Breeland failed physical *update* non football injury

[Mr. Scot]

Side Note: Kudos to the team medical staff for putting what was best for him above what was best for the team.

It's really ultimately the best thing for both sides, but Lord knows there are probably some team officials out there who would like to see doctors sweep things under the rug sometimes.

[Seltzer]

3 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Side Note: Kudos to the team medical staff for putting what was best for him above what was best for the team.

It's really ultimately the best thing for both sides, but Lord knows there are probably some team officials out there who would like to see doctors sweep things under the rug sometimes.

Hell Delvin Breaux might want to sign here just for that reason after the Saints doctors screwed him up so bad

[TheSpecialJuan]

This injury is a real setback to our offseason plans, but only momentarily. Hurney has to weigh his options here and cannot panic. 

Here are a few of our options: 

1) Sign a replacement as soon as possible. Unfortunately, pickings are slim, only a few quality #2 CB's remain on the open market. EJ Gaines and Delvin Breaux or possibly Dominique Rodgers Cromartie. 

2) Throw numbers at the CB position and have competition for the corner spot opposite Bradberry. We bring back LaDarius Gunter and sign someone cheap like 49ers Dontae Johnson. 

3) Simply shift our focus from singing #2 CB to signing a quality safety like Morgan Burnett, Eric Reid or Kenny Vaccaro. We would then have to draft a CB with one of our 1st 4 picks.  

[TheSpecialJuan]

Andy Benoit's secondary FA's: 

CORNERBACKS

DIFFERENCE MAKERS

Trumaine Johnson (28)—Intends to sign with Jets
He has traveled with No. 1 receivers at times in recent years and won more battles than he’s lost. That he can travel in man and zone coverage should raise his value.

Malcolm Butler (28)—Intends to sign with Titans
Did you know he didn’t play in Super Bowl LII? Teams will find out what’s behind that and shape their offer accordingly. If he has a clean image, he’ll get top-10 corner money.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FREE AGENTS

Vontae Davis (29)—Signed With Bills (one year, $5 million)
Injuries have become so routine that it’s hard to envision anyone offering him more than No. 2 money, even though, when he’s healthy, his physical nature can contest with many No. 1s.

Aaron Colvin (26)—Intends to sign with Texans (four-year deal)
He was overshadowed by the litany of stars on Jacksonville’s defense, but a closer look reveals him as one of the league’s best slot corners. That’s an important—and difficult—position to fill.

Kyle Fuller (26)—Signed to an offer sheet by Packers, which is expected to be matched by Bears (four years, $56 million)
His first year in Chicago was tremendous, and so was much of his last. It’s those years in between that might make teams slow to pull the trigger. Whoever signs him will be getting a quality ball-in-air outside defender. (Fuller has received the transition tag from the Bears.)

Richard Sherman (29)—Signed With 49ers (three years, $39.15 million)
He was still a high-level perimeter press corner last fall, but signs of decline and an Achilles injury as he enters his age-30 season are legitimate causes for concern.

Patrick Robinson (30)—Signed with Saints (four-year deal)
He was one of football’s best slot defenders. The Eagles have youth and depth at corner, but they may want to think lontag and hard before letting him go.

Morris Claiborne (28)—Re-signs with Jets (one year, $7 million)
Had some nice stretches as the Jets’ top cover corner last season. A team in need of a No. 2, especially if it runs a mostly zone-based scheme, will want him.

Rashaan Melvin (28)—Signs with Raiders (one year, $6.5 million)
He performed admirably in difficult circumstances for the Colts last season. He did that down the stretch for Baltimore a few years ago, too.

E.J. Gaines (26), Bills
He’s experienced in a wide range of schemes, both outside and in the slot.

David Amerson (26)—Signed With Chiefs (one year, $2.25 million)
He had a great stretch in the second half of 2016, but has been erratic for much of his six-year career.

Nickell Robey-Coleman (26)—Re-signed with Rams (three years, $15.75 million)
He’s at his best in attack-mode, including on slot blitzes. Considering this and his adequacy in man coverage, a pressure-based defense should want him.

Prince Amukamara (28)—Re-signing with Bears
glIdeally, he’s your No. 4 corner, giving you confidence that your defense could survive if a starting outside corner were out for a few weeks.

Nevin Lawson (26)—Re-signed with Lions
Another nice plug-in guy who could add valuable depth, especially given that he has the body to play outside or in the slot.

Bashaud Breeland (26)—UPDATE: Contract with Panthers voided after failing physical
About as up-and-down as they come. What that means for his open market value remains to be seen.

D.J. Hayden (27)—Intends to sign with Jaguars (three years, $19 million)
Jacksonville brought in Hayden to replace Aaron Colvin in the slot—that’s iffy, it would be a major downgrade inside.

Leonard Johnson (28), Bills
It seems like he’s become an off-the-street midseason slot starter every year of his career. Was his solid 2017 season in Buffalo enough to get him a permanent home?

