Panthers sign OT Cam Erving - 2 years, 10 million, 8 fully guaranteed

[beo]

1 minute ago, Mr. Scot said:

Is this our left tackle?

[mrcompletely11]

3 minutes ago, TrevorLaurenceTime22 said:

Doesn't mean much imo. Let's all remeber we had exactly two linemen under contract.

I still hope we target a lineman in the 2nd.  Lots and lots of talent should still be there for us

[SetfreexX]

Just now, *FreeFua* said:

14 million in guaranteed money to two guys who have battled injuries and have been largely disappointments...

The more things change the more they seem to stay the same around here 

You have to replace the depth we lost, neither Miller, or Schofield had high merits and played well, as bad as people here mock the OL they finished middle of the pack last season even with all of the injuries. 

We don't have the cap to sign a top tier FA on the OL, the price is too high, so the thing both these guys add is the fact they can both plug and play anywhere on the OL. 

Elfein - G or C

Erving - T, G, and C

These are value signings, and allow us to BPA in the draft is needed in case an OL prospect we like is not there. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

Interesting moves so far, a couple of talented often injured but still young o-lineman 

[45catfan]

So we signed a LG and RG, Paradis is in place as well as Moton Tagged.  LT in the draft?

[DeSim]

Elflein - backup center, will compete for either guard position, if doesn't win...decent backup for all 3 spots.

Erving - played center in college, could compete for either guard position, could compete for the T position opposite of Moton.  Decent backup for all 5 positions in the OL if loses out on any starting battles

Versatile signings.  Helps us in taking BPA in the draft.

[TheSpecialJuan]

 

[Riverboat Ron]

Feels like this and the Elfin move are to basically build versatility into our offensive line. Elfin, while mediocre, can fill in at either guard spot or center. Erving can fill in any spot on the line. 

 

They may not be pro bowlers but it beats rolling with ufa every year at guard and hoping Paradis plays well.

[TrevorLaurenceTime22]

8 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

I still hope we target a lineman in the 2nd.  Lots and lots of talent should still be there for us

I do as well but it all depends on how the draft falls... We may end up not having a 2nd if they trade up.

[SetfreexX]

6 minutes ago, *FreeFua* said:

Seriously.

These two are no better than Reed and Miller who we signed for a fraction of the cost.

Miller - $3,970,000 was what he earned in 2020 (Erving comp)

Schofiled - $1,500,000 ''  '' (Elfein comp)

These signing are on par when you look at guaranteed money / length. 2M guaranteed per for Elfien a former 3rd rounder, and 8M over TBD as the details are pending on Erving a former 1st round selection by CLE. 

Considering coach Rhule has OL coaching chops at the NFL level, I'm willing to see this play out.

Reed wasn't even an FA signing during the traditional period, so naturally he'd make less. 

Edited March 15, 2021 by SetfreexX

[beo]

The contracts aren't necessarily bad but I don't see why you'd target depth offensive linemen on the first day of negotiations since you could end up getting them at a cheaper price if you just waited a little longer. They definitely seem to be going for versatility among the offensive line though, which is good to see. 

[Waldo]

2 bad deals with 2 bad players. If Fritters isn't a God in the draft then he will be renamed to Shitters by the end of this offseason with how this is going so far.

[Jon Snow]

3 minutes ago, Riverboat Ron said:

Feels like this and the Elfin move are to basically build versatility into our offensive line. Elfin, while mediocre, can fill in at either guard spot or center. Erving can fill in any spot on the line. 

 

They may not be pro bowlers but it beats rolling with ufa every year at guard and hoping Paradis plays well.

It's only the beginning of rebuilding the line.  There will be draft picks and udfa thrown in the mix as well.  Patience Padawan.

Edited March 15, 2021 by Jon Snow

[Varking]

1 minute ago, beo said:

The contracts aren't necessarily bad but I don't see why you'd target depth offensive linemen on the first day of negotiations since you could end up getting them at a cheaper price if you just waited a little longer. They definitely seem to be going for versatility among the offensive line though, which is good to see. 

Don’t want to miss out on lineman and then be stuck rolling with 3 undrafted rookie starters and 5 undrafted rookie backups.