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Every year, fans fall in and out of love with certain players. We always have favorites who didn’t make the team or who we believe, given a real opportunity, could contribute positively to the team. Coincidentally, we nourish these affections as we fall out of love with guys who are approaching the twilight of their career or who we believe never fully capitalizes on their potential. I’m one of these fans.
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The Panthers gave him a solid look last year. He was small, inexperienced, and had a few miscues in the preseason. The physicality of the NFL seemed to be a big challenge for the undrafted rookie. He didn't make a bad impression, however. He showed off his killer speed, played aggressive and confident, and seemed willing to leave it all out on the field. He looked cool under pressure, even when the ball bounced the wrong way.
Read MoreWell folks, you can put down your binoculars and let out a disappointing sigh, the Byrd has flown the coop. After a solid start through his first two preseason games, Byrd’s production steadily declined.
Read MoreAfter the first two preseason games, Damiere Byrd has firmly planted himself in the fight for a roster spot. Our man has tallied 5 receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown thus far, good for the top three in each category among our receivers throughout the first two games. Though the brutal loss of Kelvin Benjamin brings little good, a silver lining may be the possibility of a young receiver stepping up in his absence. Byrd finds himself with a far greater chance of making the final roster than when the preseason first began, but he is still a “long shot” for right now.
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