All TE projections • Current TE rankings • All CAR projections • CAR team report • CAR Stats
TE Dante Rosario, Carolina Panthers
HT: 6-3, WT: 250, Born: 10-25-1984, College: Oregon, Drafted: Round 5
| Outlook • Career Statistics • Game Logs • Split Stats • Play-by-play • Latest News |
2008 Projections
| REC | YD | Y/R | TD | FPT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dodds | 11 | 114 | 10.4 | 1 | 17 |
| Chris Smith | 8 | 90 | 11.2 | 1 | 15 |
| Bob Henry | 14 | 147 | 10.5 | 1 | 21 |
| Jason Wood | 10 | 75 | 7.5 | 0 | 8 |
| Maurile Tremblay | 18 | 224 | 12.4 | 2 | 34 |
Best Case
Rosario is currently buried behind Jeff King on the depth chart, but if something happens and the team needs to lean on Rosario, he could find himself in the starting lineup. He averaged 18.0 yards per catch last season, turning just 7 targets into six catches and 108 yards with two scores. He seems to have a good nose for the end zone. He is a quality backup to King who could step into the starting role if necessary.
Worst Case
Rosario could end up being used infrequently in the passing game as the Panthers are set with King at TE1 and they are transitioning back to a power-running attack. That's not a recipe for an outstanding season from the TE2 position on the depth chart.
Outlook
Rosario is a guy to keep on your radar in case the Panthers need him to step into the starting lineup. He's probably not worth a draft pick this season but could be a gem in free agency.
2008 Schedule
| Week | Opponent |
|---|---|
| 1 | at San Diego Chargers |
| 2 | Chicago Bears |
| 3 | at Minnesota Vikings |
| 4 | Atlanta Falcons |
| 5 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 6 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 7 | New Orleans Saints |
| 8 | Arizona Cardinals |
| Bye week | |
| 10 | at Oakland Raiders |
| 11 | Detroit Lions |
| 12 | at Atlanta Falcons |
| 13 | at Green Bay Packers |
| 14 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 15 | Denver Broncos |
| 16 | at New York Giants |
| 17 | at New Orleans Saints |
2007 Game Summaries
Week 13 - Rosario made the most of his one target. He caught the pass for a five yard touchdown on a third and three play.
Week 14 - Dante Rosario was targeted once in the game. Testaverde tried to hit him deep down the left side but the pass was incomplete.
Week 15 - Rosario was targeted once in the game. In the first quarter, Moore threw down the middle and hit Rosario who then took it for 54 yards. He got the ball down to the Seattle 21 yard line. The drive ended in a missed field goal.
Week 17 - Dante Rosario caught all three passes thrown his way for 36 yards, including a 20 yard touchdown reception.
