Signed a DT Ron Edwards reached agreement with Carolina on a 3-yr, $8

[SnarkAttack]

http://arrowheadaddict.com/2011/07/27/teicher-ron-edwards-signs-with-carolina-panthers/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Ron Edwards, NT, Kansas City. Doesn't ring a bell......

And what they're saying......

http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2011/7/27/2297254/chiefs-ron-edwards-carolina-panthers

Uh-oh. The Kansas City Chiefs nose tackle position will look different in the 2011-12 season. The KC Star's Adam Teicher reports NT Ron Edwards agreed to a three-year deal with the Carolina Panthers.

[update: ESPN's Adam Schefter reports it's three years, $8.25 million.]

This brings about a myriad of questions for the team.

Did the Chiefs try to re-sign him? Were they out-bid? Do they have another free agency plan at nose tackle?

To me, this is a surprising move. I figured with the lockout taking up the entire offseason that someone like Edwards would be a no-brainer to come back to town. The Chiefs drafted NT Jerrell Powe but it's far from certain that he'll be a capable contributor in 2011 considering the team hasn't even seen him yet.

The Chiefs may now be in the market for a nose tackle. Teicher also reported the Chiefs are trying to re-sign Shaun Smith, who has some nose tackle experience, so that's an option, but I wonder if they have their eye on anyone in free agency.

Our first big Chiefs free agency surprise. Stay tuned to see what happens next. I'm hoping GM Scott Pioli has a plan for this.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/22737/panthers-keep-working-on-d-line

Yes, John Fox is gone from Carolina. But it looks like the Panthers are going back to the philosophy they followed in his early years.

They’re building around the defensive line. A day after agreeing to terms on a deal that will keep defensive end Charles Johnson with the team, the Panthers have addressed what’s been a glaring weakness in recent years. They just went out and spent some decent money on a defensive tackle in free agency.

They’ve agreed to terms with former Kanas City defensive tackle Ron Edwards, according to Adam Schefter. He’s agreed to a three-year deal worth $8.25 million.

Edwards is a pure run stopper and that’s something the Panthers need. He’s never had more than four sacks in a season, but the Panthers can get those from Johnson and others. They’re bringing in Edwards, 32, to help solidify the run defense.

He’ll act as a bridge and give rookies Terrell McClain and Sione Fua some time to develop.

http://arrowheadaddict.com/2011/07/27/so-long-sweet-ron/

[CRA]

championship! holla!

[Dpantherman]

you're doing it wrong

[ECUPantherFan]

"Sweet" Ron Edwards? Huh? This is our big DT signing eh?

[CharlotteBeer.com]

The Sweet Ron Edwards?

[jasonluckydog]

Ron Edwards#95Defensive TackleKansas City Chiefs Height: 6-3

Weight: 315

Born: Jul 12, 1979 - Columbus, OH

College: Texas A&M

Draft: 2001 - 3rd round (14th pick) by the Buffalo Bills

[CatMan72]

I don't know anything about this guy, anyone have an informed opinion?

[Dpantherman]

AdamSchefter

Former Chiefs defensive tackle Ron Edwards reached agreement with Carolina on a 3-yr, $8.25 million deal.

Thats what I call economical!! work the cap.

[Mother Grabber]

Always like it when the title of the tread mentions that a player was signed by position, and not by name. That means we landed a big one!

[TwinkleToes]

He's fat?

[pantherfan49]

He is a rotational type guy that may or may not make the roster.

Especially after we trade for Haynesworth.

[jasonluckydog]

It's a great signing! besides Co who is better that is available?

[Dpantherman]

And before the bitching begins, keep in mind this isn't madden, and you can't sign the best player and every single position. And I'm pretty sure none of you get paid to evaluate talent.

[SnarkAttack]

That pie is for your avatar, not your post, BTW....