CAROLINA SIGNS (LB) DAMIEN WILSON

[TheSpecialJuan]

1 minute ago, Cdparr7 said:

I think he’s a depth guy. Likely another signing coming.

There better be we only have 5 LBs on the current roster 

[Cdparr7]

1 minute ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

There better be we only have 5 LBs on the current roster 

He’s played outside as much as inside. I don’t think he’s the new MLB. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

I like Cory Littleton but because we play so much 2 LB 5 DB’s we don’t need to spend too much $ at this position 

Think more along the lines of Bears Joel Iyiegbuwie 

[RumHam]

This is a good pick up, immediate upgrade to the camp fodder we had

[TheSpecialJuan]

 

[TheSpecialJuan]

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Chiefs had expressed an interest in bringing LB Damien Wilson back to Kansas City, but he ended up signing a two-year deal worth $6.9 million with the Carolina Panthers

[jayflip]

Y’all shitting on this signing are too funny. Y’all are the same peeps who think the MLB position doesn’t warrant a 1st round pick because the position is devalued and then cry when we sign a devalued player for this position. Cheer the fug up. 

[KatsAzz]

On 3/17/2022 at 7:47 PM, poundaway said:

 

Upgrade over Jermain Carter.  He's no Perriman tho.

 

				Tackles					Fumbles				Def Interceptions
Rk	Player	Year	G	Solo	Ast	QBHits	TFL	Sk	FF	FR	Yds	TD	Int	Yds	TD
1	Jermaine Carter Jr.	2021	17	38	50	3	3	0.0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
2	Damien Wilson	2021	17	59	47	5	5	3.0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0

 

Stats are not bad at all. I think this big guy is a good signing.

[MHS831]

On 3/17/2022 at 5:41 PM, Happy Panther said:

He can tackle...

That makes him better than Carter.  I think our ILB is not asked to cover like one would if we played the Tampa 2.   I am thinking they simply need a "C Gap to C Gap" thumper.

 

[RJK]

Bro is 6’ 260 lbs 

[rayzor]

On 3/17/2022 at 5:38 PM, CashNewton22 said:

So likely a 2 down MLB that’ll come off the field on 3rd down and slide Shaq in?

Probably/hopefully this. Not a bad idea having a LB who is good against the run and that's his role. Then just take home out for nickel packages on passing downs. Shouldn't be an issue.

[TheSpecialJuan]

 

[Panthers Rhule]

24 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

 

If he performs like he did the last 2 seasons then that's a steal. 

[CPantherKing]

On 3/17/2022 at 5:38 PM, CashNewton22 said:

So likely a 2 down MLB that’ll come off the field on 3rd down and slide Shaq in?

You sign a SB MLB like Damien Wilson at the age of 29 for experience and mentorship. Possibly temporary starter.

The moves point to the Panthers drafting Devin Lloyd or Nakobe Dean.

MLB has been the one position they have been silent on as a need and the 1st round championship leaders sitting there for them in Lloyd and Dean.

They have addressed the OL. Likely not going OL in 1st round. There is no 1st round QB talent in the draft and there are no signs of moving Darnold. Cam Newton seems to remain an option too.

I'm expecting the Panthers to trade down and make the moves to take a LB in the 1st round and then a QB on day 2. LB gets mentored by Wilson and QB competes for the starting job.

The defensive signings and roster building feel like Snow is moving primarily to his 33 stack defense from college which he has been messing with the past 2 seasons but has not had the MLB or FS to make it work (they tried to force Shaq and Chinn into these roles and moved them out of position). If the Panthers sign another top safety that can play FS/SS I'm sure we will see the 33 defense used often. They tried using Gilmore in this role as a CB/FS last season, but it just didn't hold up against the run.

If they sign another flex safety (say Mathieu... who may or may not be a target):

Brown NT, Ioannidis DE(strong), Gross-Matos(weak)

Lloyd MLB, Thompson OLB(strong), Burns(weak)

FS Mathieu, Chinn SS(strong), Woods SS(weak)

CB Horn, Henderson, Jackson

Ioannidis can slide to DT, Burns can slide to DE, Chinn can slide to LB on any given play. Snow will have a D that can go from a 44 to a 43 to a 46 to a 34 to a 33 to quarters with an audible. You just need DEs, MLB, and SS who can stop the run while the MLB and SS are able to drop into zone or man coverage for this 33 defense to not get exposed.