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a Panthers officially kickoff the 2019 season Blue James Bradberry Jersey , we’ll take a look at the players on the roster whose jersey numbers mimic the amount of days remaining." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteCat Scratch Readera Carolina Panthers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsAboutPanthersOddsShopStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomPanthers 2019 season opener countdown: 97 days to goNew,3commentsAs 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 mimic the amount of days remaining.EDTShareTweetShareSharePanthers 2019 season opener countdown: 97 days to goBob Donnan-USA TODAY SportsWe are officially close enough to the 2019 season that we can commence our annual roster countdown. There are only 97 days left until the Panthers kickoff the 2019 regular season, so next up on our countdown is number 97...Mario Addison, Defensive endBioHeight: 6’3”Weight: 260 lbsAge: 31College: TroyNFL Experience: 9 yearsHometown: Tarrant James Bradberry Jersey 2019 , ALMario Addison is currently the Carolina Panthers most established pass rusher, and is going to be relied upon to help bring a stable of young pass rushing talent up to speed. He has worked hard to develop his craft, and should be able to help these youngsters develop and contribute. Last year was another consistent season for Super Mario, one in which he notched nine sacks and forced a couple of fumbles. That is right in line with his career average, but is also an indicator of why he can’t be “the guy” headlining the team’s pass rush.Addison is still lightning quick off the ball and has a devastating speed rush with a nice inside counter Stitched Da’Norris Searcy Jersey , as well as inside spin move. In an obvious passing situation his abilities shine brightly and there aren’t many tackles in the NFL who can consistently keep up. He’ll continue to be an important piece on this defensive line for several more seasons, but now that he’s on the wrong side of 30, it’s a good thing the Panthers acquired a lot of young talent in the draft this year to help him. Will 2019 be the season when No. 54 - Shaq Thompson - finally breaks out?" />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: 54 days to goNew,20commentsWill 2019 be the season when No. 54 - Shaq Thompson - finally breaks out? EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Panthers 2019 season opener countdown: 54 days to goTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Grant Halverson/Getty ImagesThe No. 54 is currently worn by Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson. Here’s a look at Shaq and his potential contribution in Carolina for the 2019 season.Shaq Thompson, LinebackerBioHeight: 6’0”Weight:230 lbsAge: 25 yearsCollege: WashingtonExperience: 5 yearsShaq Thompson was the Panthers’ first round pick in 2015 (No. 25 overall) and spent his four seasons playing third fiddle to fellow linebackers Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis. Shaq is clearly both talented and effective Youth Jarius Wright Jersey , but with the Panthers abundance of talent at linebacker he has only played in 52 percent of Carolina’s defensive snaps throughout his four year career. That’s about to change. Thomas Davis is (sadly) now a member of the Los Angeles Chargers meaning Shaq should get all the playing time he can handle. The Panthers picked up his fifth-year option at $9.2 million allowing the team to get at least one more year of his services and/or additional time to try to work out a long-term deal.This season could be a breakout year for Thompson where productivity finally meets opportunity. Shaq has been good when he’s been on the field. Last year, for example, Pro Football Focus rated Thompson as the No. 31 linebacker in the NFL, which is solid, but it trailed both Luke (No. 2) and TD (No. 17). In 2018 he racked up 79 tackles Stitched Jarius Wright Jersey , a career high, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him approach 100 tackles in 2019 assuming he stays healthy. And the Panthers will need Shaq to stay healthy. After years of having plenty of depth at linebacker, Carolina goes into 2019 with a suddenly thin linebacker corps outside of Shaq and Luke.The Panthers have taken the long view with Shaq, who is still just 25 years old. He has spent the last four seasons in the equivalent of NFL linebacker graduate school learning at the feet of Nobel laureates in Dr. Kuechly and Dr. Davis. This season will likely be the first since Shaq Thompson donned a Panthers jersey that he will get a full-time starting workload. I’m excited to see what he can do.