RT Trent Scott

Darnold scrambled out of the pocket to hit WR D.J. Moore on a deep 30+ yard pass on the 1st play.

WR Robby Anderson made a great one-handed TD grab from a pass from Darnold.

WR C.J. Saunders caught the final play for a TD from Darnold.

Rush Review

WR David Moore was carted off the field during the 1st session of 11 on 11 drills but returned to practice shortly afterward.  The practice was only an hour and a half today, as it ended at 11:30 am. However, the energy and focus were good today as it seems the players get more comfortable with each other each day.

 

Filed Under: Training Camp Observations

Camp Wofford 2021: Day 9 Observations

Training Camp Observations

The Carolina Panthers returned to training camp in sunny Spartanburg SC this Sunday after having Saturday off following a rainy Fan Fest Friday night in Charlotte NC. The scheduled start time of 8:30am was pushed back to 9:30am. WR Robby Anderson was still excused from practice again to attend to a personal family issue. LB Denzel Perryman, CB A.J. Bouye, DB Myles Hartsfield, S Kenny Robinson, WR Keith Kirkwood and WR Krishawn Hogan all had on red jerseys which means they sat out practice. RG John Miller got a veteran day off.

 

1 on 1 drills (OL vs. DL)

Trent Scott vs. Brian Burns: Scott won

Cam Erving vs. Haason Reddick: Reddick won

Matt Paradis vs. Derrick Brown: Brown won

Dennis Daley vs. DaQuan Jones: Jones won

Pat Elflein vs. Morgan Fox: Elflein won

Deonte Brown vs. Daivyon Nixon: Brown won

Brady Christensen vs. Christian Miller: Miller won

Taylor Moton vs. Marquis Haynes: Haynes won

Greg Little vs. Yetur Gross-Matos: Gross-Matos won

 

11 on 11 (Goal To Go Drills)

LB Paddy Fisher forced RB Chuba Hubbard to fumble (fumbled twice) and also had two tackles for loss.

DT Brayvion Roy split a double team to get a tackle for loss on RB Rodney Smith on a 4th down play.

S Sean Chandler had a run stuff on the one yard line on RB Reggie Bonnafon.

QB Sam Darnold threw a TD pass to TE Ian Thomas who ran a very nice route to get open between two defenders.  Very next play Darnold threw another TD pass to TE Dan Arnold.

QB P.J. Walker threw a TD pass each to TE Tommy Tremble and TE Colin Thompson.

RB Christian McCaffrey scored two TD runs. The first was off an inside zone run. The second was an off tackle run.

RB Reggie Bonnafon scored a TD run on a toss sweep play in which he made two defenders miss him before getting in the end zone.

 

Rush Review

C Matt Paradis left practice early with some back tightness. Coach Rhule said it was pre-cautionary and nothing serious. Paradis was already given permission to be excused for tomorrow’s Monday practice for personal reasons. LG Pat Elflein slide over to C to replace Paradis while LT Matt Kaskey slide over to LG to cover for Elflein. LB Shaq Thompson was a full participant at practice today after being off for a week with a soft tissue injury. The entire coaching staff had to run 20 yard sprints after practice because K Joey Slye made the last FG attempt from 53 yards.  It is good to see both the offense and defense take turns executing consistently.

 

 

Filed Under: Training Camp Observations

Camp Wofford 2021: Day 8 Observations

Training Camp Observations

With another cooler than average morning with 75° coming down from partly cloudy Spartanburg skies the Carolina Panthers continued to build upon improving from the day before. CB A.J. Bouye, LB Shaq Thompson, LB Denzel Perryman and DT DaQuan Jones did not practice today. Owner David Tepper and GM Scott Fitterer were on the field watching practice.

 

11 on 11 drills

#1. RB Christian McCaffrey runs behind the successful double team block of C Matt Paradis and RG John Miller on DT Derrick Brown to bounce outside and outrun the secondary to score a 50 yard TD.

