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Three studs from loss to Steelers

By Danny Jaillet

PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 30: Joshua Dobbs #5 of the Pittsburgh Steelers dives over Rashaan Gaulden #28 and Daeshon Hall #94 of the Carolina Panthers scoring a 3 yard touchdown run in the first quarter during a preseason game on August 30, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 30: Joshua Dobbs #5 of the Pittsburgh Steelers dives over Rashaan Gaulden #28 and Daeshon Hall #94 of the Carolina Panthers scoring a 3 yard touchdown run in the first quarter during a preseason game on August 30, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 30: Rasheed Bailey #16 of the Carolina Panthers can’t make the catch against Brian Allen #29 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during a preseason game on August 30, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 30: Rasheed Bailey #16 of the Carolina Panthers can’t make the catch against Brian Allen #29 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during a preseason game on August 30, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Rasheed Bailey

At a position that suffers from a logjam, Rasheed Bailey was the go-to guy Thursday. He led all Carolina Panthers wideouts with six catches for 68 yards. A 17-yard snag was his longest of the evening. Averaging 11.3 yards per catch, Bailey showed his playmaking ability and that he could spread the field. This was an important performance in a game where he needed to stand out.

Currently, Bailey is at the bottom of the depth chart and is slotted into the right wide receiver position per OurLads.com. The position itself is crowded with Devin Funchess and Jarius Wright harboring the first two spots, followed by Damiere Byrd. Jamaal Jones is slotted at the No. 4 spot while Bailey is all the way down at No. 5 along with Bug Howard.

As was the case with Brown, Bailey is certainly on the bubble. The Carolina Panthers already have enough weapons at wideout. On this night however, he made enough of an impression to at least make the practice squad. That is certainly not a bad thing as the team is loaded at the wideout position. Some talent just unfortunately will not make the 53-man roster because of the depth.

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