Tag: Terrace Marshall Jr.

Panthers HC Dave Canales speaks on team’s WR, TE competitions

Panthers HC Dave Canales went into some great detail about the developments at the WR and TE positions.

The Carolina Panthers haven’t had the most productive pass catchers in the NFL of late. But perhaps a new offense and a little competition will change that.

First-year head coach Dave Canales spoke with reporters after Wednesday’s session of mandatory minicamp. And as the team heads into a summer break before training camp, Joe Person of The Athletic asked if any competitions have been catching his eye.

“Shoot, I mean, I can’t really speak about one position without speaking about all of them, Joe, honestly,” Canales replied. “Start with the offense—I love the versatility and the players that we have in the tight end room. I think that we have a really strong group there. And so I see a group that they’re all gonna be pushing to see who those guys are.

“And Tommy [Tremble], Ian [Thomas] had a fantastic spring. Ja’Tavion [Sanders] showed that he can play football while he’s still learning stuff about our offense. He wants to know, he’s focused and locked in. Sully, Stephen Sullivan, the talent that he brings, how he can stretch the field, the length that he plays with. And even a guy like Jordan Matthews who understands how critical special teams is—for him to show he can be a reliable player there and then to do some things on offense too that we like.”

The Panthers haven’t seen much out of the tight end spot since the days of franchise great Greg Olsen. Over the past three seasons, all players at the spot have combined for 1,530 yards and eight touchdowns on 154 receptions.

Canales would then touch on the wideouts.

“At the receiver position, we have a bunch of guys that have been here for a while that are so hungry,” he added. “[Adam] Thielen was here, but Terrace Marshall, who’s had a fantastic last couple of weeks. Michael Strachan got back out there and he’s big and fast, just showing what he can do there. Ihmir Smith-Marsette makes a great play every day.

“Of course, having Diontae [Johnson] out there—he brings another element. He’s special. He knows how to play the game. He’s fast, he gets it, he’s a change-of-pace, a little bit different from the guys we have. Xavier [Legette], we gotta get him back out there so we can work him through that. But another good, solid group of guys that are executing what we want them to.”

Following a season full of separation problems, the Panthers added two very intriguing receivers—former Pro Bowler Diontae Johnson and 2024’s 32nd overall pick Xavier Legette. Legette, however, has remained sidelined for much of the spring due to a hamstring injury.

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Panthers HC Dave Canales asked about status of WR Terrace Marshall Jr.

Dave Canales on Terrace Marshall Jr.: “Hopefully, we’ll create an environment where he’s able to get onto our offense and be able to show us something.”

Will the third head coach be the charm for Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr.?

That third head coach, Dave Canales, spoke with reporters following Wednesday’s session of organized team activities. He was asked about what he’s seen thus far from Marshall Jr., who has struggled to find his stride in the NFL.

“He’s been reliable,” Canales replied. “He’s doing what we’re asking him to do. He’s running the right routes. You can see that this is a big man with speed in there. And I think that the more comfortable he’s getting with our system, our concepts—the faster he looks.

“I’m really curious to see where he takes that this year. I know that he’d had a couple of years here, and really hasn’t produced to the potential of what people might think. But hopefully we’ll create an environment where he’s able to get onto our offense and be able to show us something—especially when we get into more competitive settings.”

As Canales stated, Marshall Jr. hasn’t put up the production at the pro level The 2021 second-round pick, under former head coaches Matt Rhule and Frank Reich, amassed just 64 receptions for 767 yards and one touchdown over three seasons.

Marshall Jr., who reportedly requested a trade last year, may still have a tough time fitting in—even with Canales’ optimism. The Panthers have since traded for former Pro Bowler Diontae Johnson and used the 2024 draft’s 32nd overall pick on Xavier Legette.

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Potential 2024 offseason cuts and cap casualties for the Panthers

Who could be on the chopping block for the Panthers this offseason?

The Carolina Panthers aren’t exactly strapped for cash heading into free agency, but they aren’t exactly loaded with it either. So, how can they inch closer to the latter situation?

