09-04-2024, 07:16 PM -
I think Ian Thomas is going to be "Odd Man Out..". And I wouldn't be surprised if it happened pretty quickly. With this acquisition, the Panthers have essentially filled the "blocking" hole and made Ian Thomas the current year equivalent of "Mr. Irrelevant". Obviously, I don't KNOW anything, but I can't see the Panthers keeping five TEs on the roster. It just doesn't compute.
Of course, if this guy, Messiah Swinson, fails miserably as a blocker and contributor (maybe Special Teams..?), then maybe he disappears after the four weeks are concluded. In that case Ian Thomas could continue to 'exist' as the fourth TE.
I agree with LP here, that Ja’Tavion Sanders (and Tommy Tremble..) will be #1 & #2 in the TE room (there's room for discussion about WHEN Sanders will assume that role, and whether he will be #1 or #2..). Right now, TT is #1. I've lobbied for Jordan Matthews continuously since he arrived on the Panthers scene. He deserves the opportunity, and he has performed well.
That leaves one spot (#4..). Ian Thomas and Messiah Swinson will fight over it. One of these guys will soon be gone. The Panthers would not have signed Swinson to a 4-week stint on the 53 Roster without having 'plans' for an almost immediate solution. The Panthers will NOT carry five TEs on the 53 for long....
Of course, if this guy, Messiah Swinson, fails miserably as a blocker and contributor (maybe Special Teams..?), then maybe he disappears after the four weeks are concluded. In that case Ian Thomas could continue to 'exist' as the fourth TE.
I agree with LP here, that Ja’Tavion Sanders (and Tommy Tremble..) will be #1 & #2 in the TE room (there's room for discussion about WHEN Sanders will assume that role, and whether he will be #1 or #2..). Right now, TT is #1. I've lobbied for Jordan Matthews continuously since he arrived on the Panthers scene. He deserves the opportunity, and he has performed well.
That leaves one spot (#4..). Ian Thomas and Messiah Swinson will fight over it. One of these guys will soon be gone. The Panthers would not have signed Swinson to a 4-week stint on the 53 Roster without having 'plans' for an almost immediate solution. The Panthers will NOT carry five TEs on the 53 for long....
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