Let's talk Kony Ealy

[TheNewStandard]

Someone mention Frank Alexander?

Does he even suit up for the Panthers anymore?

Lol

Seriously, the kid has kept himself from playing.

Not someone I'd suggest to rely upon.

Big Frank is gonna surprise a lot of people

me thinks. the staff believes in him and I do too.

[PantherPhann89]

I think that we should try to resign Hardy to a cap friendly deal. I know we're probably a little hesitate to because he hasn't been disciplined by the NFL yet, but even when he does get disciplined, I'd say, what 6 games at the most but probably 3. I'd keep Hardy, but then again, I would've played him last season.

[BigBoss]

We need to be thinking about another Linebacker. TD isn't gonna last forever, and the other OLB spot hasn't been a bright spot exactly.

[TheNewStandard]

We need to be thinking about another Linebacker. TD isn't gonna last forever, and the other OLB spot hasn't been a bright spot exactly.

Shaquille Thompson

[ser23vp]

Ealy came on strong at the end of the season. #PantherNation

[d-dave]

I agree that Ealy started to get it the last few games.

 

As far as fixing the pass rush, it's all about value.  KK is a good interior rusher.  Star does a great job of getting blockers' attention.  CJ is still good when his legs are in good shape.  Like most athletes, when the knees or ankles are compromised, it's hard to be effective...

 

I think if there's a value pick, the Panthers will go for it.  As far as FAs, I have no idea how effective the FA pass rushers will be.  How often does a really good pass rusher just drop into FA and sign cheaply?  Also, CJ is going to have to extend or something.  It's just not good for him to count $20 million by himself against our cap.

 

I don't think our pass rush is in terrible shape, but it can get better.