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as boring as Chib is, like at least the coaching coaching staff can trust him and give him some touches. So, I would say as you enter week one into like week five, six, seven, something like that, like I would be shocked if Jonathan Brooks just steals the job right away.

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Trusted early-season back; expected heavy involvement weeks 1–7 before Brooks ramp-up.

Hubbard is positioned as the trusted early-season back for the Panthers despite being described as 'boring.' The source expects him to be heavily involved through weeks 1–5 or 6–7 because the coaching staff can trust him and give him touches, in contrast to Jonathan Brooks' uncertain role after his second ACL injury and limited NFL experience. The source would be shocked if Brooks steals the job immediately, making Hubbard the safer early-season option.

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