4th round pick Mike Goodson turning heads at prractice

by CaroPanthers on Jun 9, 2009 7:49 PM EDT Comment 10 comments

Mike Goodson taking the ball on a hand-off.

During the Panthers team practices practically the only thing that can be heard is whistles and horns echoing off the field, or in some cases the coaches getting on the players during drills.

Last Tuesday morning was the exception, it was a awesome play by rookie Mike Goodson. Goodson left most of the players in awe with his speed. It was not a technical move he just stepped to the right followed by a quick cut up the field. But his speed on the play was the Panthers were looking for when they drafted him in the fourth round.

"He's got some jets, I know that," said quarterback Jake Delhomme
Goodson's speed has been on display since the Panthers' summer-school sessions opened last week. But this cut and run was as impressive a moment as you'll find in a practice where pads are absent, tackling is forbidden, contact is non-existent and instruction, rather than performance, is the highest priority.

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Not to always be hyper-critical...

But a link or a simple posting of an article is probably best served as a fanshot.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jun 9, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

and with the title being "prractice"

was the ‘prr-’ part supposed to be a Panther’s pun?

know what you believe in and why you believe in it

by MentallyMIA on Jun 9, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions

Probably is now.

by Flowing Willow on Jun 10, 2009 3:10 AM EDT up reply actions

Regardless............

Good article. I’m hoping that Goodson will be able to make the roster. To me, it seems like this year we have a lot more ‘quality’ players entering TC. I wonder if we’d have enough room on the 53 man roster to fit Goodson and Beavers — as return guys.

by boywonderncsu on Jun 10, 2009 9:11 AM EDT reply actions

No way...

If they’re not on the depth chart as anything more than returners, we don’t have two spots for the pair.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jun 10, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions

+1

At best, maybe we can sneak Beavers through waivers and have him on the practice squad. But I think Goodson makes the team as a 4th round pick with versatility to play so many other positions for us. Plus, he’s flashed good speed in the mini-camp and OTAs as well as the football savvy to make good decisions on when to cut and make guys miss. That might be a stronger advantage over a pure speed-demon like Beavers.

by NSpicer on Jun 10, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Well..

Goodson definitely has potential to fill in at the slot position, so I can see him making it —if he continues to impress and/or knocks Birmingham out of the RB3. I’ve not read enough to form a valid opinion on whether or not Beavers would make a better WR than Carter. Your thoughts?

by boywonderncsu on Jun 10, 2009 11:27 AM EDT reply actions

Birmingham's not going to make the roster.

If he wasn’t any more valuable than Goings, he won’t be kept over a 4th-rounder who can do much more.

And no, I don’t think Beavers’ success against DIII teams means he’s a better receiver than Carter, who’s at least shown he can do it against other pros in workouts and preseason games.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jun 10, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions