Carolina Panthers: Three Ian Thomas facts to put fans' minds at ease

Carolina Panthers: Three Ian Thomas facts to put fans’ minds at ease

CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 17: Ian Thomas #80 of the Carolina Panthers scores a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the second quarter during the game at Bank of America Stadium on August 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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ARLINGTON, TX – APRIL 26: The 2018 NFL Draft logo is seen on a video board during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Good Early Returns

The early indications from seeing Thomas play have been optimistic and although no one can replace Olsen, Thomas is already good and he’s improving. Having only played two years of major football in college, Carolina took a bit of a chance on Thomas and so far it’s paying off.

In preseason play, Thomas registered three catches for 37 yards and one touchdown. During a 16-8 win over Dallas last week, the rookie tight end caught two balls for four yards. Not an eye-popping stat by any stretch of the imagination but he now is just one reception shy of fellow tight end Chris Manhertz‘s career.

Improving on his blocking since the beginning of training camp and already receiving looks from quarterback Cam Newton, the future is bright for Thomas.

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