Panthers Sign LB Jason Trusnik To A One-Year Deal

[mrohsofunny]

We're silently winning free agency. This guy can surely start at strong side backer in our 4-3 scheme on running downs he's a true veteran and leader as well as captain. And he absolutely loves playing special teams per the YouTube pod cast video with the dolphins. Man I Can't wait until February lol

[Peppers90 NC]

Wow no drones saying superb owl or can he play LT?

DG continues his philosophy of signing role player FAs and drafting the stars

[Mr. Scot]

The special teams unit that they rolled out last year was horrible in all phases.. You can't worry about a pick for Hardy that may never happen. D.G is building this team the right way and not neglecting a glaring weakness. I trust his judgement.

Meanwhile, somewhere out there, Richard Rodgers is cursing and saying "If they'd have given me these guys, I couldda had a good unit too!"

(I kinda doubt that's actually true, but it wouldn't surprise me if he thought it)

[gettlemanjack]

Dolphins beat reporter for ESPN:

"Trusnik has been a valuable -- but under-the-radar -- member of the Dolphins for the past four seasons. He's played in 64 straight games for Miami in a variety of roles. Trusnik has 10 starts for the Dolphins at inside and outside linebacker during his tenure, which included six starts last season. He's a smart, dependable player who does his job. Trusnik also brings leadership and value to the Dolphins as their special teams' captain. Look for Miami to make a push to keep Trusnik inside its locker room. Chances of returning: 70 percent"

http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=miami-dolphins&id=13259&src=desktop&rand=ref~%7B%22ref%22%3A%22http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2F7ClF4HaaAA%22%7D&wjb

[Bartin]

He will turn 31 in June. Not that that means a whole lot given it's a one year deal but I thought it was interesting given how most of the other ST signings have been fairly young guys with the exception of Ginn.

[Nick_81]

Dolphins beat reporter for ESPN:

"Trusnik has been a valuable -- but under-the-radar -- member of the Dolphins for the past four seasons. He's played in 64 straight games for Miami in a variety of roles. Trusnik has 10 starts for the Dolphins at inside and outside linebacker during his tenure, which included six starts last season. He's a smart, dependable player who does his job. Trusnik also brings leadership and value to the Dolphins as their special teams' captain. Look for Miami to make a push to keep Trusnik inside its locker room. Chances of returning: 0 percent"

http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=miami-dolphins&id=13259&src=desktop&rand=ref~%7B%22ref%22%3A%22http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2F7ClF4HaaAA%22%7D&wjb

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[Mr. Scot]

He will turn 31 in June. Not that that means a whole lot given it's a one year deal but I thought it was interesting given how most of the other ST signings have been fairly young guys with the exception of Ginn.

This guy might have been signed to be the special teams captain.

[R0CKnR0LLA]

GMan putting in work. Between this signing, Boykins, Martin, Todman, nearly landing Ball and very much in play for Jennings, the Panthers have been the most active team in the entire NFL over the past week.

[gettlemanjack]

another plus, he'll get along just fine with the collection of Ohio State players on our team, as he is born and raised in Ohio (including high school and a tiny Ohio college whose mascot is the Polar Bears) and appears to be an Ohio State fan:

Jason Trusnik @ JasonTrusnik

Jan 12

Congrats to @OhioStFootball on winning the #NationalChampionship #welldeserved

[Khaki Lackey]

Love these small (seemingly insignificant) under-the-radar signings.

#teambuilding

Yep. Gettleman mentioned early on "always churning the bottom of the roster" and he's doing exactly that.

Gettleman isn't afraid of bringing guys in for one year and he's not afraid of letting guys go. I also like the fact that he appreciates value and doesn't like to overpay for average talent.

[Henne Given Sunday]

Solid guy. Dependable. Hard working, no issues off the field. When he comes in to give someone a blow or injury, you don't get scared he will blow a play. He wont make a huge play either. Just a solid pro. Great on special teams. Good pick up, guys. Sorry to lose him. 

[gettlemanjack]

Miami fan Alex Kujawa @ FinsAlex

Dec 1

Outstanding tackle by Mr. Reliable @JasonTrusnik !! Love the

Way #93 Plays, Flys around and always Makes plays, Nice

Tackle!

[The Huddler]

he's #93?

 

yeah hes Blackburn's replacement

[top dawg]

Another smart signing that involves a special teams ace who is talented, versatile, and adept enough to be quality depth (at an economically advantageous salary, I am sure).  I like it.