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My Take on the Panthers Offseason to Date

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Honestly, from being a Panthers fan since I moved here in '01... I don't think we have great character in the lockerroom aside a few names. I have seen many of them around town, heard stories, read stories, etc. I think the logic is pretty sound to that assumption that Fox wouldn't want any more troublemakers in the lockerroom because he already has too many.... what don't you follow homez?

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Why do you think the Jets were willing to pick up Santonio? Because they have a very strong lockerroom. Notice how the Bengals didn't make a move for a troubled WR... it's cuz if you don't have a strong lockerroom... ur troubled wr's end up in jail or in Cincinatti's case, dead. They learned from their mistake... New England... strong lockerroom... picks up Randy Moss... turns out great. etc.

Honestly, from being a Panthers fan since I moved here in '01... I don't think we have great character in the lockerroom aside a few names. I have seen many of them around town, heard stories, read stories, etc. I think the logic is pretty sound to that assumption that Fox wouldn't want any more troublemakers in the lockerroom because he already has too many.... what don't you follow homez?

The Jets picked up Holmes because they got a Superbowl MVP wide receiver still in his prime for a lousy 5th round pick. They have made others moves as well because they believe that after the playoff run last year, they are a few players particularly on offense from being in the Superbowl. They are "all in" right now and think that the CBA will be signed and that Ryan can control Holmes or are at least willing to take a chance they can. Even if they are wrong, they are only out a lousy 5th round pick. They realize that the best time to buy is when others are doing the opposite. Just like the best time to be buying in the stock market is when others are selling and the prices are cheap. Going along with the crowd rarely works in any business endeavor.

Could we handle a locker room problem right now? Probably not but that is what happened when you decimate the veteran leadership on your team which the Jets clearly didn't do.

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The Jets picked up Holmes because they got a Superbowl MVP wide receiver still in his prime for a lousy 5th round pick. They have made others moves as well because they believe that after the playoff run last year, they are a few players particularly on offense from being in the Superbowl. They are "all in" right now and think that the CBA will be signed and that Ryan can control Holmes or are at least willing to take a chance they can. Even if they are wrong, they are only out a lousy 5th round pick. They realize that the best time to buy is when others are doing the opposite. Just like the best time to be buying in the stock market is when others are selling and the prices are cheap. Going along with the crowd rarely works in any business endeavor.

Could we handle a locker room problem right now? Probably not but that is what happened when you decimate the veteran leadership on your team which the Jets clearly didn't do.

I agree... But clearly Santonio Holmes would or Brandon Marshall would be tremendous additions for us. Steve Smith is dying for a competent compliment... and either would fit the bill... Santonio for a ridiculously low price. So there HAS to be a reason that John Fox didn't make the move.

I don't know about you guys but I think the lack of strong lockerroom has a direct effect on our play on the field and could be to blame for our lack of consistency week in and week out.

BTW- Y'all can flame all you want. I have plenty of things going on in my life where I don't live and die by the forums. If you don't think this thread is worth anything than yall shouldnt post.

Does anyone else think Steve Smith is roiding? His head is looking pretty Barry Bonds-like.

koolkatluke- That's my projected starting lineup with our current roster for 2010.

And Smittyisoursavior.... that was definitely nasty hit. I just love how much ground Sherrod has shown he can cover laterally. That puts a lot of pressure on opposing QBs and is the reason why he was able to make an impact so quickly... Fox might start Godfrey because he's a little more of a veteran, 1 year... but from what I've seen I expect Martin to look even better after another full offseason while switching from his natural position.

SouthCak- Fox does not want ANY troublemakers.... somewhere along the last few years he has LOST his lockerroom..... so he does NOT want to make matters worse by ADDING players who have character issues and might make matters WORSE.... AM I FUGGIN SPEAKIN CHINESE?

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