The 2009 Panthers roster has started to settle and while there are many unknowns there are several things we do know. Taking into account the likely starters, the remaining question is how does the rest of the team stack up. Currently the team has around 85 signed players, which means-like it or not-32 players will have to be cut. Here is a first look at our possible 53 man roster.
The biggest unknown at this point are the lines, both defense and offense, so I fully admit this is where the most changes are likely to come. However, with the rest of the roster so close to set, who goes? My first thought with the lineup below is possible more depth on either line. Since we very rarely use a 5 WR set there isn't much need for all of them, so in my opinion this is where the first causality would be. Plus with the addition of Mike Goodson, he could possibly step in as WR as needed. I would guess it will be either Jason Carter or Ryne Robinson. With the promise that Jason Carter showed last year and the addition of several possible KR/PR I would say Ryne Robinson is the first one to go. I'm sure others will disagree.
So let the discussion begin.
| Pos | Starters | Backups | Cuts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Man Roster | |||
| Offense | |||
| QB | Jake Delhomme | Josh McCown Matt Moore |
Hunter Cantwell |
| RB | DeAngelo Williams | Jonathan Stewart Mike Goodson |
Jamall Lee Decori Birmingham Markus Manson |
| FB | Brad Hoover | Tony Fiammetta | -- |
| WR | Steve Smith Muhsin Muhammad |
Dewayne Jarrett Jason Carter Ryne Robinson |
Kenneth Moore Kevin McMahan Jason Chery Marcus Monk Larry Beavers |
| TE | Jeff King | Dante Rosario Gary Barnidge |
Kevin Brock |
| G | RG - Travelle Wharton LG - Keydrick Vincent |
Mackenzy Bernadeau Duke Robinson |
C.J. Davis |
| C | Ryan Kalil | Justin Geisinger (C/G) |
Keith Gray |
| T | LT - Jordan Gross RT - Jeff Otah |
Geoff Schwartz | Jonathan Palmer Gerald Cadogan Patrick Brown Garry Willams |
| Defense | |||
| DT | Maake Kemoeatu Damione Lewis |
Nick Hayden Corvey Irvin |
Marlon Favorite Patrick MacDonald Babatunde Oshinowo Lorenzo Williams Lonnie Harvey Justin Kershaw |
| DE | LE - Julius Peppers RE - Tyler Brayton |
Everette Brown Charles Johnson Hilee Taylor |
Casper Brinkley |
| LB | OLB - Thomas Davis MLD - Jon Beason OLB - Na'il Diggs |
Don Conner Landon Johnson James Anderson |
Brit Miller Mike Juergens Anthony Heygood Jeremy Leman Morty Ivy |
| CB | Chris Gamble Richard Marshall |
CJ WIlson Sherrod Martin Captain Munnerlyn |
Dante Wesley D.J. Clark |
| S | Chris Harris Charles Godfrey |
Quinton Teal Nate Salley |
Joe Fields Anthony Scirrotto |
| Specialist | |||
| Kicker | John Kasey | -- | -- |
| KO Specialist | Rhys Lloyd | -- | -- |
| Punter | Jason Baker | -- | -- |
| LS | J.J. Jansen |
-- |
Nick Sundberg |
Poll
Do you agree with the listed 53 man roster?
Completely agree, let's start the season tomorrow (122 votes)
Somewhat agree, but changes are needed (262 votes)
Way off base. What are you thinking? (11 votes)
395 total votes


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