Coples visiting, taking physical

[Bartin]

2 minutes ago, Moose Hoover said:

He's looking to re-brand himself as a 4-3 DE.

i see what you did there

[TheNewStandard]

DT or CB with our first pick.

This is a weak OL draft and we have guys waiting on the wings to revamp our OL.

[Lemory]

Im pretty happy about this one.

[Bartin]

Fits Gettleman's strategy of signing early round busts with great measurables and trying to turn them around. He's done it with Oher, Ginn, Mitchell and Stephen Hill. All, but Hill, have been home runs and Hill is still to be determined. I'd rather go after William Hayes, but I'd be happy with Coples on an incentive laden deal.

[KB_fan]

8 minutes ago, Crazydounut said:

Coples would fit perfectly in our 4-3. I see him replacing CJ for a few years. This could lessen the need for a DE in the draft even though I do believe we would still need one on the first round. Signing Coples gives us more flexability in the 1st and 2nd rounds

Gettleman's MO.  Fill in holes in Free Agency to leave freedom to draft BPA and not based on need.   But yeah, with the depth of exciting prospects at DE and even more at DT, I'd be pretty shocked if we didn't pick at least 1 - 2 Dline guys, and likely in the early rounds.

[ctrcat]

Just now, Bartin said:

Fits Gettleman's strategy of signing early round busts with great measurables and trying to turn them around. He's done it with Oher, Ginn, Mitchell and Stephen Hill. All, but Hill, have been home runs and Hill is still to be determined. I'd rather go after William Hayes, but I'd be happy with Coples on an incentive laden deal.

I truly don't think Coples should prevent Hayes or anyone else in addition to.

[RelaxImaPro]

Huh.  I remember a lot of people wanting to take him #9 back in 2012... instead we drafted "another linebacker" in that Luke Kuechly guy.

Now we could end up with both.  Funny how things work.

[Hammerin'Cameron34]

Wonder if he just needs to be in 4-3 .. hm

[teeray]

Smart move.  Loads of talent, beter fit jn 4-3, and can probably move around the D-Line including lining up inside in certain situations

[Crazydounut]

Just now, KB_fan said:

Gettleman's MO.  Fill in holes in Free Agency to leave freedom to draft BPA and not based on need.   But yeah, with the depth of exciting prospects at DE and even more at DT, I'd be pretty shocked if we didn't pick at least 1 - 2 Dline guys, and likely in the early rounds.

Gman loves his linemen. I completely agree with him. If we can get Dodd or Calhoun or some DE like that. We will be set in the front 4 for 5-6 years

[Crazydounut]

I expect we will sign Weddle for 1 year and tag Norman. 

[TheRumGone]

We did our homework heavily on this guy pre draft. I remember reading that Rivera visited his fam like the day before the draft and everyone was expecting us to take him.

this could be a really great signing.

[Seltzer]

I don't think Coples has anything to do with CJ, but adding DE depth is a huge need for the Panthers.  I'm not sure Coples is capable of being a starter, but Gettleman knows a lot more than I do.  Could be a good value signing.  

I still CJ has something left in the tank, but he's not capable of playing as many downs as he once did and being effective.  I hope he is willing to negotiate and stay here.  CJ played well in the playoffs.  He had a bad regular season no doubt, but he was injured a lot.  People wanting to get rid of him need to consider that losing him leaves a huge hole at DE.  Not saying it can't be addressed, but CJ is still an average to above average DE even at this point.  He had 41 sacks in the 4 seasons prior to this past year.  2015 is the first time he hasn't earned his paycheck.

[Jesse]

I think if we get Coples he can turn into what Oher and Mitchell came to be. I wanted him back in 2012 and am actually pretty excited if he comes to Carolina this year.