Andrew Norwell

[Ace_Aladdin]

Since we tendered Andrew Norwell, I have seen a lot of Huddlers undervalue Norwell and his importance to the team.

Just remember the days we had Chandler, Amini, & Wharton these guys stopped us from winning the 49rs playoff game with multiple goal-line situation where they got stonewalled and left 14 pts off the board.

When you identity is defense and running the ball 50% of the time your gonna need elite interior to win in the playoffs.

Either you pay for the interior or you pay franchise tackles which we don't have or value as much.

 

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Offense: Andrew Norwell, 85.1

 

Norwell, who will become a restricted free agent this offseason, turned in yet another impressive outing. In addition to Saturday’s performance, the third-year hog molly has received praise throughout the season from PFF, ranking 11th amongst all NFL guards coming into Week 15.

He’s also joined by fellow guard and fellow soon-to-be free agent Trai Turner, the Panthers’ second-best offensive player on the day (81.2). Rounding out the top-five for Carolina was left tackle Mike Remmers (80.3), wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (74.5) and running back Fozzy Whittaker (71.9)

Quarterback Cam Newton, despite solid grades by three of his linemen, chalked himself up a nasty 37.5 mark. The reigning MVP completed just 18-of-43 throws for 198 yards and one touchdown with a pair of interceptions. As noted by Jordan Plocher of PFF, Newton folded in 14 plays under pressure, notching a 0.0 NFL QB rating in such instances.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[imminent rogaine]

Didn't he take out like 3 people on that long run by Jstew in the Seattle playoff game?

[LinvilleGorge]

Turner is an elite OG. Norwell is a good OG. I hope to retain both long-term with contracts that reflect this. 

[Ace_Aladdin]

Just now, LinvilleGorge said:

Turner is an elite OG. Norwell is a good OG. I hope to retain both long-term with contracts that reflect this. 

Norwell is elite if has better LT.

[CarolinaNCSU]

Keep both Norwell and Trai are MUSTS going forward. Trai will get paid, Norwell "hopefully" won't be too bad.  But if we're going back to a true power run game, (if we get Fournette), having those two guards is a must. 

[d-dave]

Norwell is a very good guard, and I want to keep him.  But if he thinks he's worth Trai money....well...every year there are tons of good OTs who become better OGs from college to pros....  This year is no exception.

[Ace_Aladdin]

Just now, d-dave said:

Norwell is a very good guard, and I want to keep him.  But if he thinks he's worth Trai money....well...every year there are tons of good OTs who become better OGs from college to pros....  This year is no exception.

He is and he should get paid like a top 10 Guard. We are building the OL similar to the Saints where the interior is more important.

[The Lobo]

100% yes. Give him what he wants. Dude is a beast.

[Bronn]

$4-5 million a year? keep.

Otherwise, hope someone makes him an offer and we pick up a 2nd.

[Doc Holiday]

This is a easy yes

[Ace_Aladdin]

3 minutes ago, Bronn said:

$4-5 million a year? keep.

Otherwise, hope someone makes him an offer and we pick up a 2nd.

Unless your picking in 1st round its hard to get a elite guard.

Trai was projected to be 1st round we got lucky he came out early.

[Doc Holiday]

4 minutes ago, d-dave said:

Norwell is a very good guard, and I want to keep him.  But if he thinks he's worth Trai money....well...every year there are tons of good OTs who become better OGs from college to pros....  This year is no exception.

I'm not looking for every player to be pro bowl quality, but he's been a good and consistent start and you keep those, as long as he doesn't ask for crazy money I say we pay to keep him

[Untouchable]

I'd want to keep Norwell but if some team is going to try to take him this off season I'd be good with a 2nd round pick too.  

[Bronn]

1 minute ago, sanjay_rajput said:

Unless your picking in 1st round its hard to get a elite guard.

Trai was project to be 1st round we got lucky he came out early.

Today's 5th round and beyond tackles end up being next year's starting guards.

Norwell was an undrafted guard, and according to some he's now like top 5 in the league, lol.