Panthers focus on health of ‘Big Kemo’

[scpanther22]

I think you will see the panthers take a NT in the draft.for insurance

He has a $9.3 million option bonus due in early March which would extend his contract through 2014, but no one anticipated that ever being picked up. It was written into his deal last offseason to save some salary cap room. When that tab isn’t picked up (according to contract documents obtained by The Herald), he’ll be due a $1.7 million non-exercise bonus and a base salary of $2.6 million for next season, essentially what he’d have made before the restructuring.

If the rehab doesn’t go well, that $2.6 million’s a sizable savings they could realize by cutting him (the sunk $1.7 million would effectively be part of the cost of doing business with Peppers last year). With Leonard and Tyler returning, they have more depth there than ever before, but they’d still need a big run-stopper in the middle of the line.

http://www.heraldonline.com/247/story/1943727.html

[jramsey4]

While I think Kemo is a decent NT I also think he is not worth nearly what he is getting paid. He is and always has been a 1 dimensional run stopper. Those are not as hard to find as people think. Plenty of 3-4 NT that can't cut it would be perfect fits for that position in the 4-3.

I say cut him and draft Torrell Troup outta UCF in the 3rd-4th. He is a more rounded NT as he can collapse the pocket as well as take on mulitple blockers and stop the run. He's much younger, has more potential, and would be much much cheaper. Wins all the way around.

[scpanther22]

While I think Kemo is a decent NT I also think he is not worth nearly what he is getting paid. He is and always has been a 1 dimensional run stopper. Those are not as hard to find as people think. Plenty of 3-4 NT that can't cut it would be perfect fits for that position in the 4-3.

I say cut him and draft Torrell Troup outta UCF in the 3rd-4th. He is a more rounded NT as he can collapse the pocket as well as take on mulitple blockers and stop the run. He's much younger, has more potential, and would be much much cheaper. Wins all the way around.

I agree.the panthers could use a 3tech but I dont think we will draft 2 DTs so we prob just will go with a NT.

[jramsey4]

I agree.the panthers could use a 3tech but I dont think we will draft 2 DTs so we prob just will go with a NT.

I would cry tears of Joy if we got both Troup and Atkins. I think we need all the help we can get and they both should be around in the 4th round area. This is the most stack draft I can remember in the 2 positions we need the most help in WR and DT. I think it would be wise to maximize our chances of getting a stud by getting 2 of each. But thats just me.

[Woodcookedbbq]

Seems like all of the DT's we picked up last season are better than Kemo ever was. I wish they'd let him go.

[scpanther22]

Seems like all of the DT's we picked up last season are better than Kemo ever was. I wish they'd let him go.

yeah just not in the area we need .Run stopping and Double teams.

[Fiz]

boy i love DTs who can't move the pile if their life depended on it.

[Argus Plexus]

I say keep Kemo and resign Hollis Thomas. Both veterans and very large guys who can fill that hole. If not, then definitely draft two Tackles.

[scpanther22]

I say keep Kemo and resign Hollis Thomas. Both veterans and very large guys who can fill that hole. If not, then definitely draft two Tackles.

I don't think we keep both.Leonard will be here and another NT..could be Kemo or someone else.

[Snake]

Its not a good sign that he is not jogging at this point. His run might be over in the NFL. Sad but true. It also leaves us with no one under 30 that can clog the line.

[OneBadassCat]

I think Tank Tyler, Lois Leonard and Irvin will be locks for next season. Everyone else could be gone.

[Swarly]

I think Tank Tyler, Lois Leonard and Irvin will be locks for next season. Everyone else could be gone.

I think Tyler has the potential to be great, really hope he's a full time starter next season.

[GoreMetalJunkie]

I say keep Hollis Thomas if he can play for another year or more.

Keep Lewis, Tyler, Leonard and maybe keep Kemo if he can stay healthy.