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August 04, 2011
ENEMY lines WHAT A RIVAL COACH SAYS
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August 04, 2011

Carolina Panthers

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Greg OLSEN

IGNORE THE drop in Olsen's numbers in 2010; Mike Martz has never been a friend of tight ends. Olsen is still a receiving threat and immediately becomes the No. 2 option on a team that will often be looking to the tight end.

BUST

Steve SMITH

SMITH'S STATS crashed last year, not because of a decline in his ability, but because Jimmy Clausen & Co. couldn't get him the ball. This year, another rookie will be trying to get Smith the ball. Unless he gets traded, avoid him.

in the RED ZONE 2010 STATS INSIDE THE 20

[This article contains a table. Please see hardcopy of magazine or PDF.]

[This article contains a table. Please see hardcopy of magazine or PDF.]

*NOT ON TEAM'S 2011 ROSTER

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