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Panthers sign OL Pat Elfein - 3 years, 13.5 million, 6 fully guaranteed

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Seemed like he was a promising prospect coming out of college but can't stay on the field getting bit by the injury bug nearly every season since being drafted.  I think it's weird to jump on a guy that quickly that is injury-plagued, versatile or not.  While the contract isn't bad for the position, it seems to be for this particular player.

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6 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Breer...

 

 

I was going to suggest exactly this. Makes a lot of sense. From what I recall, he was a disappointment for Minnesota. But even if he underperforms, at worst he becomes a slightly expensive backup on a team with significant injury history on the line or just a straight up sunk cost of $6 million spread over 2 years. But the potential upside of getting a 3 year starter on the offensive line for $4.5 million per year makes it a reasonable roll of the dice. 

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Just now, Peon Awesome said:

I was going to suggest exactly this. Makes a lot of sense. From what I recall, he was a disappointment for Minnesota. But even if he underperforms, at worst he becomes a slightly expensive backup on a team with significant injury history on the line or just a straight up sunk cost of $6 million spread over 2 years. But the potential upside of getting a 3 year starter on the offensive line for $4.5 million per year makes it a reasonable roll of the dice. 

Yeah I agree. I could easily see him not even starting this year depending on how the draft falls but if he’s actually healthy he can start or be a depth piece. 

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Bit of a decent write up here - at least has lots of clips in there breaking down some plays. 

Smart, athletic/mailer guard who started his career as an all rookie center before getting hurt and moving to Guard. 

Has played all 3 spots on the interior of the line in college and the NFL. 

3 years, 6 million guaranteed. Even if he sucks and doesn't deserve to be on a roster in the future, that's a relatively easy out. 

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ganggreennation.com/platform/amp/2020/12/4/22149126/scouting-jets-offensive-lineman-pat-elflein

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2 minutes ago, Peon Awesome said:

I was going to suggest exactly this. Makes a lot of sense. From what I recall, he was a disappointment for Minnesota. But even if he underperforms, at worst he becomes a slightly expensive backup on a team with significant injury history on the line or just a straight up sunk cost of $6 million spread over 2 years. But the potential upside of getting a 3 year starter on the offensive line for $4.5 million per year makes it a reasonable roll of the dice. 

Yep. Expensive Tyler Larsen replacement.

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