Carolina Panthers’ Picking Joe Adams Makes Armanti Edwards Obsolete

[XClown1986]

A typical wide receiver takes 3 years to develop fully. Armanti came into the NFL with the same expectations and he was a college QB. I do think his time is getting thin, but I don't see him being gone just yet. If he can put together a good camp, and make some plays in preseason, we will keep him. He has more potential to add wrinkles to our offense than the other guys like Darvin Adams, Tutu, and Manno.

[Zod]

If you are wanting Armani to get a shot at QB for the panthers, we can't assume anything as given, to be fair. It's lunacy.

[Floppin]

If you are wanting Armani to get a shot at QB for the panthers, we can't assume anything as given, to be fair. It's lunacy.

I don't want him to get a shot at QB. I'm not the one that has said that, but thanks for putting words into my mouth.

[KillerKat]

AE was supposed to be a returner and WR. We drafted Pilares last year who returns kickoffs and plays WR. We drafted Adams this year who returns punts and plays WR. AE will not make the 53 man roster. Adams can do anything he can and better.

[BeasonBeastingBacks]

I don't see him being cut this season. Next season is quite possible.

[Floppin]

So you think 2 of the 3 of Manno, Darvin Adams, and Tutu make it over AE? And if so for what reason?

[KillerKat]

We aren't carrying 6 WRs also so he is definately getting cut.

[Zod]

It may take 3 years for a wr to develop fully, but the first two years there are some plays made by the ones worth keeping. It's not like at year three they all of a sudden can play. They show gradual improvement. The ones that don't get cut. It's pretty simple when you are not emotionally attached to a young player.

[KillerKat]

So you think 2 of the 3 of Manno, Darvin Adams, and Tutu make it over AE? And if so for what reason?

Our WRs will be Smith, LaFell, Gettis, Pilares, and J.Adams.

[Floppin]

We carried 6 receivers last year, what makes you think that we won't this year?

[KillerKat]

Basically when you get past the 3rd WR, they are supposed to contribute elsewhere on special teams. What would AE do besides sit on the bench? He has no value.

[Floppin]

I'm also not convinced that Pilares makes the team over AE.

[jtnc]

So you think 2 of the 3 of Manno, Darvin Adams, and Tutu make it over AE? And if so for what reason?

They catch.

[XClown1986]

It may take 3 years for a wr to develop fully, but the first two years there are some plays made by the ones worth keeping. It's not like at year three they all of a sudden can play. They show gradual improvement. The ones that don't get cut. It's pretty simple when you are not emotionally attached to a young player.

I agree. But I do think transitioning from a Division II school QB to an NFL wide receiver poses a little more difficulty than for the average player. I'm not emotionally attached to Armanti, but I do think that if we made the gamble to transition him to this position, we need to take the time to see it through before giving up. 2 seasons isn't long enough IMO.