Jump to content
  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Panthers need to make move at CB


CRA

Recommended Posts

I think FA Justin Miller and former standout at Clemson should be picked up for a small deal at CB. Mark Jones takes up roster spot and all he esstentially can be used only as a returner....he isn't good enough to get time at WR w/ a healthy roster. I think most agree Miller would be a more explosive option as a returner and could compete for the Lucas' spot or simply provide depth and healthy competition at the #2 and #3 CB spots.

What say you?

*please note I'm not saying Miller should not be brought in as the replacement for Lucas.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Keep Mark Jones. Our other returners have yet to show much. He was a solid force on special teams. But other than that I have no argument in looking at other corners. I still think Lucas is a starter that just didn't have a great year.

in reality Jones is average at best....he just had the advantage of stepping in after some of the worst returners/ST units the league has seen the past few seasons. Which made his average appear better than what it was reality b/c he have been watching such crap the past two years. Tough to keep a guy if all he can do is be an average returner and not help in other ways. imo. I'm not willing to have Robinson or another unproven returner have the duties again this year. Miller is better than anyone we have at returns....and he can provide competition at a spot we need it.

With the blocking Jones had this year, I can easily think of 4 returns a good returner would have taken the distance. A kicker is Jones' worst nightmare.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I think FA Justin Miller and former standout at Clemson should be picked up for a small deal at CB. Mark Jones takes up roster spot and all he esstentially can be used only as a returner....he isn't good enough to get time at WR w/ a healthy roster. I think most agree Miller would be a more explosive option as a returner and could compete for the Lucas' spot or simply provide depth and healthy competition at the #2 and #3 CB spots.

What say you?

*please note I'm not saying Miller should not be brought in as the replacement for Lucas.

Mark Jones is currently not a Panther nor on the roster. To sign Miller by cutting another player you would need to find another player to cut.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Mark Jones is currently not a Panther nor on the roster. To sign Miller by cutting another player you would need to find another player to cut.

cut whoever is last on the depth chart at WR. A relatively unimportant position in the offense outside the #1 WR and #2 WR spots.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

cut whoever is last on the depth chart at WR. A relatively unimportant position in the offense outside the #1 WR and #2 WR spots.

Do you think that what is stopping the Panthers from signing a CB is roster spots or money? Because right now the Panther can sign as many players as they can under the salary cap as they want to. It's not a matter of roster spots its a matter of cap space and right now the Panthers have less than a million. So by cutting Kenneth Moore who has a one year 200,000 contract probably won't allow them to sign a FA CB like Miller.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

What do you Panther fans think of drafting Darius Butler out of Conneticut? Very underrated player in my opinion, short, but brings alot to the table, especially regarding vision

Unless we can move up or get a first round pick we dont have a shot at Darius Butler. He is very good and would love to have him. I predict he wont fall past the Steelers in round 1

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Do you think that what is stopping the Panthers from signing a CB is roster spots or money? Because right now the Panther can sign as many players as they can under the salary cap as they want to. It's not a matter of roster spots its a matter of cap space and right now the Panthers have less than a million. So by cutting Kenneth Moore who has a one year 200,000 contract probably won't allow them to sign a FA CB like Miller.

Miller wouldn't be that expensive and they could easily make that kind of room.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

in reality Jones is average at best....he just had the advantage of stepping in after some of the worst returners/ST units the league has seen the past few seasons. Which made his average appear better than what it was reality b/c he have been watching such crap the past two years. Tough to keep a guy if all he can do is be an average returner and not help in other ways. imo. I'm not willing to have Robinson or another unproven returner have the duties again this year. Miller is better than anyone we have at returns....and he can provide competition at a spot we need it.

With the blocking Jones had this year, I can easily think of 4 returns a good returner would have taken the distance. A kicker is Jones' worst nightmare.

Be careful how you speak of Mr. Jones. I had a simlar post to yours in another thread and found he has many fans around here. I still believe we've had such bad returners in the past we now accept avg. and love it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Miller never plays corner so your argument for bringing him in over Jones is moot..

If we bump Wilson to nickel like most assume he could easily fill Wilson's old role and then be a special teams beast. Plus, he could simply be there to compete w/ the other guys and it doesn't appear we are going to have a sure #2 and nickel corner this next season.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.


  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • With Morgan, I see a plan. No, you don't measure the GM at this point in terms of wins and losses--but we will later.  I thought Hurney sucked in free agency and was sub par after round 1 of the draft.  When Fox was a lame duck and did not inform the GM, Hurney drafted Jimmy Clausen and moved up for Armanti Edwards. He started trading away future first rounders when he got desperate (to get Otah and then drafted Everette Brown the following year)  Gettlemen was the "one-year contract" guy.  The players hated him.  Fitterer was terrible.    It is too early to tell with Morgan, so you have to look at the pieces.  Our OL was bad, now our OL is good.  WR was a weakness--now WR seems to be a strength.  DL was bad, now DL should be very good.  Pass rush was bad, we have 2 solid rookies and added Wonnum and Jones.  I think Morgan has had 2 solid drafts, especially in rounds 3-7.  He has had 2 good seasons bringing in UDFAs, imo.  The team went from terrible in 2024 to taking the two super bowl teams down to the wire late.  The energy is positive.  The wins will come.  
    • https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/panthers/2025/06/04/panthers-2025-otas-dave-canales-cornerback-free-agency/84016482007/?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6840193aa1ae9c000185ac12 I have been curious about the position, wondering if Jackson, Horn, and Smith-Wade were going to be enough. The reporter asks a good question, especially in light of all the Jalen Ramsey rumors.  To me, the big questions concerned depth players Evans and Bartholomew.  As for the UDFA, I have been waiting to hear about Thornton and Reid, but there does not seem to have been a lot of urgency to draft a CB or bring in a free agent.  Morgan basically re-signed Jackson and locked up Horn.  A few highlights from the article: Canales mentioned Evans, Bartholomew, and Thornton by name.  He seems satisfied that Evans and Bartholomew are the key reserves.  Thornton, based on reading tea leaves about his comments, has flashed, but might be on the outside looking in.  Personally, in the limited action Evans and Bartholomew played last season, I was optimistic, and it seems Canales feels the same. He mentions that Smith-Wade is playing inside and outside.  If he steps up, that is good news.  It seems as though they really like Jackson because Canales seemed to focus on CB depth in his answer.  Coaches have to be careful answering questions like this one--If the coach mentions your name, great, but if he does not, it hurts morale.  If he says, "We'd like to upgrade the position" it can also hinder motivation.   Canales did not mention SDSU CB Mike Reid. IN RELATED NEWS I recently read that the Canales likes the battle between Ransom and Richardson for the other safety position beside Moehrig.  Not sure we will be upgrading that position at this time. Remember, the DBs play better when the front 7 plays better. PROJECTED DB ROSTER ENTERING CAMP CB: Horn, Jackson, Smith-Wade, Bartholomew, Evans--Practice Squad Candidates:  Thornton, Reid S: Moehrig, Ransom, Richardson, xxxxxx- I expect Henderson, Gifford, or Thomas (all UDFAs) will battle Scott for the final safety position.    
    • Yet the lyrics in their music has a "bad" word every other word. 
×
×
  • Create New...