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Panthers sign C Fernando Velasco

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The Panthers have huge questions at offensive tackle entering training camp, but they added a little depth in the middle of the line Wednesday.

Via Bill Voth of Black and Blue Review, the Panthers have signed center Fernando Velasco. Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson sent out a photo of his former Georgia teammate at the stadium today.

 

Velasco played well for the Steelers last year subbing for the injured Maurkice Pouncey, before tearing his Achilles in Week 13.

If he’s well, he gives the Panthers a solid backup option behind Ryan Kalil, as they didn’t have much experience in the middle.

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/23/panthers-sign-center-fernando-velasco/

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I know many of you are hurneywashed but just because you sign a talented backup doesn't mean there is somethin wrong with the starter.

Most teams like having good players rather than designating a starter prior to the season even starting and doing everything possible to ensure that he has nothing behind him so there is no "controversy" at the position

Not that one if the best C's in the league has anything to worry about. Some of you are just under the impression that you have to heap piles of crap at the spots labeled "back-up" because likes that's just the way you do things, brah

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