Its Almost Decision Time- Martin or Godfrey

[Dpantherman]

http://www.heraldonline.com/247/story/1763326.html

[AceMan]

Let's see how crazy John Fox is...

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I'd like to see a survey done correlating hair length to player position.

I think defensive backs overwhelmingly have longer hair than any other position in the game.

Quarterback, I'm sure, would be dead last.

[CRA]

Let's see how crazy John Fox is...

you mean stupid.

Godfrey will get his job back.....b/c Fox doesn't care about putting the best players on the field to win. He believes he should put his guys on the field and they should simply execute better.

[Mr. Scot]

I think it's more interesting that there's a story about it on Panthers.com

Martin Maximizes Moment

Printing this story essentially acknowledges that Martin has done more than Godfrey in just a few games.

Groundwork for change perhaps?

I didn't believe the team would actually take the step of putting both back at their natural positions, but between this story and Gantt's piece, I'm now wondering.

[WilkinsonDonnie]

With our style of football the more turnovers we create the more likely we will win. We have to keep Martin on the field and see if Godfrey is more comfortable possibly playing nickel

Btw doesnt Godfrey still have the cast on his hand?

[Mesmer]

I don't think Fox puts Godfrey back in as the starter. If he does, I will seriously consider my stance, which is currently supporting him for HC next year.... not that it means anything to anyone:D

[Carolinafan320]

martin should start...

which means fox will start godfrey of course..

[DaveThePanther2008]

Well it won't be the 1st decision this season we disagree with Fox on. I hope he doesn't, seems though Martin has had a few growing pains in the long run he is performing better than Godfrey.

Go Panthers

[Pumpkin King]

It would make more sense to start Martin. Since it's pretty doubtful that we'll be making the playoffs this year, the best thing to do would be to let him remain as the starter for the remaining 6 games to let him have some experience. Godfrey hasn't really proven himself as a starter at free safety, and Martin already made some great plays.

[CatMan72]

Is it even a legitimate question at this point?

Martin contributed more in his first start then Godfrey has in all his starts combined.

Personally, I'd like to see Godfrey get a shot at playing NB.

[Mr ocho nueve]

Give it back to godfrey

[micnificent28]

martin remains the starter in this one. its weird because i questioned drafting this kid because the 6"4 corner shawn smith miami drafted was still on the board but this turned out win win for both teams.

[Brooklyn Bully]

http://blogs.charlotte.com/panthers/2009/11/martin-or-godfrey-who-will-it-be.html

Martin or Godfrey: Who will it be?

Free safety Charles Godfrey, who's missed four games with a sprained ankle, was back at practice Wednesday. He said he alternated taking snaps with rookie Sherrod Martin -- his replacement during that time -- with the first team.

Godfrey didn't know if he'd play Sunday against the Jets, or if he'd get his starting job back from Martin, who has three interceptions in the four games he's played in Godfrey's spot.

"I can't tell you that," said Godfrey, who doesn't have an interception this season and had one last year as a rookie. "You never know."

Godfrey said the ankle is feeling much better.

"I was making breaks I haven't been making the last three or four years," said Godfrey. "Who knows how it will feel tomorrow or after that."

Coach John Fox didn't shed much light on who will be the starter when Godfrey is completely healthy.

"The guy has to get back in, get re-acclimated to the defense," Fox said. "Then you make a decision."

So...no Godfrey to nickle it seems. And..."THEN you make a decision", Fox? Wow...just wow.