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Kelvin Benjamin - WR - FSU [UPDATE PAGE 1, 7/3] (1 Viewer)

This blurb is a bit more encouraging though.  I want to believe.

http://www.catscratchreader.com/2017/5/25/15692812/carolina-panthers-ota-notes-day-three

Kelvin Benjamin beat Daryl Worley, and any other DB thrown at him, like a drum all day long. Numerous pictures coming in show yesterday’s “fat photo” to be just an unflattering shot. It is time to put these concerns to bed in my opinion. He came in overweight, the amount was overstated, and he is leaning up and working hard. Let it go.

 
fruity pebbles said:
Holy Fat Albert, Batman
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Yeah, him not playing this way has me concerned. Eddie (since some brought him up) has played fat and had success, a slow WR getting fatter who wasnt fat? Not a good prospective feel for being able to have success. I rather have a guy trying to run through people be fat than a guy who has to catch and run away from people being fat. Can he get air for those jump balls now? 

 
pantherclub said:
This blurb is a bit more encouraging though.  I want to believe.

http://www.catscratchreader.com/2017/5/25/15692812/carolina-panthers-ota-notes-day-three

Kelvin Benjamin beat Daryl Worley, and any other DB thrown at him, like a drum all day long. Numerous pictures coming in show yesterday’s “fat photo” to be just an unflattering shot. It is time to put these concerns to bed in my opinion. He came in overweight, the amount was overstated, and he is leaning up and working hard. Let it go.
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Sounds like a long season ahead, especially against the quarterbacks and receivers in that division.

 
Speaking Tuesday, Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Kelvin Benjamin is "where he needs to be" weight-wise.

The Panthers put Benjamin on blast during the offseason, but he got the message. Despite the weight issues and a disappointing 2016, Benjamin is still the Panthers' No. 1 receiver. If he can avoid Eddie Lacy status, he's a touchdown scorer who should produce as a WR2/3.

Source: Steve Reed on Twitter 

Jul 25 - 3:23 PM
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Hmmmm...."his weight is where it should be." That is nothing like "Kelvin has worked hard and is in excellent shape." I am probably reading too much but it sounds like the kind of statement that you say when you are not satisfied but don't feel like talking about it any longer. Hopefully he is motivated.

 
King of the Jungle said:
Hmmmm...."his weight is where it should be." That is nothing like "Kelvin has worked hard and is in excellent shape." I am probably reading too much but it sounds like the kind of statement that you say when you are not satisfied but don't feel like talking about it any longer. Hopefully he is motivated.
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Yes this is not as glowing of a review you think a coach would give after getting on his WR's case. Sounds like he is making progress but not where the coach would like him to be by the time the season starts. 

My expectations are tempered. I absolutely loved this guy coming out of college... he was taken 2 picks before me, I still remember how pumped I was seeing his name drop. Never had the pleasure of owning him but lately he's been a big headache it seems. I'd take him as my WR3 but I think there are less risky options around his ADP for a WR2/flex

 
Not only is his weight a concern, but those who watch a lot of tape say he is not good at beating the jam at the line of scrimmage.  Not a fan at all at his ADP this year. 

 
According to the Charlotte Observer, Kelvin Benjamin has looked "leaner" and "quick off the ball" early in Panthers camp.

The observation comes one day after coach Ron Rivera stated Benjamin is back "where he needs to be" from a weight and conditioning standpoint. Benjamin has been falling to the seventh and sometimes eighth rounds of July drafts and could prove a value pick there based on his touchdown ceiling.

Source: Charlotte Observer 

Jul 26 - 9:10 PM
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Potential value play here, although you worry about both Funchess and Benjamin getting enough targets.

Im certainly not targeting the Carolina WRs, but I'll pounce on Benjamin if he slides because of his redzone ability.

 
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Benjamin caught 1-of-5 targets for 25 yards in the Panthers' Week 1 win over the 49ers.

It is not a pretty stat line, but it is not really Benjamin's fault. Cam Newton struggled including forcing a pass to Benjamin in double coverage in the first half, and the Panthers only threw six times with the game well in hand after the break. Benjamin should have a better game next week against the Bills.
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Has anyone read anything in more detail about Benjamin's leg injury?  We may not know anymore until Mon or Tuesday, but perhaps someone read something.

 
An MRI revealed no structural damage to Kelvin Benjamin's left knee, but his Week 4 status is unclear.

