How would you grade this Panthers 2011 starting line up?

[SCP]

Injuries are not in this equation, everyone is healthy. Free agent additions in bold. If we were to roll this squad out in Arizona, would you be happy?

RT - Jeff Otah

RG - Evan Mathis (Cinci)

C - Ryan Kalil

LG - Travelle Wharton

LT - Jordan Gross

TE - Jeremy Shockey

WR - Steve Smith

WR - Braylon Edwards (NYJ)

RB - Johnathan Stewart

FB - Tony Fiametta

QB - Cam Newton

DE - Charles Johnson/Tyler Brayton (Rotation)

DE - Travis Johnson (SD)/Greg Hardy (Rotation)

DT - Barry Cofield (NYG)/Ed Johnson (Rotation)

DT - Terrell McClain/Derek Landri/Sione Fua (Rotation)

Will - Thomas Davis

Mike - Jon Beason

Sam - Dan Connor

SS - Charles Godfrey

WS - Sherrod Martin

CB - Chris Gamble

CB - Johnathan Joseph (Cinci)

*Also, in my scenario at University of Phoenix Stadium, Armanti Edwards is not there because he is coaching receivers at App State after Pilares ran him off the squad and the Everette Brown trade/pick was a nightmare that never happened.

[KillerKat]

Pretty close to the way I have it except I have a strong hunch that we get Chris Chester at RG and Eric Wright at CB (After reading the posts by NJPanther). And since Norwood is now going to be a DE, I think we would go after 1 more DT (after Cofield). Probably Okoye. Overall, I like it except for Mathis.

This is what I have my projection looking like so far:

OFFENSE:

WR1: Steve Smith - David Gettis - Armanti Edwards

LT: Jordan Gross - *Lee Ziemba*

LG: Travelle Wharton

C: Ryan Kalil - *Zack Williams*

RG: #Chris Chester# - Duke Robinson

RT: Jeff Otah - Geoff Schwartz

TE: #Jeremy Shockey# - Dante Rosario - Gary Barnidge

WR2: #Braylon Edwards# - Brandon LaFell - *Kealoha Pilares*

QB: *Cam Newton* - Matt Moore - Jimmy Clausen

FB: Tony Fiammetta

RB: DeAngelo Williams - Jonathan Stewart - Mike Goodson

DEFENSE:

LE: Charles Johnson - Everette Brown

DLT: #Amobi Okoye# - *Terrell McClain* - *Sione Fua*

DRT: #Barry Cofeild# - Derek Landri

RE: Greg Hardy - Eric Norwood

SLB: James Anderson - *Lawrence Wilson*

MLB: Jon Beason - Dan Connor

WLB: Thomas Davis - Jamar Williams

LCB: Chris Gamble - Captain Munnerlyn

RCB: #Eric Wright# - Robert McClain - *Brandon Hogan*

SS: Charles Godfrey - Marcus Hudson

FS: Sherrod Martin - Jordan Pugh

SPECIAL TEAMS:

K: John Kasay

P/KO/H: Jason Baker

DS: J.J. Jansen - James Anderson - Gary Barnidge - Ryan Kalil

KR: Mike Goodson - David Gettis

PR: Captain Munnerlyn - Armanti Edwards

# = Free Agent

* = Draft Pick

[GritsRgreat]

Hmmm T Johnson would play DT in the 4-3

[GritsRgreat]

And i like Chester 10x over Mathis

[SCP]

Chester's run blocking is suspect but he would be an upgrade over Bernardeau. I just don't think Schwartz has the feet for RG and D. Robinson is the other big mystery.

[SCP]

Hmmm T Johnson would play DT in the 4-3

Or slide out if this hybrid/mix scheme that Rivera has mentioned is a reality.

[Panthercougar68]

I would be happy because that roster would kick some Arizona ass

perfect world that roster wins 10-11 games

[KillerKat]

Chester's run blocking is suspect but he would be an upgrade over Bernardeau. I just don't think Schwartz has the feet for RG and D. Robinson is the other big mystery.

Yea I didnt even have Duke on my list until I read NJPanther's post

[MHS831]

You are all over it, but I am not sure they do not like Schwartz at RG. Heck, once he had a few weeks to adjust, he played well. Another player who quietly played well at the end of the season DT Neblett. Played Pouncey even.

Killer, I am not sure if Jamar Williams is still aboard. I think Jason Williams is. To lazy to check.

I think Rivera will find a way to get Connor on the field more--starting at SLB is my guess. However, if he uses the 3-4 more than we expect, he could be the LB who replaces a DT in those situations. Re-signing Connor will be impossible if he is not starting.

[SCP]

If Chud's offense doesn't require the guard to pull a lot then Schwartz and Otah would be a huge wall. But if Chud requires his guard to get out into space on the regular, then who knows.

[Cyberjag]

When was the last time we signed five starters through free agency?

[KillerKat]

when was the last time we had a crap load of money to spend just to hit the salary cap floor?

[SCP]

When was the last time we signed five starters through free agency?

You need to rent this. It changed my whole outlook on Hurney and free agency.

[bleys]

I won't be surprised if we use a few early picks next year on the OLine....