TE Dante Rosario Working the Middle

TE Dante Rosario is playing hard and trying to protect his spot on the depth chart form any upstart rookies.

The Panthers ran several plays for tight ends during Tuesday's summer school practice and backup Dante Rosario made the most of them. Rosario looked athletic and fast as he went up high to grab a few passes over the middle. With catches like that, Rosario might become a go-to guy on third downs, although Jeff King will likely continue to start and rookie Gary Barnidge could also see playing time.

 The Panthers need a player that is not afraid to go over the middle. Of course we know Moose falls in that category but he won’t be matched up on a LB. Rosario on the other hand should be able to shake loose in a hurry and present another option.

 On another note, I doubt rookie Gary Barnidge will see much playing time barring injury to those in front of him. I just don’t think there are enough TE plays to go around.

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Jake Inspires his Teammates

Having QB Jake Delhomme under center and zipping passes has his teammates feeling good.

"It's awesome to have your leader back under center," tight end Jeff King said.

"Having him back out there, his enthusiasm, is a joy to watch for sure," added coach John Fox.

So why does Jake & Company think his arm is stronger?

"I think a lot had to do with my rehab routine," Delhomme said. "I have become more specialized, I guess you can say in my lifts. So that has strengthened up everything in the arm, the fingers and the shoulder. But I do feel real good. Now it's easy to come on a one-a-day and do it. When you get back to back in training camp... But I anticipate not really having too many issues."

 "That's what they say about baseball pitchers, they come back stronger," King said. "The way he's been working, the way we've seen him work, I wouldn't doubt it."

 I think Jake will be a shew in for Comeback Player of the Year with his shiny new, extra strong elbow.

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Terrence Holt Continues Looking into the Future

Panthers S Terrence Holt continues to fantasize about playing NFL football on the same team as his brother Torry Holt. Apparently Torry is already thinking about his move away from the Rams.

"I think he just said something that he felt passionate about - that he has two years left and after that he's going to see where he can land, or if they don't re-sign him, see if he can get back here to Carolina."

 "I think that would be the ultimate," Terrence Holt said after Carolina's optional workout. "I think that would be the capper on our careers, or his career, since he's older than me."

 Of course I think Terrence might be taking things a little for granted. Rookie S Charles Godfrey is already running with the 1^st team so Terrence is looking at the back-up spot at best. Assuming he’s going to be with the Panthers two season from now is no sure thing.

 "I'm just trying to make it hard on the coaches, to make that decision tough," Holt said. "Hopefully I can put myself in the best position to be out there on Sundays."

 I hope so Terrence but in the mean time I wouldn’t help your brother burn any bridges in St. Louis. If you guys want to play together your best chance may be there.