How Important Is Star For The Panthers?

[Saca312]

During the NFL preseason, Star Lotulelei was unstoppable. Powering through offensive linemen with unbelievable strength, Star pushed back 300+ lb guys like they’re mere tackling dummies. Although his impact may doesn’t show as much on the stat sheet, it certainly showed on the field.

So, just how important is Star for the Panthers defensive line? Is he a player worth keeping when he becomes a free agent next year? Four clips from each Panthers preseason games speak for themselves.

Read more here:

http://www.carolinahuddle.com/2017/08/28/carolina-panthers-star-lotulelei/

[*FreeFua*]

It's honestly a very important question and huge decision moving forward

[uncfan888]

We have to keep him

[Pejorative Miscreant]

He was overshadowed by Short but that should in no way diminish his importance and certainly not his talent.  Very important and need to keep him around if we can. 

[Nails]

Very.  Sucks he's not inked already.

[Steves89]

EFI

[Mojo]

He's arguably our most important piece on defense.

[ncfan]

We have to figure a way to resign him and norwell.  

[Palmetto]

They have already drafted his replacement.  He will get offered more money than the panthers want to pay him and will probably be playing for another team

[Daddy_Uncle]

didn't I hear that KK get's the flashy stats because most teams decide to double team Star instead?

[imminent rogaine]

DG would 100% get this done. He understands big men. Him grabbing Butler was 100% KK insurance and BPA. I'm worried about Hurney's priorities.

 

 Honestly though, Hurney may be in a damned if you do/damned it you don't situation. If he pays him big money it will be "Oh here we go again... Hurney and his big contracts" and if he lets him walk... well that's probably the wrong move so hopefully he doesn't do that.

[Moorgan]

2 minutes ago, Promethean Forerunner said:

Star never gets credit for anything because he doesn't post the stats but outside Kuechly he's the most vital piece on our defense. Without Star, our LBs would have a harder job evading blockers and our pass rushers wouldn't be posting such sack numbers.

Him and Norwell are the priority now. They deserve a hell of a raise.

I agree 100% but don't know how you do both. Restructure someone? I hate that move though because it usually ends up kicking the can further down the road and creates dead money for a guy not on the roster in a few years BUT those 2 could be that important.

[Ace_Aladdin]

2 hours ago, Saca312 said:

During the NFL preseason, Star Lotulelei was unstoppable. Powering through offensive linemen with unbelievable strength, Star pushed back 300+ lb guys like they’re mere tackling dummies. Although his impact may doesn’t show as much on the stat sheet, it certainly showed on the field.

So, just how important is Star for the Panthers defensive line? Is he a player worth keeping when he becomes a free agent next year? Four clips from each Panthers preseason games speak for themselves.

Read more here:

http://www.carolinahuddle.com/2017/08/28/carolina-panthers-star-lotulelei/

Good write up man, Star & KK allows our LB to roam free, if we lose him we also weaken the LB cop which is our strongest unit on the field. 

 

Pay that man! 

[Moorgan]

According to Sportrac (meh) this is their Calculated Market Values (links go to their individual value pages):

Andrew Norwell ($9.1M)

Star Lotulelei ($6.0M