Anderson wants to remain a Panther

[Real Emotional Trash]

Per Rotoworld.com, a tweet from Joseph Person suggests from talking with James Anderson that he wants to stay in Carolina and is pretty confident a deal will get done.

Free agent OLB James Anderson feels "pretty confident" that the Panthers will re-sign him after the lockout.

It sounds like Anderson is open to re-signing during the initial 72-hour window, which would be a nice plus for the Panthers. The 27-year-old is coming off a breakout season at strong-side linebacker and can also play the weak side.

Tweet link is here:

Free agent LB James Anderson says he wants to stay w/ Panthers; is 'pretty confident' team will re-sign him, based on talks before lockout.

— Joe Person (@josephperson)

July 19, 2011

That's pretty exciting. I know some people on here don't want to overpay for Anderson, but I think it will be a reasonable contract. Hopefully we can re-sign Thomas Davis as well, and the combo of Davis/Beason/Anderson alone can garner another win or two. These guys are amazing when playing together and Rivera will really get the best out of all of them with his different packages.

Thoughts? I'm excited. Anderson showed a LOT of promise last year and I think Davis can come back off of his injury. No NFC South team has ever come 4th in the division back to back. Surely this is a sign of good things?

[TwinkleToes]

I like it. If it's not broken,

don't fix it.

[Proudiddy]

I've got a boner.

[OneBadassCat]

Anderson is a boss. I think he's closer to TD level than people give him credit for. Very athletic dude.

[Real Emotional Trash]

I've got a boner.

There are many boners to be had after CJ tweeted that he wanted Rice to come into Carolina, perhaps hinting that he would be here still (and he probably will).

Retaining our guys is something I've always liked about the team. I know everyone wants to make a huge splash every year in free agency grabbing Larry Fitz and Peyton Manning, but this team is a home-grown one.

GOOD SIGNS, GOOD SIGNS.

[pantherfan49]

I like it. If it's not broken,

don't fix it.

great slogan coming off of a 2-14 season

[jtnc]

TD also wants to remain a panther so I expect both of them to be re-signed in the 72 hour period.

[Real Emotional Trash]

great slogan coming off of a 2-14 season

Our linebackers, outside of pretending we'd get Luck, were one of the few bright spots last year. Don't take that away from everybody :p

[Kurb]

How many players say "fug those guys, I want to go anywhere else ?"

*adds grains of salt*

[Panthercougar68]

great slogan coming off of a 2-14 season

It ain't broke

This was broken :jc:

This is the fix :cam:

Also that big guy sitting in the box ain't calling the plays either :)

[Real Emotional Trash]

How many players say "fug those guys, I want to go anywhere else ?"

*adds grains of salt*

I MISS YOU, [insert Defensive Lineman Who Didn't Want to Play For Us]

That way I can evenly distribute the pain of losing Jenkins and Peppers.

[CarolinaNut]

really hope anderson stays...he is gonna be a good one for years to come...love the way he plays the game

[MHS831]

Here is the reality of the situation:

Anderson feels that his best chance of getting a good deal (and starting) is here. He is not a big name around the league. Beason playing WLB caused a lot of traffic on the strong side, giving him a lot of opportunities.

I want him on the team, but not necessarily as an everydown player on the strong side. I think Dan Connor will find the field more (Rivera likes him), and if TD is ready to go, Anderson could find himself at SLB on passing downs, WLB in relief of Davis. Who knows, but it is a good problem to have if you do not pay too much. I would think an average of $3-4 million per year on a four year deal is about what he is worth.

[KSpan]

Here is the reality of the situation:

Anderson feels that his best chance of getting a good deal (and starting) is here. He is not a big name around the league. Beason playing WLB caused a lot of traffic on the strong side, giving him a lot of opportunities.

I want him on the team, but not necessarily as an everydown player on the strong side. I think Dan Connor will find the field more (Rivera likes him), and if TD is ready to go, Anderson could find himself at SLB on passing downs, WLB in relief of Davis. Who knows, but it is a good problem to have if you do not pay too much. I would think an average of $3-4 million per year on a four year deal is about what he is worth.

I agree with most of this, particularly Connor. Dude showed he could play -put the man on the field.