Top-4 FA Additions this Offseason

[davos]

First off, we will no doubt get some more vets rolling in down the road...but thought this would be cool to see:

 

..Who are your top-4 additions from the FA?  Explain why as well.  

 

1-Jerricho Cotchery--This is one of the FAs I think we knew we wanted early on....maybe before the offseason even began.  He's filled in as a team's #1, 2, 3, and 4th guy and done well in nearly every role asked.  Locker room guy, a regarded mentor as well by multiple sources.  

 

2-Antoine Cason--No doubt had an off year but he is capable of being a very good CB and is only 27.  Huge potential here next to White.    

 

3-Jason Avant--Another great and reliable role player.   I think he could end up ahead of JC in receiving yards.  Andy Reid loved this guy.  

 

4-Thomas DeCoud--A late 20s guy who if works out (which I think he will ball out behind our front-7) is a piece in place for maybe ~4 years.  

 

The cool thing too is that we have the opporunity to use these guys along with the likes of the young receivers and secondary.

 

It gives Benwikere, Boston, KB, and maybe even Underwood/King/Brown/etc. a clear opportunity to step up without having too much pressure.      

 

your turn.

 

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Cotchery - Provides us with a solid #2 and a great mentor for KB.

Dickson- Allows us to run two-tight end sets, which were an integral part to Cam's success two years ago.

DeCoud- If he returns to form he could be a steal.

Webb- We need someone too hold Cam's helmet at TC. Don't want him getting tired.

[El Chingon]

1. Drake Nevis

2. Anderson Russell

3. Billy Boyko

4. David Faucault

[carolina-chuck]

(1) Cotchery

(2) Decoud

(3) Cason

(4) Harper

[TheRumGone]

Harper is going to suck

[MtnJax]

The best thing about the ones listed in the OP is that they all were signed to 2-year deals instead of the 1-year deals that were given out last year. so, if they are productive this year then we will still have them next year as well

[davos]

Harper is going to suck

 

 

I don't want to think that..but yeah...I keep thinking that.  

[davos]

The best thing about the ones listed in the OP is that they all were signed to 2-year deals instead of the 1-year deals that were given out last year. so, if they are productive this year then we will still have them next year as well

 

The only correction is that that Avant is on a 1-year but right about the other 3.  

 

At the end of the year, when people think of our offensive weapons it will be Olsen, KB, Avant, and Cotchery.  I'm hoping one of the other wideouts comes out of nowhere.  Currently on the King bandwagon.  

[intangiblejohnny]

I'm still hoping that some guys will break out and suprise up.

[Snake]

Harper is going to suck

Harper is going to play his role well. A in the box S who defends the run and plays the shallow zone.

[mattnasty919]

1. Cason- down year in 13 but has the potential to be an instant improvement over Munnerlyn/florence on the outside. On a side not I think Godfrey/benwikere will also prove to be formidable nickels.

2. Harper- at first I completely hated this signing but it has grown on me. I think he has the aggressiveness we liked from Mitchell, and will fit in nicely with our scheme and with McDermott planning to be more aggressive this season as a situational box safety and Blitzer. I think he will have more sacks than either Munnerlyn or Mitchell did. He can be a liability in pass coverage and I expect Boston/Lester to be rotational players for these situations.

3. Cotchery- as others have said should be a reliable target and a great mentor.

4. Decoud- after an off 13 with a lackluster pass rush in ATL I think behind our front seven decoud can excel in pass coverage ballhawking. He does need to improve his tackling.

As you can see I honestly do think our secondary will be improved this season. Im still skeptical of our offensive line situation.. but hopefully a guy like roos may be cut and take a cheap contract.

[PantherWake]

Harper is going to suck

This. I wish we could find  another Mike Mitchell.

[Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)]

1. DeCoud - Underrated safety that just had one off year because the Falcons are poo.

 

2. Cotchery - Nearly retired Muhsin Muhammad potential of ~800 yards and a couple TDs

 

3. Cason - Because who the hell else is gonna defend the opponents receivers? I hope he proves to be decent.

 

4. Idk. Underwood?

[Camp Fodder]

Cotchery Harper Decoud and Cason as those 4 will be starters more than likely

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