Here are four potential cap casualties for this offseason:

Best and worst PFF grades from Panthers’ Week 18 loss to Buccaneers

Panthers CB Jaycee Horn strapped on the seatbelt to close out the 2023 campaign.

Which Carolina Panthers did well on the final test of the 2023 season?

Here are the best and worst Pro Football Focus grades from the Week 18 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Studs and duds from Panthers’ Week 18 loss to Buccaneers

Derrick Brown was a big stud in a season full of duds for the 2023 Carolina Panthers.

Who shined and who struggled in the final game of the season?

Here are the studs and duds from the Carolina Panthers’ 9-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Panthers Week 16 inactives: CJ Henderson a healthy scratch vs. Packers

The Panthers have scratched six players ahead of their Week 16 matchup against the Packers, including CB CJ Henderson.

All of this afternoon’s scratches are healthy ones for the Carolina Panthers.

Headlining the list of inactives ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers is cornerback CJ Henderson, who played zero defensive snaps in Week 14 and six in Week 15. Since returning from his concussion, the soon-to-be free agent has accounted for just 28 of a possible 166 defensive snaps.

Joining Henderson on the sideline will be wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr., who has also been phased out of late. The former second-round pick has not played since Carolina’s Week 10 loss to the Chicago Bears.

Here’s the full list of inactives for the Panthers:

  • CB CJ Henderson
  • OT Ricky Lee
  • OLB Eku Leota
  • WR Terrace Marshall Jr.
  • WR Mike Strachan
  • DL Chris Wormley

The Packers, however, are not as healthy as the home team. Their naughty list includes a handful of key names:

  • LB De’Vondre Campbell
  • LB Brenton Cox Jr.
  • OT Caleb Jones
  • WR Jayden Reed
  • CB Robert Rochell
  • S Darnell Savage
  • WR Christian Watson

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Panthers Week 15 inactives: 2 WRs down as healthy scratches vs. Falcons

The Panthers are heading into their Week 15 matchup against the Falcons with just four active wide receivers.

With the rainy and windy forecast now proven to be correct, the Carolina Panthers are preparing to be grounded.

Wideouts Terrace Marshall Jr. and Mike Strachan have been ruled out as healthy scratches for today’s potentially sloppy matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. That’ll leave the Panthers with just four receivers at their disposal—Adam Thielen, DJ Chark, Jonathan Mingo and Ihmir Smith-Marsette.

Marshall Jr. will be inactive for the fifth straight game. The former second-round pick has amassed 18 receptions for 134 yards in his third NFL season.

Carolina, also in anticipation of a run-heavy approach, called up guards Gabe Jackson and J.D. DiRenzo from their practice squad yesterday afternoon. Both are standard elevations.

Here’s the full list of inactives for the Panthers this afternoon:

  • CB D’Shawn Jamison
  • OLB Eku Leota
  • WR Terrace Marshall Jr.
  • OT David Sharpe
  • WR Mike Strachan
  • TE Ian Thomas

And as for the visiting Falcons:

  • OLB Bud Dupree
  • TE John FitzPatrick
  • WR Mack Hollins
  • OL Chris Lindstrom
  • OL Kaleb McGary
  • DL David Onyemata
  • QB Logan Woodside (emergency third QB)

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Panthers Week 11 inactives: Terrace Marshall Jr. a healthy scratch vs. Cowboys

Panthers WR Terrace Marshal Jr. is a healthy scratch for the Week 11 clash with the Cowboys.

Well, Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich won’t have to worry about forgetting Terrace Marshall Jr. this week.

The third-year wide receiver is a healthy scratch for Sunday’s matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Marshall Jr., who was reportedly granted permission to seek a trade earlier this season, has recorded 18 catches for 134 yards in eight games.

Carolina’s offense will also be without tight end Hayden Hurst, who is currently in concussion protocol. Fellow tight end Ian Thomas should, however, provide some depth—as he was officially activated from injured reserve on Saturday afternoon.

