Panthers sign DT Soliai; 2 yrs, $7M

[TheSpecialJuan]

Gettleman probably just teasing us. Bringing him in but not signing him, like the Coples situation.

[R0CKnR0LLA]

Soliai and Coples would probably be upgrades over Edwards and Love. Our DLine would be set if we could get both of them.

[neverlosethefeeling]

53 minutes ago, arieslibra1 said:

That's a good way to look at it. When I first read the news, I wasn't a fan of it. I figured just like ATL, he wouldn't fit in CAR's system since CAR defense need to get the QB more. 

I think this is less true for the 1 technique DTs, and that's where Soliai fits. We rely on the 1 tech DTs to take on the C-G combo blocks so that the 3-tech and the DEs can have 1-on-1 match ups. We REALLY need DEs that can get to the QB, and that's what was lacking last year. 

[electro's horse]

soliai is toast

rotational dt at best

[TheSpecialJuan]

30 minutes ago, R0CKnR0LLA said:

Soliai and Coples would probably be upgrades over Edwards and Love. Our DLine would be set if we could get both of them.

I like the sound of that.

[frash.exe]

20 minutes ago, electro's horse said:

soliai is toast

rotational dt at best

Hey fiz what's your opinion on Coples?

[Catweisers]

Good read on him.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article65833487.html

[KillerKat]

Soliai would be an amazing addition

[JakeH]

47 minutes ago, electro's horse said:

soliai is toast

rotational dt at best

Well he's not coming here to start...

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Soliai was a monster at one point and as good as Love was filling in for Star, Soliai was/is the exact same kind of player as Star is. Even if this gets done, there's plenty of room for Love to come back too. Talk about a stacked DT rotation!

[TheSpecialJuan]

The way this is worded, apparently there was no deal.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/03/13/paul-soliai-visited-the-panthers-on-sunday/

 

[TheSpecialJuan]

http://blackandbluereview.com/what-to-know-about-panthers-interest-in-paul-soliai/

[jdpanther5]

1 hour ago, electro's horse said:

 

rotational dt at best

That would seemingly be his role. 

[L-TownCat]

The more I think on it the more I like it.  If he will take what gets is offering I will love this signing.

[TheSpecialJuan]

Hope we sign him.