BREAKING NEWS: Asante Samuel Jr is in Charlotte trying out for the Carolina Panthers

[L-TownCat]

28 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Only 26 but coming off a big injury issue makes a difference.

I remember how good he was, but the question will be how good he still can be.

Totally agree.  I only mention the age since it’s typically older CBs that make the switch to S.

[CarolinaRideorDie]

Kind of weird, are we really that desperate for a CB? Also, Chau-Smith Wade has been super quiet lately, I don't think I've heard his name even be called by commentators in game. He was getting so much hype during the offseason and so far hasn't done much. 

[toldozer]

6 minutes ago, CarolinaRideorDie said:

Kind of weird, are we really that desperate for a CB? Also, Chau-Smith Wade has been super quiet lately, I don't think I've heard his name even be called by commentators in game. He was getting so much hype during the offseason and so far hasn't done much. 

Isn't that the highest praise for a corner? If they aren't talking about you you're doing your job

[CarolinaRideorDie]

1 hour ago, toldozer said:

Isn't that the highest praise for a corner? If they aren't talking about you you're doing your job

I would prefer to hear them say that he is playing at a pro bowl level, he's had so many INTs, etc. It's not necessarily a bad thing that they don't mention him but he was expected to have a breakout year and it seems like he is just having an average year. 

[jfra78]

2 hours ago, CarolinaRideorDie said:

Kind of weird, are we really that desperate for a CB? Also, Chau-Smith Wade has been super quiet lately, I don't think I've heard his name even be called by commentators in game. He was getting so much hype during the offseason and so far hasn't done much. 

If you have the chance to get a corner the caliber of Asante Samual you do it, even if you think highly of your CB room.  Chau Smith Wade shouldn't be the reason you don't sign him

[jfra78]

30 minutes ago, CarolinaRideorDie said:

I would prefer to hear them say that he is playing at a pro bowl level, he's had so many INTs, etc. It's not necessarily a bad thing that they don't mention him but he was expected to have a breakout year and it seems like he is just having an average year. 

He's a fifth round pick and a nickel corner, pro bowl expectations is kinda weird.  He does have an int return for td this season so it's not like he's been invisible

[Daddy_Uncle]

56 minutes ago, CarolinaRideorDie said:

I would prefer to hear them say that he is playing at a pro bowl level, he's had so many INTs, etc. It's not necessarily a bad thing that they don't mention him but he was expected to have a breakout year and it seems like he is just having an average year. 

How often do you hear Jaycee Horns named mentioned? He's one of the best corners in the league

[strato]

1 hour ago, CarolinaRideorDie said:

I would prefer to hear them say that he is playing at a pro bowl level, he's had so many INTs, etc. It's not necessarily a bad thing that they don't mention him but he was expected to have a breakout year and it seems like he is just having an average year. 

An average year for a 5th round 2nd year player is fine with me. Judging him in a vacuum. 
Judging him against a more talented option, he turns into good depth.