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

[hepcat]

I mean sh*t, this guy was cut from the Vikings, the team he was drafted by. MID SEASON. WTF are we doing signing this guy.

Same old same old. The Panthers continue to make dumb moves.

[Kuhndog94]

Just now, hepcat said:

I mean sh*t, this guy was cut from the Vikings, the team he was drafted by. MID SEASON. WTF are we doing signing this guy.

Same old same old. The Panthers continue to make dumb moves.

BuT jEtS fAnS DoNt KnOw WhAt ThEy ArE tAlKiNg AbOuT

[hepcat]

Great info on him with the Vikings. 

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

[shaqattaq]

3 minutes ago, TrevorLaurenceTime22 said:

Its not exciting and he's mediocre

[Varking]

3 minutes ago, Kuhndog94 said:

Oh yes, compared to the superior intelligence of our fan base... oh... wait...

I’d argue our fan base is smarter than the Jets fan base for sure. 

[45catfan]

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.

[Peon Awesome]

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. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

I remember this guy got cut by the Vikings 

[Kuhndog94]

Just now, Varking said:

I’d argue our fan base is smarter than the Jets fan base for sure. 

I'd argue that NC being 30th in education would determine that is a lie. 

[DJ feed me moore]

5 minutes ago, SetfreexX said:

 

 

the guard version of matt khalil

[Little Goody Two Shoes]

19 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

He's a pretty good blocker, but he's struggled some with injuries.

And oft injured lineman always work out so well for us.

[Varking]

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. 

[SteveSmithTD89]

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

[hepcat]

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.