We signed Denzel Perryman

[Khyber53]

He's a Panther now, so I'm cheering for his success, but...

Looking over his career stats, I'm seeing half the time he's a starter when he's in games, half the time he's on the bench. Not many sacks, forced fumbles, INTs or even actual tackles. Played much of his time apparently in a 3-4 defense.

Exactly why did we pick him up? Anything should be an improvement over Whitehead, but can someone point out to me where's the gleam here?

[Shocker]

[PantherKyle]

Yes I like this. Good in the run game. 

[Basbear]

1 minute ago, Jon Snow said:

Could be the only type of players they can get to sign here for what they can afford to pay.  Don't over look that aspect of the situation.  It's a key one.

Every-single-one... I thought Rhule had enough of players missing games when he dealt with Apple, Okung,(I believe Russ was truly hurt) and other soft-ass players. He even commented about wanting tough players to play though things. The injury report will be full. This maybe why he wanted players that can help multiple spots... Going to funny watching Teddy line up at safety! Training staff will be tested this year. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

Nice LB pickup 

[Panthercougar68]

 

[Basbear]

6 minutes ago, Khyber53 said:

He's a Panther now, so I'm cheering for his success, but...

Looking over his career stats, I'm seeing half the time he's a starter when he's in games, half the time he's on the bench. Not many sacks, forced fumbles, INTs or even actual tackles. Played much of his time apparently in a 3-4 defense.

Exactly why did we pick him up? Anything should be an improvement over Whitehead, but can someone point out to me where's the gleam here?

Injuries, he wasnt benched. If you dont realize, thats what the panthers are targeting players with a loooooong history of injuries. 

Hes a legit MLB, when hes not in the training room....

[hepcat]

who?

[PantherKyle]

Just now, hepcat said:

who?

Been a solid player for the Chargers since 2015 outta the 2nd round. "Who?" is a weak take. 

[Khyber53]

1 minute ago, Basbear said:

Injuries, he wasnt benched. If you dont realize, thats what the panthers are targeting players with a loooooong history of injuries. 

Hes a legit MLB, when hes not in the training room....

Yeah, I saw the injury history and tried to adjust for it. On a per game basis, though, well I guess after being a Panthers fan since opening day I expected more from a linebacker.

We've kind of been spoiled here over the years. I hope that we don't lose that as part of our identity.

[Jon Snow]

3 minutes ago, Basbear said:

Every-single-one... I thought Rhule had enough of players missing games when he dealt with Apple, Okung,(I believe Russ was truly hurt) and other soft-ass players. He even commented about wanting tough players to play though things. The injury report will be full. This maybe why he wanted players that can help multiple spots... Going to funny watching Teddy line up at safety! Training staff will be tested this year. 

Yeah I got nothing there.  I'm not seeing how this fits any plan I would dream up, unless it's to get the number one pick next year.  Oh wait! That belongs to Houston.

[Ja Rhule]

Apparently now we have one of the best LBs in the league
 

Panthers agreed to terms with LB Denzel Perryman, formerly of the Chargers, on a two-year contract.

Perryman was one of the better off-ball linebackers to hit the market after both Lavonte David and Matt Milano stayed with their respective teams. In Carolina, Perryman will take over at the MIKE after Tahir Whitehead played largely empty snaps there last season. It'll be Perryman, Shaq Thompson, and Jeremy Chinn at linebacker for the Panthers, giving them one of the better trios in the league. Perryman has yet to play a full 16-game season through six years in the league.

[Panther'sBigD]

7 minutes ago, Basbear said:

Every-single-one... I thought Rhule had enough of players missing games when he dealt with Apple, Okung,(I believe Russ was truly hurt) and other soft-ass players. He even commented about wanting tough players to play though things. The injury report will be full. This maybe why he wanted players that can help multiple spots... Going to funny watching Teddy line up at safety! Training staff will be tested this year. 

Besides CMC, who it became obvious we were sitting out on purpose, who on the roster spent a lot of time out of the lineup with a new injury? I say new because Okung came into the picture with multiple prior injuries and KK has stayed injured for the last few years.

Rhule and Tepper have their sports science facility and they've said they're committed to providing the best care to their players year round. Perhaps in these three players we've signed, they see manageable injuries that can be mitigated by better care, and believe they can keep them on the field longer. Just a thought. I'm going to be optimistic about it. I'll be bummed if they spend all year on the bench, but it's just a game. 

Edit: 2021 will be Year One for a lot of what Rhule wanted to bring to Carolina, now that they won't have to do everything over Zoom and can be in the same building. 

Edited March 17, 2021 by Panther'sBigD

[hepcat]

1 minute ago, PantherKyle said:

Been a solid player for the Chargers since 2015 outta the 2nd round. "Who?" is a weak take. 

Lol right. "Who" seems like a plenty solid take for some nobody linebacker from the Chargers. I just looked him up. Part time starter/bench player, low stats, depth signing.