Would you welcome back Star Lotulelei.....

[TheBigKat]

I personally would... the reward is greater than the risk at this point

 

Brown- Called out fans, lazy work ethic, if he doesn't show out this year then may earn the B label. I would say he is NOT RELIABLE as our # 1 DT

Nixon- flashes, could be good, not ready to rely on him full time

Roy- JAG

Hoskins- flashed in a few games, not ready to rely on him full time

Ionnadis- good when healthy, the WHEN should be emphasized

Mccall- project draft pick

 

Stah may not be the same player that lined up next to KK back in the day but if he can be an obvious run down rotational DT, it would stop the gap of teams just rushing right up the gut then getting the second level against our undersized LB core. 

TD and Kuechly's best years were behind Star

[CanadianCat]

Uhhh... that was a wired rant after the initial question. But sure, Star would be a great nose. 

[cookinbrak]

Star made KK look good.

[thefuzz]

I mean, does he have much left in the tank?

But sure, as a rotational NT, I'd be in if he is.

[Ricky Spanish]

Of Course, Star was underrated in his time with us. Did the dirty work and kept Luke/TD clean. Our Rush defense started to tank after he left. 

[Mistuh Jones]

for a 5 mil spot? Yep. Although I remember running out of my house and down the street screaming in joy when we drafted him. Sigh. That aged like milk 

[PandaMan]

Him and KK were the best rookie DT combo I think I’ve ever seen.  Our D got so much better from 2012 to 2013.  Our run defense was ass last season, so I’d be for re-signing the man if it’s a good contract.  We need all the help we can get.  

[Mr. Scot]

11 minutes ago, thefuzz said:

I mean, does he have much left in the tank?

My first question as well...

I was thinking he was set to retire.

Edited July 14, 2022 by Mr. Scot

[hepcat]

Cheap 1 year deal sure. He’d go a long way at shoring up the run defense 

[NYPantherFan]

He was a rotational piece in Buffalo last year. I'd use him the same way on a cheap 1 yr deal here. Anything to help this run defense.

[CarolinaCat89]

He didn't play in 2019 or 2020 and only 11 games last year.

Unfortunately as a DT, his window has closed 9 years in the game.

[Khyber53]

Does he have a lot left to give, though? That's a rough job.

If he could make it a year, he'd give us a bit of strength in the center of the line, but more importantly he could help train up some of the younger and softer talent we have there. We need a lunch pail, do the unsung work kind of guy on the line right now and in the future. He wouldn't be that guy, but could he help make the next one?

And that's a question I can't really answer. Star made the linemen around him look better because of the heavy lifting he did. But did he ever get someone else able and willing to do that work alongside of him? In a world of leading men actors, where can you find a dedicated character actor to really make it work? I'm not sure those guys can be taught, just born.

 

[CPcavedweller]

55 minutes ago, TheBigKat said:

I personally would... the reward is greater than the risk at this point

 

Brown- Called out fans, lazy work ethic, if he doesn't show out this year then may earn the B label. I would say he is NOT RELIABLE as our # 1 DT

Nixon- flashes, could be good, not ready to rely on him full time

Roy- JAG

Hoskins- flashed in a few games, not ready to rely on him full time

Ionnadis- good when healthy, the WHEN should be emphasized

Mccall- project draft pick

 

Stah may not be the same player that lined up next to KK back in the day but if he can be an obvious run down rotational DT, it would stop the gap of teams just rushing right up the gut then getting the second level against our undersized LB core. 

TD and Kuechly's best years were behind Star

McCall won't be a project. He's probably a late 1st rounder at this point. Much of that will hinge on how the offense plays after losing Isaiah Likely to the NFL. He was a huge safety valve for Coastal that led to several big plays in the passing game throughout the season, including once against App State.

He reminds me a lot of Zac Wilson but I like McCall as a more fluid athlete and he has elevated the status of that entire team from a 3-9 type squad to 11-1 being realistic each year (losing to App State of course)

On topic, I'd love Star back. Short was never the same after Star left and I think Star and Brown could be another magic duo. The drafting of Star and Short was a revelation, even if the Huddle melted down after that draft. Say what you will about Rivera but his ability to scout and draft quality guys on defense cannot be questioned.

[kungfoodude]

24 minutes ago, hepcat said:

Cheap 1 year deal sure. He’d go a long way at shoring up the run defense 

Pretty much this. Has to be cheap and a short term deal.

He is likely pushing towards the back end of his career.