Patriots sign Panthers draft bust Terrell McClain

[Louie]

I just saw this on PFT. http://profootballta...errell-mcclain/

Patriots sign Panthers draft bust Terrell McClain

Posted by Darin Gantt on September 26, 2012, 11:18 AM EDT

AP

It’s only been a few weeks since former Panthers defensive tackle Terrell McClain was the highest-drafted member of the 2011 Draft class to be cut by the team that picked him (a titlesince stolen by former Eagles safety Jaiquawn Jarrett).

Today, McClain’s a Patriot.

The Patriots announced they signed McClain, and releasedMarcus Forston to make room for him on the roster.

McClain was the 65th overall pick a year ago out of South Florida, but fell out of favor in Carolina after an inconsistent offseason and training camp.

McClain showed some flashes of penetrating ability, but despite getting plenty of snaps for an injury depleted Panthers team in 2011, he quickly fell down the depth chart this year, and was replaced by former Bills defensive tackle Dwan Edwardson the roster and in the starting lineup.

[MrBubba]

And he will become a pro-bowler in New England

[Mother Grabber]

because he will get good coaching

[Rip Saw]

ALL it takes is coaching to turn a bust into a pro bowler

[Doc Holiday]

You are all a bunch of idiots.....

[Guest Bwood]

I'm content with Dwan Edwards, thanks.

[jasonluckydog]

Good for him, hope he turns it around.

[jasonluckydog]

Butler signed with the Colts a few days ago as well they need help at cb.

[88 Bronco]

There's an NFL central section for threads like this.

[Jackofalltrades]

Not Panther related, but I wish him well.

[PntherPryd]

since the headline in the article identifies him as "Panther bust" I would certainly think this qualifies as Panther related.

[NanuqoftheNorth]

Is it the team or the player? We are about to find out.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

see you at the pro bowl tmac

[Ivan The Awesome]

People throw the word 'bust' around too often when it's not even warranted. How is this guy a bust after one playing year? SMH.