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Panthers interested in Okung


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Not just the players it seems. Would be a definite upgrade but for a big commitment at $10-12M/year I'd rather pass. For a tad less or a short deal, then yeah. People forget that he has a long history of injury problems and though he played all 16 last year, they could come back anytime. And he wasn't all that good last year anyways. Sure would be interesting and would give me hope for the offense though.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5632/russell-okung

 

Troy Renck of Denver 7 reports free agent LT Russell Okung is drawing interest from the Panthers and Giants.
That is in addition to the Broncos, who have not closed the door on bringing Okung back despite declining to pick up his option last month. Both landing spots make a lot of sense. The Panthers have to find a replacement for Michael Oher, whose career may be over due to concussions, and the Giants are likely looking to move 2015 first-rounder Ereck Flowers to the right side. Okung could command $10-12 million per year on his next deal. Mar 8 - 1:04 PM
 
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It's not that much of an overpay considering cap increases and demand of the position.   Also you know, the fact that Cam is getting killed out there.   Ignoring the position for so many years is going to force us to overpay a bit.   If you ever overpay, you do it on your LT.    Get this done.  

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3 minutes ago, jumpman910 said:

I would've rather gave Wagner that 9 mil. Personally Ive always believe that Okung was overrated.  

Even if, he's still better than any option we have at LT and we can't have another season of Cam getting violated all game.  

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