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scpanther22

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If I remember correctly, Mr. Carolina Panthers himself Julius Peppers only played 12 games in his rookie campaign for a reason, reasons very similar to why Mr. Smith hasn't played yet this year. If they won't let Pep go at any cost, certainly they could bring in Smith at this point in time to at least see what they can work with, if for nothing else.

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Mesmer Newbie

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I don't think you should necessarily be looking at guys with baggage the same way as guys without it.. and I love being a team that puts character high up on the list of priorities.

But I don't think there's anything wrong with having one or two guys that maybe have less than reputable pasts, but get it done on the field every week.

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Smith would make this defense day and night better for one reason. Meeks has had to reshuffle his defense almost every game since kemo went down. If we can bring in another big Tackle to fill the void, this defense will be much better off. Peppers will be free'd up more which will allow him to have a better season, and who knows maybe even sign a long term contract at the end of the season. The LB's will be able to roam more and make plays in the passing game rather then having to support the interior DL every play. And of course more pressure will cause quick throws and allot of bad throws meaning the secondary will improve. Just my 2 cents!

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Saw that earlier.

It would change my entire mood about this team if they were to sign Shaun Smith. Among other things, it would allow them to use Hollis Thomas as a rotational player rather than a starter, a move that would in all likelihood extend his shelf-life with us. The D-Line would go from being a liability to being a strength, and maybe (just maybe) the Panthers could rebound from that 0-3 start and make some actual noise.

Could it be done? With a friendly contract, a restructure or two and a roster move that'd be popular with fans (cutting Nick Hayden) it most definitely could. And I, for one, would be in favor of it.

(which is probably a sure indicator that it won't happen) :mad:

Be assured that if it does happen, it can be taken as a sign that the seat John Fox sits on is at least getting warm, and more than likely is rather toasty.

The fact that it would make since would mean we are not gonna do it.

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