Panthers Free Agent Signings Thread

[Untouchable]

1 hour ago, Panthercougar68 said:

 

This explains a lot in terms of what was going on behind the scenes.

 

That's the type of target I'd expect when you're releasing Kerr.

[Mr. Scot]

For those interested in Reddick...

 

[TrevorLaurenceTime22]

1 hour ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Huddle would have blown up if we had signed Autry to that 3yr $21.5 million deal 

Not bad for 7.5 2020 sacks sheet Bud Dupree got 16.5 a year for 8 sacks.

[davos]

Wonder if we have a few DTs in the air and it’s why we cleared Kerr. Probs for a vet min-1.2/y contract at another spot to not overload DT

[TrevorLaurenceTime22]

Should change the thread title to "agreements" these are not signed deals yet.

[MHS831]

3 hours ago, 45catfan said:

So you have him penciled in at starting LT?  Cool, nobody else does.

Are you all talking about Cam Erving?  I think he could be the RG---not that I have heard anything--speculation--

Of course, they could let Daley, Scott, Little, and Erving compete for LT--but I think he is a RG.

I think we might draft LT--

BUT if we have to trade the first and second rounder, we would have not really addressed LT.  Erving gives us depth/competition at LT and a starter at RG, imo. 

[MHS831]

5 hours ago, Panthers Rhule said:

Yes, and also everyone says how bad our OL was last season but if I remember correctly we finished 18th overall? So we were average even with all the injuries. One that about ZBS is you don't necessarily need the dominant maulers there. A ZBS line works as a Unit and their success isn't based on the individual player's dominance but the success of the Unit working together properly. 

Glad you said this--it is correct  And Elfein is a better run blocker and puller than Reed was-- and I think Erving could be the RG--not the LT. 

They targeted these two players--knowing they were on a budget.  I am starting to get it.  They will be good in this system.  Imagine if we upgraded both G spots with about $8-9m per season?

[MHS831]

1 hour ago, stbugs said:

That's not true, a lot of rookie OL start. 12 of 16 OL taken last year in rounds 1-3 (ignoring one that opted out for COVID) started at least half the year. One of the four that didn't start was Wilson in the 1st who got released by the Titans. In Little's year, there were a ton of OL taken right before and after him that all started year 1. That's what made his pick that much worse.

OL often start most of the rookie year, even if they don't start week 1. I'd almost say that it's surprising when a 1st or 2nd round pick doesn't start rookie year.

So rounds 1-3 are the only rookie OL?  If you add all the rest, then  roughly 15 of about 50 started for half a season--fewer started from day 1, which probably was the point.  I would not call 30% a lot, but I see your point.

Edited March 16, 2021 by MHS831

[TheSpecialJuan]

Take look at our roster to find out where Fitterer will look to next in free agency. We have 3 CB's and 3 DT's and one of those is some guy named Mike Panusiuk 

[mickeye76]

2 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Take look at our roster to find out where Fitterer will look to next in free agency. We have 3 CB's and 3 DT's and one of those is some guy named Mike Panusiuk 

Or draft.  DT and Corner are obvious needs going into draft.  Both positions are prime for a rookie to come in and make an impact.  

[Reebis21]

12 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

Saw speculation last year that we would keep Samuel and Anderson and move on from DJ Moore.

I’m all for this. Yea DJ has nice stats and is young...but how many non biased fans do u think have ever watched a Panthers game and thought “damn, they need to feed DJ! He’s a monster!”....I’m willing to bet not many...and yet he’s gunna ask for that kinda money.

Would LOVE to cash in now for a 1st rounder like the Colts so that we can pay Samuel and be able to give Anderson an extension to lower his current cap hit.

This would be so much better bang for our buck.

Edited March 16, 2021 by Reebis21

[razorwolf]

IMO I don't really understand the move to release DT Zach Kerr when DT is a team need! I hope Fit makes the moves to warrant this cut. Fit has made a couple moves that's a head scratcher, but have to try to trust it's all has a purpose to make the panthers better this year than last!

[frankw]

18 minutes ago, Reebis21 said:

I’m all for this. Yea DJ has nice stats and is young...but how many non biased fans do u think have ever watched a Panthers game and thought “damn, they need to feed DJ! He’s a monster!”

3100 yards with Kyle Allen Will Grier Teddy Bridgewater and PJ Walker throwing to him. Yes clearly he must be the problem let's get rid of him while we still can.

[TheRumGone]

DJ Moore is the best wr on this team and it’s not close.