Oline Backup Chris Scott signed to 1 year deal

[KB_fan]

March 3rd - more contract news.  Back up Guard / Center Chris Scott signed

http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-Release-Charles-Johnson/a7a1ce0f-0e06-41b7-bda8-d9899f4b4ac3

 

[Bartin]

I assume for the vet minimum with the maximum allowable signing bonus, but great move even if it's a little more because he is a solid and versatile backup G/C. I wouldn't want him as the starter but for a backup he is as good as you can realistically expect. Filled in well when he had to this year.

Gettleman has so far stuck to my exact script as for what I thought he would do this offseason. Then again all his moves have been pretty obvious.

[KB_fan]

Agree.  It will be interesting to see what happens with Amini and Velasco.  Both of those also had solid years as backups when needed.

[nctarheel0619]

Velasco is 31, I think he's gone.  Amini probably wants too much money, probably have to head to the draft, or FA for backups this year.  Scott is a mediocre backup, but he suffices I suppose. 

[Ricky Spanish]

I'm fine with Amini coming back as a backup. He has injury concerns though, even as a backup, and might want the opportunity to start somewhere as well. 

[Mr. Scot]

Cool. I like him.

[Bartin]

13 minutes ago, nctarheel0619 said:

Velasco is 31, I think he's gone.  Amini probably wants too much money, probably have to head to the draft, or FA for backups this year.  Scott is a mediocre backup, but he suffices I suppose. 

Velasco is a "sign for vet min and compete for a spot in camp" guy. If he doesn't make the team as a backup C then we've still got him in the area to call in if we need a midseason pickup due to injury like we did this season when Kalil got dinged up. That's how I'd approach him.

I agree about Amini. Offer him the minimum, but let him go if someone else offers more. Inability to stay healthy makes offering more too much of a risk.

[TheSpecialJuan]

39 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Cool. I like him.

Yeah, imposing looking dude at 340lbs and with those dreads

[t96]

1 hour ago, nctarheel0619 said:

Velasco is 31, I think he's gone.  Amini probably wants too much money, probably have to head to the draft, or FA for backups this year.  Scott is a mediocre backup, but he suffices I suppose. 

Who would offer Amini more than vet min? His track record in the NFL is pretty horrendous. I want to keep him to compete in camp and I think we will for the min.

[Hotsauce]

Super Bowl 

amIright?

[nctarheel0619]

9 minutes ago, thomas96 said:

Who would offer Amini more than vet min? His track record in the NFL is pretty horrendous. I want to keep him to compete in camp and I think we will for the min.

Somebody will, he's young, potential, etc.  Always a reason a team will overpay.  

[Mr. Scot]

18 minutes ago, Hotsauce said:

Super Bowl 

amIright?

Already been there.

[t96]

1 hour ago, nctarheel0619 said:

Somebody will, he's young, potential, etc.  Always a reason a team will overpay.  

He's going to be 28 this season, hasn't shown much potential at all, and played D2 college football. Nobody will overpay for him.

[TheSpecialJuan]

Chris Scott has made the most of this opportunity. He was signed as an emergency injury replacement a few years ago. Good for him