Dontae Johnson (26), 49ers
He had too many bad plays in downfield coverage last season. He should consider taking a one-year “prove it” deal and hope to bounce back.

Ross Cockrell (26), Giants
He has played significant snaps in matchup zone schemes for the Steelers and Giants. That’s enough to secure a No. 4 job, with a chance to compete at No. 3.

Davon House (28), Packers
After watching almost every snap of his seven-year career on film, it’s still hard to declare whether he’s good or bad.

T.J. Carrie (27)—Intends to sign with Browns (four years, $31 million)
His experience in the slot and as a punt returner will bolster his value as a backup.

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (31), Giants
He has long been a player with exaggerated highs and lows. His value hinges on what teams think of his film from the second half of 2018, when he played a variety of positions for the Giants, including sub-package linebacker.

Jeremy Lane (27), Seahawks
He's too young to write off, but durability is a concern. Another negative (for him): His ability to play inside would normally set him apart, but this year’s cornerback market is unusually flush with slot defenders.

Lardarius Webb (32), Ravens
His ability to play safety makes him a viable dime back option—and he’s still a capable slot defender in a zone scheme. Someone will get a good deal on him.

Adam Jones (34), Bengals
He lost playing time to recent first-round pick Willie Jackson last year—and it was surprising that Jones didn’t lose more. (That might be a commentary on Jackson's strong play, though.) Jones can still play, but given his decline and notorious temperament, teams might not bother.

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SAFETIES

DIFFERENCE MAKERS

Eric Reid (26), 49ers
Teams would be foolish to pass on him because of the anthem protests. He’s a playmaker and one of the better multi-tool defenders in football, with significant experience at both safety spots, in the slot and at linebacker.

Morgan Burnett (29), Packers
He started 102 games in Green Bay, so the perception is that he’s old. But 29 is middle-age for a smart safety. Adding to his value is that he’s proven to be every bit as versatile as Eric Reid.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FREE AGENTS

Kenny Vaccaro (27), Saints
He never quite developed the cover skills to fulfill his first-round billing with the Saints, but teams that want to play with three safeties on first and second down will be very interested.

Tavon Wilson (28)—Re-signed with Lions (two years, $7 million)
He’s at his best in the box, particularly when rotating down into it after the snap.

 

[TheSpecialJuan]

https://www.si.com/nfl-free-agents-rankings-by-position-2018

[carpanfan96]

52 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Side Note: Kudos to the team medical staff for putting what was best for him above what was best for the team.

It's really ultimately the best thing for both sides, but Lord knows there are probably some team officials out there who would like to see doctors sweep things under the rug sometimes.

It's an injury he's had since he was 4 years old, just reinjured it recently. Panthers had to know about it, it was known back when he was in the draft process. 

 

If anyone is wondering why he is seemingly blaming the Panther organization for this, that's most likely the reason.

[RetiredCollegeCoach]

Really disturbing to see the rejoicing at Breeland's injury from certain Panthers "fans".

How long before some of the most hardcore Gettlemaniacs begin physically attacking players Tonya Harding style in order to "get back" at the Panthers organization?

[rmoneyg35]

How does an infected cut take months to heal? I’ve had infected cuts and it takes a week at most.

[MikeD83]

1 hour ago, rmoneyg35 said:

How does an infected cut take months to heal? I’ve had infected cuts and it takes a week at most.

Sounds like he reinjured an area that he had previously hurt as a child. @thebigcat would probably know better than I with his medical background, but I imagine if there was previously damaged tissue, it may not heal as quickly or properly. Might be why it requires a skin graft. 

[Jangler]

17 hours ago, Doc Holiday said:

Very curious about how he faild it? We need this dude!!

herpes.

[Mr. Scot]

5 hours ago, carpanfan96 said:

It's an injury he's had since he was 4 years old, just reinjured it recently. Panthers had to know about it, it was known back when he was in the draft process. 

If anyone is wondering why he is seemingly blaming the Panther organization for this, that's most likely the reason.

Yeah, it basically becomes a difference of opinion. He believes it's no big deal because it wasn't before. 

The Panthers think it is, and they're probably right, but...

[rayzor]

10 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Yeah, it basically becomes a difference of opinion. He believes it's no big deal because it wasn't before. 

The Panthers think it is, and they're probably right, but...

the problem was there, supposedly, but how many times has he gone to the dominican republic, cut his foot, had it get infected and need a skin graph since he's been in the league? can't say i blame them for being skittish in giving him a multi year deal like they were planning on.

 

[Mr. Scot]

4 minutes ago, rayzor said:

the problem was there, supposedly, but how many times has he gone to the dominican republic, cut his foot, had it get infected and need a skin graph since he's been in the league? can't say i blame them for being skittish in giving him a multi year deal like they were planning on.

I'd tend to side with the doctors on this.

I can understand why Breeland might not. And heaven knows plenty of guys go "doctor shopping" when they get a diagnosis they don't like. 

In most of those cases, there aren't million dollar contracts at stake like there is here, of course.