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With the perpetual debate about the appropriate amount of preseason games (the correct answer is between some-I-guess and way-less-than-four) Shaq Thompson Color Rush Jersey , Ron Rivera has his own idea.The Panthers coach suggested that joint practices, like the ones he just completed with the Bills in advance of Friday’s game, are better for preparing a team.“I would do a mix of them if I could,” Rivera said Kawann Short Jersey , via Rick Bonnell of the . “If you can get two teams together focused on working and developing, then you can help each other out a lot.”His perspective is interesting, since he played in the days of two-a-days and much longer camps, and he said the demands are different now.“Training camp used to be where you had to bring everybody [someplace] and get them into shape. Now they’re in shape and it’s about managing [the balance of practice and injury risk].“I’m not sure that playing as many [preseason] games is as important as it used to be. But things like [joint practices] are invaluable Vernon Butler Color Rush Jersey , as far as coaching tools.”For one thing, starters actually get extended work in joint practices, unlike a lot of these preseason epics the NFL is charging their poor fans full fare for. And because coaches can control the environment (with agreed-upon stipulations like no contact for quarterbacks or certain other players, and no tolerating fighting) Cam Newton Color Rush Jersey , there’s a chance to let things develop without as much fear. But there’s still an increased intensity that’s natural when an opponent is introduced.Until owners can replace the revenue, it’s hard to imagine them giving up an extra gate, but Rivera’s not the first coach to suggest that far fewer preseason games are necessary to get a team for the regular season. The Carolina Panthers have selected Christian Miller at No. 115 overall." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteCat Scratch Readera Carolina Panthers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsAboutPanthersOddsShopStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomFiled under:Panthers 2019 NFL DraftCarolina Panthers select Christian Miller with the No. 115 overall pick in the 2019 NFL DraftNew,215commentsThe Carolina Panthers have selected Christian Miller at No. 115 overall.EDTShareTweetShareShareCarolina Panthers select Christian Miller with the No. 115 overall pick in the 2019 NFL DraftMark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsThe Carolina Panthers have selected Christian Miller with the No. 115 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.Christian Miller is a pass rushing linebacker out of Alabama. According to PFF Michael Palardy Jersey , he was the second most effective pass rusher in the SEC after Josh Allen, who was selected seventh overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Panthers had a glaring weakness on the edges of their defensive line after Julius Peppers decided to hang up the cleats. Miller and first round pick Brian Burns will provide a much needed infusion of youth, versatility, and talent to a defensive line that was lacking in all of those things. Here’s his overview from NFL.com:Sounds good to me.