Coach Ron Rivera didn't have much of an update beyond Benjamin's MRI news. We would consider him genuinely questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots. A limited practice on Wednesday would be a great sign.

Source: David Newton on Twitter 

Sep 25 - 1:22 PM
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I'm really contemplating dropping him. He's wasting my time. Hogan is sitting on the WW.

 
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Kelvin Benjamin leaves Panthers practice with knee issue

Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin has been on the injury report for a few weeks with a knee problem.

But it may be worth seeing what he does the rest of the week, after an unusual addition to the injury report.

Via Bill Voth of the team’s official website, Benjamin left practice early Wednesday and was listed as not participating. It’s unclear if he aggravated the previous injury or if there’s another problem, or whether they anticipated it.
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Benjamin traded to the Bills.

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1:12 PM - 31 Oct 2017

 
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Kelvin Benjamin is inactive for Week 9 against the Jets.

A Bill for only two days, Benjamin didn't have enough time to learn the playbook on a short week. His absence means Jordan Matthews and Zay Jones will form the Bills' starting duo for one more game. With six teams on bye, Benjamin's absence has little effect on dual-threat Tyrod Taylor's forecast. He's been making due without weapons all season. Benjamin should be fully expected to make his Bills debut in Week 10. Also inactive for the Bills are WR Brandon Tate, CB E.J. Gaines, OG John Miller, OT Seantrel Henderson, TE Charles Clay and OT Conor McDermott.

Source: Josina Anderson on Twitter 

Nov 2 - 6:52 PM
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Relatively decent games by Thompson and Matthews give hope that there might be some value in the Buf WR1 position for Benjamin after all. I don't think most Buffalo games will be going like that with garbage comeback mode included but Taylor can obviously be productive through the air when they want him to be.

 
Bills coach Sean McDermott says Kelvin Benjamin is still getting acclimated to the offense.

"He’s about where I thought he would be.Trying to get up to speed and detail his work. We just have to continue and refine it for him so he can play fast." Benjamin has been getting extra reps with Tyrod Taylor to work on his timing. He’ll be active Sunday, but shouldn’t see a ton of targets. Benjamin is Rotoworld’s No. 35-ranked receiver for Week 10.

Source: buffalobills.com 

Nov 11 - 5:06 PM
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Kelvin Benjamin played 41-of-48 snaps (85 percent) Week 10 against the Saints.

Despite Sunday being his first game with the team, Benjamin led Buffalo's receiver corps in snaps while seeing the most targets. The Bills also set out to get him going early, targeting Benjamin three times on the opening drive. The offense as a whole struggled against the Saints, but Benjamin should be a useful fantasy option the rest of the way if this usage continues.
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Faust said:
Kelvin Benjamin played 41-of-48 snaps (85 percent) Week 10 against the Saints.

Despite Sunday being his first game with the team, Benjamin led Buffalo's receiver corps in snaps while seeing the most targets. The Bills also set out to get him going early, targeting Benjamin three times on the opening drive. The offense as a whole struggled against the Saints, but Benjamin should be a useful fantasy option the rest of the way if this usage continues
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Not if Tyrod is still the QB. He's afraid to throw the ball. Trent Edwards 2.0

 
need2know said:
Well you can forget about rest of this season
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I don't think so.  It was shocking how much better the offense looked when Peterman came in.  Sure, prevent defense and all the rest of those caveats, but I assume the Saints were in prevent the entire fourth quarter.  Taylor was simply awful this week, and not so great last week either, except for garbage time.  I think you'll see at least a few weeks of production - the real test will come once opponents get film on Peterman.

 
Bills GM Brandon Beane said he wants to see how Kelvin Benjamin fits in the new offense before discussing a contract extension.

Benjamin is entering the final year of his rookie deal. In addition to his fit, Beane likely wants to see how healthy and in shape Benjamin is before discussing a long-term deal. Benjamin caught 16 passes for 217 yards and a touchdown in six games with the Bills last year after coming over from Carolina via a trade, although he was never really healthy during that run.

Source: Mike Rodak on Twitter 

Apr 30 - 9:52 AM
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GroveDiesel said:
Ugh. Just shut up man. Trashing a QB like Cam when you're going to be catching balls from AJ McCarron or Josh Allen seems really dumb.
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Agreed.  We all know that Cam is inconsistent and inaccurate at times, but this is a bad look for a WR who has largely underachieved thus far in the NFL.  Putting the blame for it on his ex-team and ex-QB is poor form. 

 
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