ISportsweb believes Panthers need to make a move or two

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Sean Faulkner, the Panthers Lead Correspondent for Isportsweb believes the Panthers need and will make a move  (based on last year's history) or two before the start of the regular season to at least bolster if not markedly improve our chance to remain a viable contender this year.   He names a couple of people that have been Panthers before, and names that have been brought up here or there in the Huddle, but never really seriously discussed.  

 

It's just food for thought, and some names that you may want to keep on the radar while waiting to see how the guys on the current roster and position groups pan out.

 

 

Offensive tackle:

 

Bruce Campbell (Carolina Panthers) – waived by the Panthers in 2013 due to injury, Campbell’s one-year deal with the Washington Redskins was also voided after failing his physical. However, the 6’ 6” Maryland product remains one of the highest rated free agent tackles. If Campbell gets healthy and can pass a physical, he could be a good, experienced fit for the Panthers, and would most likely command much less money than his previous contract with the Redskins ($710,000).

 

David Stewart (Tennessee Titans) – released due to the famed “failed physical”, Stewart’s release was more a function of saving salary cap space; the Titans saved $6.5 million by doing so. The Pro-Bowl tackle out of Ole Miss played his entire career for the Titans and his experienced 6’ 7” frame could be just the protection Newton needs. Stewart might command upwards of $2 million per year for 1-2 years, well within the Panthers range for such a player.

 

Cornerback:

 

Terrell Thomas (New York Giants) – the Panthers recently met with Thomas about the 7th-year corner joining the team according to the Charlotte Observer. Thomas suffered multiple ACL injuries in 2011-2012, but bounced back nicely in 2013 playing all 16 games recording 67 tackles. The USC product has 12 career interceptions and would most likely command around the same salary he was paid with the Giants in 2013 ($750,000).

 

Drayton Florence (Carolina Panthers) – Florence was a reserve cornerback for the Panthers in 2013 after signing to a one-year deal and played in 14 games, intercepting two passes and defending nine. Florence made nearly $1 million in 2013, but would command significantly less in 2014 while basically playing the same role as last season.

 

Wide receiver:

 

Danario Alexander (San Diego Chargers) – Alexander hasn’t played in over a year after suffering a torn ACL in August of the preseason last year, but there’s four things that stand about Alexander: he’s huge (6’ 5” 217-pounds), he was very productive when he was on the field, he’s a Missouri guy, and he’ll be relatively cheap. Once an All-American at Missouri Alexander has never really lived up to his full potential, but injuries and opportunity are mostly to blame for that. Alexander even went undrafted due to an injury after being a mid-round projection, although it would be hard to label Alexander as “injury-prone”. One would have to believe that hunger and playing with a few fellow alum (e.g. Kony Ealy) could be just the spark Alexander needs – and if he were to sign with Carolina along with Marcus Lucas, another Missouri Tiger, then the Carolina Panthers would have three wide outs at 6’ 5” 215-pounds or more.

 

Santonio Holmes (New York Jets) – I know, I wouldn’t really want him either, but considering his experience and the fact that he’s still only 30, he might warrant consideration. At the end of the day Holmes probably isn’t the guy you want mentoring Benjamin or taking his frustrations out on an already somewhat (emotionally) fragile, but maturing Newton. Additionally, like Campbell, and possibly Stewart, Holmes represents the only other player on this list with enough cache to cause contractual issues and it’s been stated many times the Panthers only have so much to work with, especially considering future contract and salary cap considerations. Holmes is certainly worth the mention, but may be a short Terrell Owens at this point.

 

 

 

I would probably watch for Raiders, Bills and 49ers cuts at WR before I would even consider Holmes at this point.  Denarius Moore, Greg Little, Mike Williams, or even Brandon Lloyd before getting Hammy Holmes.

[IamSoClutch]

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[IamSoClutch]

I would take a flyer on Danrio Alexander. He was beasting before he got hurt

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[Mr. Scot]

That's a pretty commonly held belief.

Another widely held view is that it won't happen.

[El Chingon]

no.

[CarolinaCoolin]

That's a pretty commonly held belief.

Another widely held view is that it won't happen.

Excellent commentary there guy. Any more insight?

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[KSpan]

2014 Cam is many things, but I'm not sure that 'emotionally fragile' is one of them.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

If I understand this correctly it sounds like the author is suggesting that our OL, WR and DB personnel are suspect and can be upgraded...

What a refreshing and original thought

[DaveThePanther2008]

During Campbell's time here I don't recall EVER hearing anything good about him.  Nothing in pre-season and definitely nothing in a game.  I think bringing him and Stewart in isn't a bad idea.  If they make the team they would be worth the contract we pay them.

 

Bringing in Alexander isn't a bad idea and he might beat someone out.

 

I am certain that there are 3 guys on our current roster that have little to no chance of winning a spot.  Give it to these three and see what happens.  Worse thing we get out of it is failed attempts to revive a career.

[Zithers]

we signed mikell, florence (well, signed for the second time), wharton, hangartner, and scott after preseason cuts and/or during the season

 

don't see why we couldn't possibly pick up some cheap vets like terrell thomas down the road. or maybe jmarcus webb if he doesn't make whichever team he signed with (vikings?) since we had worked him out.

 

i'm doubting we go WR but corner and OL sound very likely considering we have... next to nothing at both positions.

[Jeremy Igo]

we signed mikell, florence (well, signed for the second time), wharton, hangartner, and scott after preseason cuts and/or during the season

Bingo

The roster is far from complete. I expect a couple of new veteran faces towards the end of preseason.

[*FreeFua*]

I wanted Alexander at the beginning of the offseason. However, I think he re hurt his knee at some point and won't be ready for the beginning of the season.

[csx]

I realized that guy has no grasp of the subject matter when he mentioned Bruce Campbell

[2jakefansinva]

Bingo

The roster is far from complete. I expect a couple of new veteran faces towards the end of preseason.

 

This.....

 

if moves aren't made then the FO isn't doing it's job

 

I never want to hear the quote we heard a few years ago that we had " 21 of 22 starters returning"

 

I want competition at most positions.........every year.