The Panthersm additionally, won’t have cornerbacks Jaycee Horn (hamstring) and CJ Henderson (concussion) nor outside linebacker Marquis Haynes Sr. (back)—all of whom were ruled out on Friday.

Here is the full group of inactives for the team in Week 11:

  • OLB Marquis Haynes Sr.
  • CB CJ Henderson
  • TE Hayden Hurst
  • G Nash Jensen
  • OT Ricky Lee
  • WR Terrace Marshall Jr.

And here’s who’s down for Dallas:

  • CB Noah Igbinoghene
  • QB Trey Lance (emergency third QB)
  • OT Asim Richards
  • CB Eric Scott
  • RB Deuce Vaughn

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Bryce Young is NFL’s most accurate passer (by far) in this bittersweet stat

This Bryce Young stat may make you happy and sad at the same time.

As he probably should have, Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich stuck by his players last week—more specifically, his pass catchers. He told reporters, contrary to popular belief, that the team’s receivers are “getting open enough.”

Well, someone has some numbers that beg to differ.

According to Football Insights, Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is the NFL’s most accurate thrower to open/wide open receivers on passes of at least five air yards. But the bad news is that he has the lowest percentage of throws where his receivers have gained open separation.

Of the Carolina pass catchers evaluated by NFL’s Next Gen Stats this season, none have averaged more than 3.2 yards of separation. That group includes Hayden Hurst (3.2), Terrace Marshall Jr. (3.1), Adam Thielen (2.9), DJ Chark (2.5) and Jonathan Mingo (2.1).

Young’s rookie campaign certainly hasn’t benefitted from those outcomes. The No. 1 overall pick is averaging just 195.0 passing yards per contest with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions over eight starts.

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Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young needs to stop making the same mistakes

Panthers quarterback Bryce Young keeps making the same mistakes in his rookie season, and the clock is ticking for that to change.

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Through the first half of the 2023 NFL season, the Carolina Panthers have trailed the Houston Texans quite decidedly in the first-round quarterback sweepstakes. While C.J. Stroud of the Texans has made the Offensive Rookie of the Year contest redundant and is starting to get legitimate NFL MVP talk, Bryce Young of the Panthers is still trying to find his feet.

Stroud has completed 173 of 279 passes (62.0%) for 2,270 yards (8.1 YPA), 14 touchdowns, one interceptions, and a passer rating of 102.9. He ranks second in DVOA and third in DYAR among all NFL quarterbacks this season — not just rookies.

Coming into Thursday night’s game against the Chicago Bears, Young has completed 161 of 252 passes (63.9%) for 1,375 yards (5.5 YPA), eight touchdowns, seven interceptions, and a passer rating of 77.1. He ranks second-to-last in the NFL behind Daniel Jones of the New York Giants in DYAR, and third-to-last in DVOA behind Jones and P.J. Walker of the Cleveland Browns.

Stroud is the Texans’ franchise quarterback without any doubt, while Panthers head coach Frank Reich is fielding questions about whether he should bench Young in favor of Andy Dalton.

“I suppose that’s a fair question,” Reich said after Carolina’s 27-13 Week 9 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. “But I can honestly tell you that thought’s never even came close to my mind.”

Whether or not the Panthers might eventually sit their first overall pick if things keep going the ways in which they’re going, things are bad with this team and this quarterback.

“I think it’s just understanding that, good or bad, you have to be able to turn the page,” Young said after the Colts loss. “Whatever it is you’ve done, positive or negative, doesn’t entitle you to anything next week and doesn’t entitle you to the next opponent. So just the importance of context.

“We’re all competitors. We all feel this. We’re going to feel this loss. I certainly do.”

“It is what it is. But at the same time, that doesn’t entitle me to anything, good or bad, moving forward. And in the NFL, no one feels sorry for anyone. And we have the opportunity where we have to turn the page, and we have to do it quickly. It’s a great opportunity for us to be able to bounce back.”

Nobody feels sorry for Young, and until he stops repeating some mistakes that have led to a lot of those seven interceptions, he’s going to have issues… because the recurrent themes are problematic for any quarterback.

So, let’s get into what those themes are.