Panthers signing WR John Metchie

[PanthersNCSU]

Contract may tell the story on whether or not we have plans for him to make the team, but we're quickly losing space in the #4/5 WR spot.

XL *should* be the #3. But he's just as likely to be shipped out if Dan can give up on him. Might already be out the door come draft day. 

Horn *should* make the team, but I don't know if the staff actually values him. I'd be pissed if they gave up on him this quick, but dunno.

Moore and Tremayne just seem like locks based on the coaching staff, special teams, etc. 

Without throwing a draft pick or UDFA camp stud into the mix, I think XL, Horn, and Metchie are fighting for the last roster spot/jersey on game days. 

Edited 2 hours ago by PanthersNCSU

[countryboi]

we dont have anyone on the roster with his skillset. that alone make him valuable 

[Jay Roosevelt]

Love this move. Been calling for it for a while now.

[rodeo]

Should slot in right after Coker tbh, supplant Horn Jr and Legette

[frankw]

Good move for the WR room. If we manage to add one of Njoku or Goedert at TE that should close the door on any excuses for our passing offense. Get in the damn end zone.

[tukafan21]

2 minutes ago, ForJimmy said:

Don't worry, Bryce's safety net is TMac.

I'd hope so.

And before someone says it, this is NOT me concerned about someone stealing catches from my guy, lol.  I'm just afraid of Bryce falling into old habits and it hindering his performance in such a critical season for him and the franchise.

If Metchie had been better so far in his career, I'd be jumping for joy over this move, as I'd been calling for it going into both his rookie and 2nd season to try and trade for him.  

Honestly, is he even any better than Horn Jr?

I'd have liked a clear upgrade over Horn Jr if we weren't going to be giving him first crack at that slot role.

[countryboi]

You guys are overthinking this. John Metchie is just a depth piece, He here to create competition for XL, Jimmy Horn Jr., and David Moore. The team isn't going to hold off on making other receiver moves just because Metchie is on the roster.

[TylerDurden]

Everyone saying what this means for XL, I think this affects Jimmy Horn Jr. more.  But hopefully it just means we keep XL, Metchie, and JHJ, and David Moore is the odd man out. 

[PadresPanthersFan]

22 minutes ago, Kentucky Panther said:

Off the top of my head, that’s a pretty good signing. Good 3/4 receiver. And hopefully it means XL is gone. 

Time to call dallas...

[tukafan21]

Just now, countryboi said:

You guys are overthinking this. John Metchie is just a depth piece, He here to create competition for XL, Jimmy Horn Jr., and David Moore. The team isn't going to hold off on making other receiver moves just because Metchie is on the roster.

Moore is a special teamer outside of injuries above him and there is zero reason to bring in a depth piece who MIGHT create competition for XL and Horn Jr.

Either bring in someone clearly better than them to replace them, or you roll with the guys on rookie contracts and see if they can become a useful player.

If you wanted depth who MIGHT turn into competition for those guys, then draft someone somewhere in Rounds 3-5, as that's a great spot to find those quick twitch slot WRs.

Just don't love depth signings who have a history with our QB when we have 5 WRs who are already all but on the 53 man roster unless they get traded (like XL).

[uncfan888]

6 minutes ago, frankw said:

Good move for the WR room. If we manage to add one of Njoku or Goedert at TE that should close the door on any excuses for our passing offense. Get in the damn end zone.

Yeah I think if they get a TE, they'll spend most of the draft bolstering the trenches and then we will have a roster that ain't half bad. 

Just sucks the biggest question mark is at the most important position 

[mrcompletely11]

Sure.  What's the worst that could happen? 

[Aussie Tank]

I don't care who it affects i just want the team to do better

[*FreeFua*]

8 minutes ago, countryboi said:

You guys are overthinking this. John Metchie is just a depth piece, He here to create competition for XL, Jimmy Horn Jr., and David Moore. The team isn't going to hold off on making other receiver moves just because Metchie is on the roster.

Lol seriously I couldn’t believe the first handful of replies

Metchie isn’t even guaranteed a roster spot. He’ll be battling with Horn and Moore during camp