Tyler Brayton....

[Wither]

If reality slapped some of you guys upside the head you would probably still be living in optimist land lol

You should listen to some of these guys; some of them actually keep track with all things football and put a lot of thought and research into their posts. Many know what they are talking about.

I generally don't chime in unless I smell bullshit, but even then I only comment on things I know about. You have gotten good responses as to why Brayton is on this team and why he is a potential starter. If you choose to ignore them, so be it.

[carolinarolls]

Brayton has been catching hell from know-it-all fanz on this board since he showed up and all he's done in return is provide solid play and leadership along the dline doing everything that has been asked of him.

I'm not worried about how Brayton is not going to be a speed rusher. He was never acquired for that purpose. The run defense needs to be solid up front and he can provide that which will be a nice compliment to the back 7 who could prove to be to quite the passing game deterrent this season if they can stay healthy.

[MadHatter]

Brayton is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Panthers....strong veteran presence, solid against the run, versalite in that he can slide inside on passing downs. This, matched with his 9.5 sacks and 95 tackles make him more that adequate.

Please understand that top defenses need stars....but they also need those consistent guys that lace them up, bring their lunch pale, and just get the job done.

...is that enough cliches in one sentence? Impressive, huh.

[Wither]

...is that enough cliches in one sentence? Impressive, huh.

What cliches?

[Baschski]

Who is this clown? Brayton is rock-solid and every Panther fan should be ecstatic that we brought him back.

[Wither]

Who is this clown? Brayton is rock-solid and every Panther fan should be ecstatic that we brought him back.

Aug 2010 registration? Check.

First post? Check.

Anger-inciting thread? Check.

Trolling without even knowing it? Priceless.

(Yeah, I know, I replaced prices with "checks.")

[Cat'sGrowl]

I'm thinking this past offseason needs an OFFICIAL nickname for whenever we reference it..

*goes to start nicknaming thread*

[Cat'sGrowl]

Read Carefully! Brayton is an OK player like You stated he left in Free Agency and didn't get offers from other teams i wonder why?? 16 sacks and 4 forced fumbles in 8 yrs id much rather see the younger guys on the field that have upside Brayton hit his peak 4 years ago... Don't be mad at me because i have facts to back up my argument. The comments about him being a step away from the Pro Bowl cmon man if he was that good he would have interest from other teams.... Im glad he has some veteran leadership but he can teach from the bench for all i care im looking for production on the field in sacks and ffs from DE position...

Your facts fail.

http://gridironfans.com/forums/latest-nfl-headlines/122622-panthers-de-tyler-brayton-wants-return-carolina.html

The guy didn't go test the free agent market.

He asked the team to have him back amidst the veteran purge, and offered to even play for less.

We stole the oppurtunity.

The guy has been a great, tough, perfect player for this team.

The fact that every single poster who has commented in this thread has laughed at you says a little something about your perceived "reality."