Germaine Pratt available

[jb2288]

11 hours ago, HeelsPanthersCanes said:

Zero chance he's coming to this franchise right now, regardless of local ties. 

We are at least two years away from being remotely desirable for free agents and cut casualties.

But fun to play what if ...

meh we got the top guard in FA last year after a 2-15 season. money talks

[MHS831]

Since we are talking LBs, I think we have 2 developmental players on the UDFA pile--Martin-Scott and this guy, one who could make the roster as a special teams player and become a rotational player later. 

 

Edited Tuesday at 03:31 PM by MHS831

[Seltzer]

Shaq Thompson signed with Buffalo 

[frankw]

1 minute ago, Seltzer said:

Shaq Thompson signed with Buffalo 

[shaqattaq]

19 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

Since we are talking LBs, I think we have 2 developmental players on the UDFA pile--Martin-Scott and this guy, one who could make the roster as a special teams player and become a rotational player later. 

 

If that doesn't get you riled up, nothing will! With some of those hits and the hair, kinda reminds me of Troy Polamalu, not saying that he has the same talent, obviously.

[MHS831]

6 minutes ago, shaqattaq said:

If that doesn't get you riled up, nothing will! With some of those hits and the hair, kinda reminds me of Troy Polamalu, not saying that he has the same talent, obviously.

He is a form tackler and, based on this, looks comfortable as a coverage LB.  With aggressive safeties in Ransom and Moehrig, he really opens the door for some coverage options in blitz packages...He runs a 4.62 40, but he seems really instinctive---like Ransom and Moehrig--I think Dan looks at that quite closely.  When I saw this I was thinking, "Special teams missile"  with developmental potential.  Odds are against it, frankly, but after the first round, odds are against all prospects. 

[kungfoodude]

9 hours ago, csx said:

 

 Think he'd likely take from Wallace not Jewell. 

Yeah, he is leaps and bounds better than Wallace. But the question then becomes, when do you get Wallace the reps to even attempt to develop?

I feel the same way about Pratt as I did Ramsey, it's a short solution for a long term situation. 

 

[Basbear]

My big question is Pratt is a 4-3 guy and evero is 3-4. Sure there is some overlap and its easier if you are elite. 

The colts are where everyones money is at about where he will sign. They have his former DC and more money than the Panthers, plus a huge hole at LB. 

[tukafan21]

He's signing with the Raiders for just over $4 million for one year?!?!?!

Makes me think they're the only team that called him up that had a starting spot open, as why the hell else would you go to there for that amount of money instead of going to a contender on the cheap?

[Dingo_ate_Babies]

13 minutes ago, tukafan21 said:

He's signing with the Raiders for just over $4 million for one year?!?!?!

Makes me think they're the only team that called him up that had a starting spot open, as why the hell else would you go to there for that amount of money instead of going to a contender on the cheap?

I wonder if we even made a phone call. We are not deep at LB and 4 million isn’t that much for a starter these days. Heck, he might of taken less to come home.

[jfra78]

9 minutes ago, Dingo_ate_Babies said:

I wonder if we even made a phone call. We are not deep at LB and 4 million isn’t that much for a starter these days. Heck, he might of taken less to come home.

I guess D&D is okay with the depth we have at LB. Makes no sense to me 

[MHS831]

I think you all make good points, but Kungfoodude, in my view, hits the nail on the head.  We play him, Wallace gets pined for a season.  Wallace (and Cherulus for that matter) are trending up.  Not sure we can say that about Pratt--we have seen his peak--we need to find out what we have in Wallace.  He needs reps and I am sure he will be better later. 

Edited 10 hours ago by MHS831

[Basbear]

17 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

I think you all make good points, but Kungfoodude, in my view, hits the nail on the head.  We play him, Wallace gets pined for a season.  Wallace (and Cherulus for that matter) are trending up.  Not sure we can say that about Pratt--we have seen his peak--we need to find out what we have in Wallace.  He needs reps and I am sure he will be better later. 

Just like the CB group, this LB is good enough to take it to TC. Then see where you are. Wallace *should be better and he did set a record for tackles in their first game.....Laugh and nit pick, that's something given the history here. Jewell is solid and should play better too. 

Like Cherulus, Windmon is fighting to be on the 53. Honestly I only see 4 guys(need to check my roster). Top three are locks, then do you keep Rhattigan over Cherulus AND Windmon??

I didnt even meation the UDFAs, Bam got 300,000 in guarantees. He's firmly in the mix.

ST is always overlooked, I'm always do. LB, safety and CB are where your main STers come from. 

Edited 10 hours ago by Basbear

[MHS831]

1 minute ago, Basbear said:

Just like the CB group, this LB is good enough to take it to TC. Then see where you are. Wallace *should be better and he did set a record for tackles in their first game.....Laugh and nit pick, that's something given the history here. Jewell is solid and should play better too. 

Like Cherulus, Windmon is fighting to be on the 53. Honestly I only see 4 guys(need to check my roster). Top three are locks, then do you keep Rhattigan over Cherulus AND Windmon??

ST is always overlooked, I'm always do. LB, safety and CB are where your main STers come from. 

I think you are absolutely right.  I think there will be some "reluctant" cuts in August by other teams and, in my view, that is the best time to pick up some depth.  We grabbed some last year and added to our depth.