Panthers worked out DE Jeremy Jarmon

[CatMan72]

Lost in the Donnie Avery discussion was the fact that the Panthers also worked out DE Jeremy Jarmon... interesting prospect according to this write-up:

If there's one position I think most fans would agree has been a very pleasant surprise it's been the defensive ends. Not that anyone doubted the talent of Charles Johnson or Greg Hardy, but there was tangible concern that a lack of pressure from the defensive tackles would result in the DEs being too often double teamed and taken out of plays, as was prevalent in the 2011 pre-season. With the move to cut Everette Brown and bring in George Selvie it appeared the depth at DE was established, but the Panthers are ensuring they leave no stone unturned when it comes to improving this football team.

Jason LaCanfora of NFL.com is reporting the Panthers are bringing in former Washington Redskins DE Jeremy Jarmon for a workout today. The 6'3", 286 lb Jarmon was a former 3rd round pick taken in the supplemental draft in 2009 out of Kentucky. He entered the draft following a positive test for a banned supplement, which was said to be an over-the-counter dietary supplement.

Traded from Washington to Denver this season in exchange for WR Jabbar Gaffney he was one of the final cuts the Broncos made in trimming their roster and was described as a 'tough cut'. After the jump you'll see Jarmon's statistics thus far, but remember he's been playing out of position- he is a 4-3 DE who was asked to play 3-4 DE in Washington's system, so I wouldn't be too dismissive of his lack of sacks. While at Kentucky he was a two time All-SEC defensive end.

Read more: http://www.derp/2011/9/28/2455524/panthers-not-standing-pat-at-defensive-end

[Jackofalltrades]

DE is just as good as I thought it would be, DT is another matter.

[CatMan72]

Anytime anybody is ALL-SEC, I'm interested...

[CatMan72]

DE is just as good as I thought it would be, DT is another matter.

I think Ron Fields was one of the unsung heroes of the Jags game... he did a lot to plug up the middle.

[SCP]

Could be a good addition. Who goes?

[CatMan72]

Could be a good edition. Who goes?

Selvie?

Edit: Selvie did have that encroachment penalty in the Jags game that gave the Jags the 1st down... if he's not ready to contribute right now @ DE and he can't be trusted on special teams then maybe they're moving on.

[Lout]

I wonder if Norwood might be the odd man out.. he might be better suited as a 3-4 OLB. Definitely undersized for a 4-3 DE.

[SCP]

Wouldnt mind seeing Norwood go. We need to get bigger on defense.

[countryboi]

i dont know if norwood is ever going to be any good in this system

[PantherPhann89]

Interesting, I'm waiting to see wht happens

[rayzor]

Could be a good edition. Who goes?

sorry...addition.

just trying to be helpful.

ibtgrammarnazicomments

[CatMan72]

I wonder if Norwood might be the odd man out.. he might be better suited as a 3-4 OLB. Definitely undersized for a 4-3 DE.

Good point, forgot about Norwood (he's been forgettable)

[rayzor]

something just strikes me as odd about this. i'm going to avoid speculating and take a wait and see approach.

[CatMan72]

something just strikes me as odd about this. i'm going to avoid speculating and take a wait and see approach.

Could always just be kicking the tires and building our short list in preparation for an injury.