Jason Avant on his Touchdown

[Jeremy Igo]

Jason Avant is quickly becoming one of my favorite Panthers. I cannot recall ever speaking to a more personable player.

 

In the locker room after the game, he took almost zero credit for his touchdown. "The offensive line did a great job in pass protections all day" Avant remarked. "Great throw by Cam, tried my best to get in, that was it."

 

 

Avant is also clearly happy to be catching passes from Cam Newton. Newton had an increase in audibles at the line over previous seasons "He got rolling in the second half. We made our adjustments at half time. He did a great job getting us in the right play. That's all you can ask for."

 

Avant currently has only a one year 1.05 million dollar deal with Carolina. He is an unrestricted free agent in 2015.

 

Hopefully the Panthers are interested in locking Avant in on a longer term deal. His positive impact both on and off the field are well worth the investment.

 

 

You can hear Jason describe his touchdown celebration in the

 

 

 

 

[Chaos]

character and determination.  That's what we need.  Not hot-headed piss and vinegar.

[rayzor]

i wanted us to draft him. in so many ways he reminded me of ricky proehl. i'm just glad we have him now.

[Cary Kollins]

That throw was an absolute laser. Not an easy catch at all.

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

I hope he sticks here or gets paid a fortune somewhere else.

[Jmac]

I would think that extra scratch when C.J restructured would help with players like him.If he keeps producing he may have an extension by the 2nd half of the season.DG knows talent, who to keep and who to let WALK

aka: the whole WR crew from last year

[Jeremy Igo]

I hope he sticks here or gets paid a fortune somewhere else.

 

I would really like to see him stick here.

 

I would rather see a core of reliable veteran receivers stick around for a few years for Cam. Year in and year out with new guys isn't an ideal situation.

[Nick81]

That throw was an absolute laser. Not an easy catch at all.

That's how he got in the endzone.  Cam threw it so hard, it knocked him the extra 2 yards he needed to get in.  

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

I would really like to see him stick here.

I would rather see a core of reliable veteran receivers stick around for a few years for Cam. Year in and year out with new guys isn't an ideal situation.

Oh I agree. If we can't keep him though, I'd rather it be because someone else dumps money on him.

But yeah, ideally we can convince him to hang around. Both for the good of the team and because he's a good guy to root for.

[LawCat]

Good to hear Avant is a classy guy. Props to the front office on signing such quality people. Also, dude can play ball, that was a great catch.

[Who Said What?]

I would think that extra scratch when C.J restructured would help with players like him.If he keeps producing he may have an extension by the 2nd half of the season.DG knows talent, who to keep and who to let WALK

 

 

I am thinking about Decoud too.  He might need to be extended because you see how Pittsburgh did Mitchell.  That break up on the Megatron play looked routine to him. 

[ed bell]

If there was any doubt about the value of character guys on your roster that ought to have vanished. Classic character/fundamentally sound/ savvy veteran example in Avant. In certain ways he and Cotchery are alike, and once the chemistry fully develops with Cam, I think folks will be very satisfied with them.

[Soul Rebel]

I love the combo of Avant/Cotchery to compliment the youth of KB13/Bersin/King.  Cam will love the vets more and more as the season goes on.

[ed bell]

I love the combo of Avant/Cotchery to compliment the youth of KB13/Bersin/King. Cam will love the vets more and more as the season goes on.

I think Philly needs to replace King on your list. He'll certainly see the field more.