How the Panthers spend: Cornerback

[Captain Morgan]

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Dave Gettleman has been frugal at this position since taking over in 2013. He believes with a strong front seven he can get away without paying for top cornerbacks. Thus, Carolina is 28th in spending at the position. 

 

 

 

 

[LinvilleGorge]

We'll find out whether or not that's true when it's time to deal with Josh Norman's contract.  We simply haven't had anyone to pay during Gentleman's time here.  We can't know that it's his philosophy to cheap out on CBs.  We're about to have a guy come up for a payday.  Let's just sit back and see what happens.

[caatfan]

 He believes with a strong front seven he can get away without paying for top cornerbacks.

 

 

 

Well, he's not gonna pay big money for a FA, but we won't know what he really thinks about the CB position until a top draft pick becomes available. 

[KSpan]

Well, he's not gonna pay big money for a FA, but we won't know what he really thinks about the CB position until a top draft pick appears to be BPA. 

Fixed. 

[Ricky Spanish]

Does anyone else get pissed off by the laziness of all the writers and analysts talking about how Benwikere is "Best" in the slot?

No he wasn't. He was great in the slot, but he was a BEAST on the outside, something they don't seem to realize for some reason... I will not be surprised if Bene beats Tillman as the #2 then just slides inside on nickle packages.

[LinvilleGorge]

Does anyone else get pissed off by the laziness of all the writers and analysts talking about how Benwikere is "Best" in the slot?

No he wasn't. He was great in the slot, but he was a BEAST on the outside, something they don't seem to realize for some reason... I will not be surprised if Bene beats Tillman as the #2 then just slides inside on nickle packages.

This.  Everyone wants him at nickel for some reason and I can't understand it.  No, he doesn't have ideal size to play outside, but he's done it and done it very well.  I'll take proven performance on the field over ideal on paper measurements all day everyday.  A good outside CB is much harder to find than a good nickel.  Let him play nickel when we run nickel, but I wouldn't want to take him off the field when we're running 4-3.

[the butch]

G-Man's point of spending is going to be in front.  Period.  He would rather let a good corner walk/not sign a splashy CB, and would sink money into either the OL or DL.  I, for one, like that philosophy.

[hepcat]

I'm really curious if the Panthers keep Norman.  He's primed for a breakout year.  Would be great if they could lock him up at a reduced rate before the season to save some cap space next year...but I have a feeling he walks.  If he has the year most expect him to, the Panthers won't be able to afford him.

[Ricky Spanish]

I'm really curious if the Panthers keep Norman.  He's primed for a breakout year.  Would be great if they could lock him up at a reduced rate before the season to save some cap space next year...but I have a feeling he walks.  If he has the year most expect him to, the Panthers won't be able to afford him.

Don't be surprised if we let him walk. Gettleman's philosophy is building through the hog mollies. He'd rather throw the big money at the big guys then the secondary. 

In my opinion, and I could very well be wrong, if Big Frank and Norman both crush it next year, they would throw the money at Alexander before Norman in order to keep a strong defensive line in tact. 

[LinvilleGorge]

Don't be surprised if we let him walk. Gettleman's philosophy is building through the hog mollies. He'd rather throw the big money at the big guys then the secondary. 

In my opinion, and I could very well be wrong, if Big Frank and Norman both crush it next year, they would throw the money at Alexander before Norman in order to keep a strong defensive line in tact. 

I'd be very leery of throwing big money at Big Frank.  He's one more dirty piss away from a year long suspension.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

G-Man's point of spending is going to be in front.  Period.  He would rather let a good corner walk/not sign a splashy CB, and would sink money into either the OL or DL.  I, for one, like that philosophy.

I think you are correct as this seems to be his philosophy but I do think he is not going to over spend up front. I think what happens with Norman will be interesting.

[pantherclaw]

Going back to his time with the Giants,  the rosters that he helped build never had a top paid CB.

I love Norman, but would be surprised if the Panthers paid big to keep him.