Panthers sign former pro bowl LB Deion Jones

[trucpfan]

13 minutes ago, ncfan said:

 

Very good training camp addition former probowler probably very eager to get his game back on track. Underrated pickup to bolster our LB group even if he only contributes a few games could be a very very good backup.

Just now, Seltzer said:

Jones had a couple of years (2016 & 2017) where he was one of the best off-ball LB's in the league.  His pass coverage ability as a LB was among the best in the league.

Even if he has lost a step, it's a great depth signing IMO, and I think he can still spot start if necessary.

I love this signing, and I hope we follow it up with another signing at EDGE.

One other thing I thought of too is that this signing will allow Luvu to potentially get more snaps as a pure pass rusher.

Luvu as a pass rusher excites me he’s got a knack for getting to the qb I’d love to blitz him more. Imagine him getting 10 sacks this season that’s wrecking havoc from an OLB.

[PizzaTheHutt]

[csx]

6 minutes ago, TheCasillas said:

smh. no wonder kids are getting dumber these days.

I know you are using this as slang, but by definition this makes no sense, haha.

It's like how kids are saying "unironically" before they say a statement 

It makes perfect sense in this situation

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whelm#:~:text=In the film comedy Ten,stage between underwhelm and overwhelm.

 

[TheCasillas]

2 minutes ago, csx said:

It makes perfect sense in this situation

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whelm#:~:text=In the film comedy Ten,stage between underwhelm and overwhelm.

 

whelm is overwhelm... they are synonomous. 

verb (used with object)

1. to submerge; engulf.

2. to overcome utterly; overwhelm:whelmed by misfortune.

[CPcavedweller]

16 minutes ago, Seltzer said:

Jones had a couple of years (2016 & 2017) where he was one of the best off-ball LB's in the league.  His pass coverage ability as a LB was among the best in the league.

Even if he has lost a step, it's a great depth signing IMO, and I think he can still spot start if necessary.

I love this signing, and I hope we follow it up with another signing at EDGE.

One other thing I thought of too is that this signing will allow Luvu to potentially get more snaps as a pure pass rusher.

I was far more impressed with Luvu last year than any time I watched Jones play. If he is good off-ball it does provide an opportunity to be more flexible in your play calls and how you manage to flip the coverages. 

[t96]

21 minutes ago, USDepartmentOfSavagery said:

for obvious reasons, my fandom in general nfl news has been nonexistent for the past three years. why is this guy even available? i remember him being a beast on the falcons.

yeah really good question that I have no answer to as I also haven't followed as closely in recent years as I did when we were actually relevant. Deion was great in the Dan Quinn era, overrated a bit by Falcons fans (I remember some talking him up like he was better than Luke or TD lol) but definitely a top 10-15 ILB. Even if he just winds up being solid depth this is a great signing. If he can get back to being even close to what he once was, what a damn find for this deep into the summer. Really no idea why he's been sitting available

[CPcavedweller]

2 minutes ago, t96 said:

If he can get back to being even close to what he once was, what a damn find for this deep into the summer. Really no idea why he's been sitting available

And this is the question right? Obviously the team is going to put out media saying Jones was just waiting on the right situation to present itself but coming off of a shoulder injury, as a linebacker, you know the real reason. 

[Ocpanthertew714]

[Ricky Spanish]

12 minutes ago, TheCasillas said:

whelm is overwhelm... they are synonomous. 

verb (used with object)

1. to submerge; engulf.

2. to overcome utterly; overwhelm:whelmed by misfortune.

That scene  he referenced was what I think of whenever I write it. 

 

[TheCasillas]

Just now, Ricky Spanish said:

That scene  he referenced was what I think of whenever I write it. 

 

haha yeah, i get it. I think i just have a stick up ass bc im hearing kids say that frequently these days. 

[Ricky Spanish]

Just now, TheCasillas said:

haha yeah, i get it. I think i just have a stick up ass bc im hearing kids say that frequently these days. 

Don't worry, I was using it unironically 

[TheCasillas]

1 minute ago, Ricky Spanish said:

Don't worry, I was using it unironically 

[Ricky Spanish]

Just now, TheCasillas said:

[csx]

12 minutes ago, TheCasillas said:

haha yeah, i get it. I think i just have a stick up ass bc im hearing kids say that frequently these days. 

At one point in time another old grump had a stick up their ass about the term stick up my ass.