if we got weather or wither-spoon would we have best LB corps?

[thunderraiden]

The value of an ALL-PRO lb corp falls off these days in the NFL when the passing game is so lethal and especially when they have an unproven line playing in front of them. But if we got either witherspoon in FA, or weatherspoon from the draft, would we have the best LB corps in the NFL?

[Murph]

The only problem with getting Spoon is that it goes against the FO's apparent plans. He is one of the top ILB/OLB UFA's on the market now and he will pretty much demand a 3 year deal, minimum. I don't think the Panthers are looking to take on longer contracts for free agents.

Could be wrong though and he would be worth it.

[Cyclonus]

If he can play the strong side as well as he played weak side, then hypothetically speaking....HELL YES we'd have the best LB corps in the NFL.

[Saint J]

unless you upgrade your line soon then it won't matter who's behind them

[panthers55]

Only one number matters. He will be 30 in August. Too old for the new order.

[Woodie]

The problem is that 'Spoons best position is weakside, same as Davis. Both can play strongside, but neither would be near as effective as they would at WLB. And Davis is clearly better than "Spoon ever was (even moreso now that 'Spoon is getting a bit older), so it would be a downgrade to move Davis. And to be honest, I think Connor will do about as well at SLB as either of them would. So, I would like to sign "Spoon, but as a backup, not starter...which will probably never happen.

[DynastyRTR]

Weatherspoon is a BEAST

[CharlotteBeer.com]

For a second there I thought your hyphenated "wither-spoon" was a reference to his age. Perhaps it was.

[mick eye]

I mean the guy is a top 20 talent. Witherspoon would be nice to bring back in for sentimental sake but it is not a cost effective move. I will go on record as saying that Linebacker is not a huge issue unless Dan Connor or James Anderson can not step up.

[Swarly]

Hard to beat the Steelers LB corps.

However I think ours would be equally awesome if we had their D-line.

[pantherclaw]

Spoon hasn't played well since he left us. He be adjusting back to playing on the outside for us..with that in mind, I'm not even sure he could beat out the guys we have.

[brandon_87]

The value of an ALL-PRO lb corp falls off these days in the NFL when the passing game is so lethal and especially when they have an unproven line playing in front of them. But if we got either witherspoon in FA, or weatherspoon from the draft, would we have the best LB corps in the NFL?

I say yes, I think between TD and Beason we could add one more good LB, but not through the draft, but through free agency and we already know Witherspoon can bring the heat so hopefully we go after him

[brandon_87]

Spoon hasn't played well since he left us. He be adjusting back to playing on the outside for us..with that in mind, I'm not even sure he could beat out the guys we have.

lol, who do we have left??? James Anderson??? Dan Connor???:mad2::mad2:

[pantherclaw]

lol, who do we have left??? James Anderson??? Dan Connor???:mad2::mad2:

Yes. Both have showed they can play well in this last season. Which is more than Spoon has displayed.

Don't worry, I understand he's still a fan favorite, and "ain't nobody better than Spoon! Bring him back at all costs!!!! then we'll finially forgive the front office for letting him go to begin with!"

Something our front office has never done, is neglect the linebacker position.

They draft good guys, even when we didn't have a need for them. Now is the time for them to step up. They showed me, and others who were watching, that they could, indeed step up and play.