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Smith's WR replacement isn't set
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Coach John Fox said the Panthers haven't decided who will start in place of injured wide receiver Steve Smith against Washington. "That will be close to a game-time decision," Fox said.Smith sustained a pulled hamstring muscle last week and could miss another week or two. Karl Hankton is listed second on the depth chart. Rookie Walter Young is third, but might be a better bet to start. Young has been getting most of the work with the first team since Smith's injury.
Smith's roles in the return game also must be filled. Michael Bates and Terrence Wilkins are likely to return kickoffs, with Wilkins expected to handle punt returns. -- P.Y.
>> I would love to see how Young handles the pressure of 1st team defenders. With all the good I have heard coming from camp I'd almost bet he would do just fine if his nerves don't get the best of him.
SECOND DOWN.
Coach John Fox said the Panthers haven't decided who will start in place of injured wide receiver Steve Smith against Washington. "That will be close to a game-time decision," Fox said.Smith sustained a pulled hamstring muscle last week and could miss another week or two. Karl Hankton is listed second on the depth chart. Rookie Walter Young is third, but might be a better bet to start. Young has been getting most of the work with the first team since Smith's injury.
Smith's roles in the return game also must be filled. Michael Bates and Terrence Wilkins are likely to return kickoffs, with Wilkins expected to handle punt returns. -- P.Y.
>> I would love to see how Young handles the pressure of 1st team defenders. With all the good I have heard coming from camp I'd almost bet he would do just fine if his nerves don't get the best of him.