#2. QB Sam Darnold scrambled to his left from the 32 yard line and threw a TD pass to TE Dan Arnold in the back of the end zone.

#3. CB Donte Jackson made a spectacular leaping pass deflection on a pass intended for WR D.J. Moore along the sideline.

#4. DT Daivyon Nixon split the double team block of RT Brady Christensen and RG David Moore to get a TFL on RB Rodney Smith.

 

11 on 11 red zone drills.

#1. On 2nd down from the 20 yard line QB Sam Darnold throws a TD pass to TE Dan Arnold.

#2. On 3rd down from the 11 yard line QB Sam Darnold throws a TD pass to WR Robby Anderson.

#3. On another 3rd down from the six yard line QB Sam Darnold throws a TD pass to RB Chuba Hubbard.

#4. On 4th down from the seven yard line QB P.J. Walker throws a TD pass to WR David Moore.

 

Rush Review

S Sam Franklin got alot of 1st team reps alongside S Jeremy Chinn. LB Frankie Luvu had four QB pressures. LB Julian Stanford two run stops and two pass deflections. Overall another strong day for the Panthers offensive players. QB Sam Darnold displayed very good scrambling ability by picking up two 1st downs with his legs. The focus on situational football was evident today and refreshing to see.

Filed Under: Training Camp Observations

Camp Wofford 2021: Day 7 Observations

Training Camp Observations

With a temperature of around 72°, it was a rare cool morning in Spartanburg for the month of August. But the offensive players for the Carolina Panthers brought their own heat to the field. From 1st team drill to the last one, the offense dominated tempo today. A great sight was seeing WR Keith Kirkwood back at practice today. Unfortunately, he has been diagnosed with a concussion, so he was off on the sidelines. Also, CB A.J. Bouye, LB Shaq Thompson, and LB Denzel Perryman did not practice as indicated by all wearing the red jerseys.

11 on 11 Session Part 1

The offense came out with a determined purpose from the start.  The 1st team offense lead by QB Sam Darnold scored three TDs via the pass. Darnold was 4-4 passing with a TD pass each to WR D.J. Moore, WR Robby Anderson and RB Christian McCaffrey. The 2nd team offense was lead by QB P.J. Walker score two TDs via the pass. Walker threw both TDs passes to WR Brandon Zylstra.

Two Minute Offense Drill

It was during this session that the defense finally starting making plays. CB Jaycee Horn knocked away the ball thrown by QB Sam Darnold, intended for WR D.J. Moore.  DE/LB Brian Burns and LB Hasson Reddick both had back-to-back “sacks.”  The drive ended with K Joey Slye converting a 47 yard FG attempt. The 2nd team offense tried to get within scoring range but was overwhelmed by the pressure up the middle from DT Brayvion Roy and DT Daivyon Nixon that forced incomplete passes from QB Will Grier. S Kenny Robinson made a great pass deflection on WR Omar Bayless to force 4th down.

11 on 11 Session Part 2

RB Christian McCaffrey kept the offensive momentum going by scoring two TD runs during this period. His ability to run between the tackles is so amazing to watch. Once he reaches the 2nd level of the defense, he has yet to be stopped so far during camp. QB Sam Darnold threw another TD pass to WR D.J. Moore during this 2nd session. CB Jaycee Horn made a good pass deflection on TE Dan Arnold.  The first fight of training camp came when CB Troy Pride Jr. tackled WR Robby Anderson while out of bounds. Anderson then came up behind Pride Jr. and punched him in the back of the helmet. The altercation was quickly broken up, and Coach Matt Rhule made both players run laps.

Rush Review

The offensive line on both the 1st and 2nd teams stood out today, with solid performances by C Matt Paradis, RT Taylor Moton, LT Trent Scott, G Deonte Brown, and G John Miller. Also, RT Brady Christensen had a solid day as well. Overall, it was good to see a dominant effort by the guys in the trenches today.

Filed Under: Training Camp Observations

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