Official 2011 Carolina Panthers Free Agency Thread

[Mr. Scot]

Rams are releasing FB Mike Karney. I've hoped we'd get a sledgehammer type fullback for a while now. Maybe now we will.

[Jackofalltrades]

Rams are releasing FB Mike Karney. I've hoped we'd get a sledgehammer type fullback for a while now. Maybe now we will.

I think Fiametta can fill that role, he showed a lot of strength and improvement last season.

[JawnyBlaze]

Tony Gonzalez was a trade.

I don't think anyone on this list wasn't already past their prime or traded for, for what it's worth (with the closest exception being Peppers).

In The 2010 Pro Bowl:

Brandon Marshall (traded from Denver to Miami )

Donovan McNabb ( traded from Philly to Redskins )

Alan Faneca ( Jets - Cards )

Kyle Vanden Bosch ( Titans - Lions )

Julius Peppers ( Panthers - Bears )

2009 Pro Bowl

Brett Favre ( Jets - Vikings )

Tony Gonzalez ) Chiefs - Falcons )

Jay Cutler ( traded from Denver to Bears )

Julian Peterson ( Hawks - Lions )

Brian Dawkins ( Philly - Denver )

2008 Pro Bowl

None

2007 Pro Bowl

Adalius Thomas ( Ravens - Pats )

[ezekielh19]

If we got our hands on Logan Mankins, we would have an immaculate O-line with Otah coming back healthy. If we could pull that off, i'd feel great about sticking with Jimmy and bringing in a Volek type to help him along b/c the pass protection and running game would be a growing QB's best friend.

As far as the DT position is concerned, i think we could get away with finding another dependable big body to plug up the holes. I don't think people are being fair to our current DT rotation. Landry and Ed Johnson did some pretty solid work, considering that teams ran on us more times than nearly anyone in the NFL because they were always playing with a lead against us. Plus Nick Hayden is an extremely hard worker, very solid and willing on special teams, and better than people want to give him credit for. i think those 3 guys and some diamond-in-the-rough type guy either in the draft or free agency would be a nice rotation.

And why is no one as excited as i am about the possibilities for Dante Rosario with Chud taking over? In a run-first offense, Rosario for the last two seasons has put a lot of very good receiving work on the field and on tape. I constantly hear people talking about his inability to block, but I don't see it; in fact i remember him numerous times running as a fullback in certain formations and remember way more instances of him setting a block rather than blowing the assignment.

In no way do I mean to hate on Barnidge here, because we should certainly hold on to him as the back-up TE and starting special teamer; but what exactly has he put on tape in his couple years here that makes people want to anoint him as the next coming of Wesley Walls? To me, Rosario is the next big thing at TE and he'll be seeing my fantasy team next year, likely a FA pickup, hahaha..

[PantherD]

Barnidge was a heck of a player for the Ville and I do not think he has peaked yet. I hope he surprises you. seems like Rosario does have a nack for making clutch receptions which is awesome.

I like Volek to start. has a few years under his belt but has not taken that many hits. sure hope they sign him. he could kick butt right out of the gate.