Panthers Sign Michael Oher

[BigBoss]

He isn't Byron Bell so I welcome this move.

[pantherclaw]

a lot of folks won't like this, but I'm for it.

i agree on both parts.

I definitely like this. Is the best affordable stop gap at tackle that was available.

[Dex]

I see a sequel: "Blind Side part 2, when I won the super bowl"

he already won a bowl.

[davos]

I'm thinking Oher and Chandler fill similar roles as a swing tackle as mentioned.

 

All we've done is basically swap Bell out for Oher.  Nothing too bad so far.   

[gettlemanjack]

NFL.com:

"With left tackle Byron Bell out the door and Mike Remmers a project, the Panthers need help at the tackle position. Oher, though, would serve as nothing more than a stopgap. He struggled mightily last season while failing to catch on with one of the NFL's least-talented rosters. The Panthers remain a strong candidate to seek O-line help in April's draft."

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000474108/article/michael-oher-visits-with-panthers-per-report?campaign=Facebook_atn_sessler

[KendrickPanther]

 

It is debatable if Oher is an upgrade over the much maligned Byron Bell. Pro Football Focus had Bell ranked next to last in 2014, with Oher a few slots above him. If injuries did play a role in the decrease in Oher's performance, he could very well come in and perform at a higher level than Bell on day one.

 

 

Bell played with injuries too. If you remember at the end of the Seattle game he could barely walk and the Panthers trotted him out there to give up two sacks on the final drive. 

 

Oher is a Panther and I am behind him but it does worry me. At least this year we are going into the season with a draftable tackle talent on the roster.

[nickzz]

all name and no game...not much better than bell

this exactly. Oher is laughably bad.

[pantherclaw]

This quote fies directly against a lot of fans misconceptions about our owner, front office personnel, and coaching staff.

Oher said. "When I came here on a visit, the culture was great. They're very into winning and doing everything possible to win."

[gettlemanjack]

David Newton, ESPN:

"Even if the Panthers signed a player such as Oher, they still would be in the market for a tackle with the No. 25 pick of the draft."

http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=nfcsouth&id=60014&src=desktop&rand=ref~%7B%22ref%22%3A%22http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2F1XyKHoOTDZ%22%7D&wjb

[pantherclaw]

Even with this signing, OT is still very high on our list of needs. Hoping we still take one in the first couple rounds of the draft.

if one is BPA when we pick, you can rest comfortably knowing Getts will get him.

[Kurb]

This quote fies directly against a lot of fans misconceptions about our owner, front office personnel, and coaching staff.

Oher said. "When I came here on a visit, the culture was great. They're very into winning and doing everything possible to win."

It's a press bite PC. They all say that.

[gettlemanjack]

Bill Voth Black & Blue Review @BlackBlueReview

Feb 24

Michael Oher may not be #BetterThanByron , but he could be

worth a shot as a stopgap.

[KendrickPanther]

David Newton, ESPN:

"Even if the Panthers signed a player such as Oher, they still would be in the market for a tackle with the No. 25 pick of the draft."

http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=nfcsouth&id=60014&src=desktop&rand=ref~%7B%22ref%22%3A%22http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2F1XyKHoOTDZ%22%7D&wjb

 

Absolutely. Having a veteran on one side and a rookie with high potential on the other is the ideal thing. What we don't want is rookies across the board like last year.

[TheSpecial1]

Steve Reed is reporting Oher's deal is 2-years and $8.25 million.