Panthers officially kickoff the 2019 season Color Rush Christian McCaffrey Jersey , we’ll take a look at the players on the roster whose jersey numbers equal the number of days remaining." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesCat Scratch Reader homepageHorizontal - WhiteCat Scratch Readera Carolina Panthers communityFollow Cat Scratch Reader online:Follow Cat Scratch Reader on TwitterFollow Cat Scratch Reader on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchCat Scratch Reader main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsAboutPanthersOddsShopStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 Training CampCSR Film RoomPanthers 2019 season opener countdown: 95 days to goNew,1commentAs we count down the days until our beloved Carolina Panthers officially kickoff the 2019 season, we’ll take a look at the players on the roster whose jersey numbers equal the number of days remaining.EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Panthers 2019 season opener countdown: 95 days to goTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Grant Halverson/Getty ImagesWe are officially close enough to the 2019 season that we can commence our annual roster countdown. There are only 95 days left until the Panthers kickoff the 2019 regular season, so next up on our countdown is number 95...Dontari Poe, Defensive tackleBioHeight: 6’3”Weight: 346 lbsAge: 28College: MemphisNFL Experience: 8 yearsHometown: Memphis, TNPoe was 2018’s big free agency signing for the Carolina Panthers. They had a large hole to fill in their defensive line after letting former first round pick Star Lotulelei walk in free agency. Poe, a highly touted first round pick himself, was supposed to fill that hole and more. Instead, his season was as lackluster as the rest of the Panthers’ defensive unit.Defensive tackle is often described as a position that doesn’t show up on the stats sheet, but Poe’s collection of a single sack and only nine tackles still qualifies as a disappointment. Chalk it up to a transition year with a new team Christian McCaffrey Jersey Boys , a down year for the whole team, or whatever else you want, the good news is that the there is plenty of room for improvement in 2019. There is also reason to expect it.The Panthers are clearly primed to run more frequently out of a defensive formation featuring three down linemen. This would put Poe at his natural, and previously stand-out position as a nose tackle lined up at the zero technique, or nose to nose with the opposing center. Combine that increased familiarity with the significant investment the Panthers have made this year to improve their defense upfront with the acquisitions of Brian Burns and Gerald McCoy and Poe’s season is looking nowhere but up. As we continue to keep pounding through the first week of Carolina Panthers training camp in 2019, left tackle remains one of the hottest topics of discussion." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesCat Scratch Reader homepageHorizontal - WhiteCat Scratch Readera Carolina Panthers communityFollow Cat Scratch Reader online:Follow Cat Scratch Reader on TwitterFollow Cat Scratch Reader on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchCat Scratch Reader main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsAboutPanthersOddsShopStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 Training CampCSR Film RoomThe Hog Molly Camp Report: Left Tackle dominates the discussion as usualNew,36commentsAs we continue to keep pounding through the first week of Carolina Panthers training camp in 2019, left tackle remains one of the hottest topics of discussion.EDTSome things just never change. Right next to death and taxes, you can probably pencil in ambiguity at the left tackle position for the Carolina Panthers as an easy addendum to that list of life’s certainties. Following the first few practices of training camp, we have seen Daryl Williams getting the lion’s share of reps at the offensive lines most important position Cheap Christian McCaffrey Jersey , with Greg Little spelling him during his vet-day and for the occasional breather. This may come as a surprise to many fans, but really, what could we have expected to be different?Well, the first possibility would have been Taylor Moton working at that position. Ultimately, I think it is the right thing for the team to keep their best offensive lineman from last season at the spot he dominated week in and week out. This shows a long term view of what our line can be, and I think the cohesion a unit can build by not constantly shuffling its pieces is more important than a potential short term gain by playing someone out of position. Moton is our long term solution at right tackle, so let’s find our left.That leaves Daryl Williams, a guy who spent last year injured but was formerly the starting right tackle, and your rookie second round pick Greg Little as the potential options on the left side. I don’t think there is any doubt that the team wants Greg Little to be the starter at left tackle for many many years, however Custom Christian McCaffrey Jersey , that doesn’t mean they should force the issue right away. The success rate for rookie left tackles in their first season is woefully low, and thrusting them into action too early has proven disastrous for the confidence of many a player in the past. Don’t read too much into the clip below, because this drill very much favors the defenders, but it does serve to show the kind of speed Little is going to need to adjust to in the NFL (by the way, a DEVASTATING swim move by Brian Burns).Taking that into consideration, it makes sense to give the veteran player who is playing on a prove it deal his best shot to make an impact while your rookie future sits and adapts to the speed of the NFL game. We are 100% certain to get Daryl Williams best shot this year as he attempts to prove to the NFL world that he is worth a sizable contract, whether from us or from another team. Ultimately, I still have a lot of concerns about Williams’ lateral agility, and fear that even his best might not be enough to give Cam Newton the protection you ideally want... but we have seen Cam Newton weather this type of situation before, and at least there is sunshine on the horizon for this always important left tackle position.Looking down the rest of the line... no real surprises to speak of. Greg Van Roten will return as your starting left guard Will Grier Carolina Panthers Jersey , and hopefully find a little more stability without trying to cover for Chris Clark. Matt Paradis is clearly the starting center, with Tyler Larsen the primary backup. On the right side, you’ve got plenty of stability in Trai Turner and Taylor Moton. Rookie Dennis Daley is probably assured a roster spot backing up the Tackle position, while competition for backup spots at guard is going to be pretty fierce. Right now, my money is on Taylor Hearn, but I probaly wouldn’t put more than a dollar on it. I would not be surprised if guard is a potential signing spot after cuts happen at the end of the preseason, along with safety and/or running back.