Norwell Picks Up Where He Left Off

[Jeremy Igo]

One could easily make the argument that Carolina Panthers guard Andrew Norwell was the biggest steal in last year's rookie class. At the cost of an undrafted free agent, the Panthers landed an impressive full time starter in year one. 

Now, in year two, he seems to have picked up right where he left off. 

During 1 on 1 drills between the offensive and defensive lines, Norwell displayed exactly why he is currently the starter over former starter Amini Silotulu. 

Norwell is not a physical specimen. He does not have the measurables and stats that pro scouts adore. 

But he does have a special set of skills....

 

Norwell is technically sound and football strong. Even while taking hands to the face from Dwan Edwards. 

He recovers, plants himself, and drives the defensive opponent backwards. 

Later, he did much the same with KK Short, which is no easy task. 

 

 

Notice the quick feet, wide stance, and punishing forearm that will keep Cam Newton looking down field and not for somewhere to run. 

 

I know, I know, its another Norwell article from Igo. But really folks, this kid is a long term solution for the Panthers that did not cost a draft pick. In today's NFL of high priced QBs and other marquee players, Norwell is exactly the type of player that allows a team to contend year after year. 

The Carolina Panthers need unsung guys like Norwell if they expect to be playing in January. 

 

 

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[TheAmericanDream]

So good to hear. When he plants his feet it's like they can't move him. 

[Mr. Scot]

Fantastic technique.

You can tell he's been well coached.

[Jeremy Igo]

You can tell he's been well coached.

More linemen from big schools with big lines, please. 

[Mr. Scot]

More linemen from big schools with big lines, please. 

No argument from me.

And if they also happen to be big, ugly, angry sourpusses, I'm fine with that.

[SOJA]

I love that man

[TheRed]

More linemen from big schools with big lines, please. 

This x100.

[Paa Langfart]

I know we need him at guard , but could he be transitioned to tackle if another starting guard became available ?  Would he have what it takes ?  Just thinking that it might be easier to find a quality guard than tackle and this guy looks determined enough to do what ever it takes to play.  I mean he would be better at tackle than Amini I would guess.

Edited August 1, 2015 by Paa Langfart

[Big Boi]

Great stuff.  I've had high hopes for him after seeing what he brought to the table last season.

[juliosantos]

beast

[Mr. Scot]

I know we need him at guard , but could he be transitioned to tackle if another starting guard became available ?  Would he have what it takes ?  Just thinking that it might be easier to find a quality guard than tackle and this guy looks determined enough to do what ever it takes to play.  I mean he would be better at tackle than Amini I would guess.

From what I've seen, he's best suited to the inside.

And I'm glad he's there. The interior trenches are a nasty place, and success there requires nasty people.

[tiger7_88]

Dat belly.

Doze feet.

Da combination.

*fap*

[PanthersUnited]

Wasnt it Norwell who had that amazing goal line push last season against the Falcons in the winner take all game that allowed Cam go in for the TD? If im not mistaken the announcers even showed a instant replay and mentioned Norwell's name and how good he was.

[Kuech the Sneak]

Man I love that guy, that rep against KK was almost perfect, which like you said is no easy task against a player like that