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Dead Weight: One Player Each NFL Team Should Release

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It's a problem for every NFL team. There's always that one guy who you can't understand why he's even worth a roster spot. Whether it's money issues, lack of talent, or just complete nonsense to consider him an NFL player, there's always going to be someone who just doesn't fit the bill.

In this article, the author writes up what he believes is that one "deadweight" player for every NFL team. While many here would probably say Bersin, this author takes it a step further and finds that one guy who just doesn't make sense.

I think you all would come to agree.

http://www.thesportster.com/football/dead-weight-one-player-each-nfl-team-should-release/

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28. CAROLINA PANTHERS – ED DICKSON, TE

While most analysts have been projecting offensive lineman Michael Oher to be cut at some point during the offseason thanks to concussion concerns and misdemeanor assault charges, it wouldn’t be out of the question for Oher to keep his roster spot. The Panthers are extremely diligent about maintaining depth on the O-line, so if Oher is able to work past his issues, Carolina could still use his talents.

Meanwhile, tight end Ed Dickson has been pretty much drained of his faculties since signing on with the Panthers in 2014. Dickson isn’t great as a blocker and is virtually non-existent in the passing game, and so long as Greg Olsen is in town, that’s all well and good. But why not free up $2 million by cutting Dickson loose and letting one of the young guys take a crack at being the TE2? Or maybe even use that extra cash to go after a free agent like Gary Barnidge?

Makes complete sense. Frees up cap, and allows us to go for someone better if need be. Get rid of an underperforming player who can't block and try and see if any of our younger guys can do just as good of a job. 

Thoughts?

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7 minutes ago, KillerKat said:

It is super retarded that Dickson is still on the team and we haven't called Barnidge. Another example of Rivera's blind loyalty to certain players.

Do you know for certain that we haven't called him? Does anyone know the situation? I saw a report saying that barnidge wants to be #1 and he clearly won't be that here 

Edit: I'm not trying to argue with you. I'm seriously asking cuz I gave up following this situation once I heard that 

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