Panthers Claim Three Off Waivers

[Black&BlueBubba]

15 minutes ago, KillerKat said:

We got 5. McCoy,  Poe, Short, Love, and Butler. Obada is 265lbs and too light to be a 3-4 lineman. Poe is coming off a bad year and Butler is useless.

Obada is 280.  And just fine for a 3-4 DE.  He packed on weight this offseason just for this. 

[Bartin]

We should claim Greg Dortch who the Jets waived today and drop one of the two WRs we picked up today. He is an electric PR and has a lot of potential as a slot WR.

[Black&BlueBubba]

To me the head scratcher is Zylstra. Can’t find much on him. 6-2. 212lbs and a 4.64 40. 

He did have over 100 catches for 1600 yards in the CFL in 17’  

But the Vikings did like him:

“The true surprise was Brandon Zylstra getting cut, though reports are that Zylstra could rejoin the team after getting through waivers and spending a short time on the practice squad. Zylstra made eight catches in his three preseason games and already has a year on the roster under his belt.”

He can return punts and might be good in the RZ. 

Interested to see him at practice.  

[bababoey]

1 hour ago, KillerKat said:

We got 5. McCoy,  Poe, Short, Love, and Butler. Obada is 265lbs and too light to be a 3-4 lineman. Poe is coming off a bad year and Butler is useless.

He's 280 and only played DE during the preseason so there is that. 

[Mr. Scot]

6 hours ago, KillerKat said:

Biggest area to address now is 3-4 DL. Hopefully we pick up someone there soon.

The defensive line scares you less than the offensive line?

Not so sure I agree.

[Black&BlueBubba]

Random comment on Natrell Jamerson:

“Having the flexibility to come down in the box and play slot cornerback only adds to his potential value. And he’s experienced in a variety of roles on special teams.

Fringe roster types must be able to differentiate themselves from other fringe roster types to make the team. Jamerson’s versatility as a safety/slot cornerback hybrid could eventually give him a deciding factor for making the 53-man roster.”

 

[07579394]

10 hours ago, Black&BlueBubba said:

To me the head scratcher is Zylstra. Can’t find much on him. 6-2. 212lbs and a 4.64 40. 

He did have over 100 catches for 1600 yards in the CFL in 17’  

But the Vikings did like him:

“The true surprise was Brandon Zylstra getting cut, though reports are that Zylstra could rejoin the team after getting through waivers and spending a short time on the practice squad. Zylstra made eight catches in his three preseason games and already has a year on the roster under his belt.”

He can return punts and might be good in the RZ. 

Interested to see him at practice.  

Zylstra seems can be a big receiver like Funchess.

[Camp Fodder]

Not sure how any of these guy help us. At least the ones we cut spent training camp with us. These guys have barely any NFL experience

[Bartin]

3 minutes ago, Camp Fodder said:

Not sure how any of these guy help us. At least the ones we cut spent training camp with us. These guys have barely any NFL experience

I think they are all ST players. Zylstra had over 100 ST snaps last year for the Vikings so he does stuff like kick and punt coverage. McCloud is a PR. Jamerson is a KR and has the ability to be a jack of all trades DB backup who can play CB, S and nickel.

[Camp Fodder]

2 minutes ago, Bartin said:

I think they are all ST players. Zylstra had over 100 ST snaps last year for the Vikings so he does stuff like kick and punt coverage. McCloud is a PR. Jamerson is a KR and has the ability to be a jack of all trades DB backup who can play CB, S and nickel.

I guess I don’t understand dropping a 9 year vet who is helping the young guys and a RB with loads of potential for ST jags

[My Goodness My Guinness]

How is nobody talking about Doctson clearing waivers? He had a good year last year. Is he a head case?

[Carl Spackler]

5 minutes ago, Camp Fodder said:

I guess I don’t understand dropping a 9 year vet who is helping the young guys and a RB with loads of potential for ST jags

So we don't give up 60 yard returns, I guess. All I can surmise.

[Navy_football]

2 minutes ago, My Goodness My Guinness said:

How is nobody talking about Doctson clearing waivers? He had a good year last year. Is he a head case?

Just not a reliable receiver. He's hell on the 50/50 jump balls, but doesn't create separation or catch the ball consistently. 

[top dawg]

45 minutes ago, Camp Fodder said:

I guess I don’t understand dropping a 9 year vet who is helping the young guys and a RB with loads of potential for ST jags

I hear you, but Holyfield's upside just isn't that high. I'd argue that but for age, he should have been gone before Artis-Payne.