CAROLINA-CHUCK: PRE - FREE AGENCY 2014 MOCK OFF-SEASON

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CAROLINA-CHUCK: PRE - FREE AGENCY 2014 MOCK OFF-SEASON

 

 

 

 

FRANCHISE TAG:

GREG HARDY, DE (extend long-term to free up cap space / $13.1 guaranteed with new deal)

 

RESIGN(s):
GRAHAM GANO, K (checked)
MIKE MITCHELL, FS
TED GINN Jr., WR
TRAVELLE WHARTON, OG
DEREK ANDERSON, QB
 

CUT(s) :
CHARLES GODFREY, S (June 1)
CHASE BLACKBURN, LB

 

 

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FA ADDITIONS:

EUGENE MONROE, OT


Rumor has it that the Panthers will try to go after Eugene Monroe in free agency. With the Kraken in placed, this is pretty much the top priority now with the retirement of Jordan Gross. I believe that Monroe will not get anything more than what Jake Long got last year with the Rams (34mil, 8.5/yr). With some more restructuring from key guys, and hopefully a pay cut from Agent 89 an addition of Monroe will happen.

ANDRE ROBERTS, WR


Roberts should be available for cheap and will be an upgrade over LaFail. He's a true slot receiver that will help Cam move the chain on 3rd downs.

 

NOLAN CARROLL, CB


One of my favorite free agent, Carroll is a very underrated corner in this league. He had a solid game vs. the Panthers last season, and will bring good size (6'1) to this secondary. Though, he has some injuries concern. Carroll played the whole season last year while injured.

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2014 NFL MOCK DRAFT:

 

(1) JASON VERRETT, CB, TCU


Rivera has said that this draft is really deep at wide receivers and defensive secondary. I believe that this draft is deep enough that we can still find a very good receiver in the 2nd round, not the other way around with corner. Jason Verrett proved that he was one of the top prospects in this draft at the combine. Verrett has coverage skills, speed, range, and toughness. He fits what we do on defense and will improve the secondary.

 

(2) JARVIS LANDRY, WR, LSU


Landry is still one of the top receiver on my board after the combine. He ran a "slow" 40 which scared a lot of people, but is one who plays faster on the field. He possesses solid hands, is one of the better route runners in this class, and a very good blocker down field. I see a lot of Victor Cruz in Landry, but some have compared him to Anquan Boldin.

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(3) ROBERT HERRON, WR, WYOMING


With the 1st round going toward defense, Gettleman will double dip at receiver consecutively. Robert Herron is a huge "steal" in the 3rd round! A dangerous deep threat that is very similar to Desean Jackson will help open up this offense.

Some of you guys will go nuts on me going "small" in this mock off-season.  Gettleman said he wants touchdown guys, and to me these receivers are just that.

 

 

(4) CAMERON FLEMING, OT, STANFORD


HOGMOLLIE! Fleming is 6'5 and 323 lbs. Started 39 games the last 3 seasons for the Cardinals. Fleming comes from a military family just like Rivera. He's a natural RT and will compete with Bell for the starting job.

(RT #73)

 

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(5) MAX BULLOUGH, LB, MICHIGAN STATE


With Blackburn being cut, Bullough will provide depth at LB. He's a tremendous LB for the Spartans, but saw his stock dropped due to some red flags this season.

 

 

(6) BROCK VEREEN, SS, MINNESOTA


I have Godfrey being a June 1 cut. With that, I believe that Lester will be the starting SS next season. Lester being a rookie last year played in some very big games, and won't be afraid being move into the starting role. Brock Vereen helped his stock at the combine. He is the younger brother of Shane Vereen, the running back of the Patriots.

(7) RICHARD RODGERS, TE, CALIFORNIA


Richard Rodgers is the son of Richard Rodgers Sr., who is currently on Rivera's coaching staff. Plus, he comes from the same college that Rivera did. Rodgers will provide needed depth at TE if Hartsock is not brought back.

 

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2014-2015 CAROLINA PANTHERS DEPTH CHART

 

OFFENSE

QB: CAM NEWTON / DEREK ANDERSON
RB: DEANGELO WILLIAMS / JONATHAN STEWART / KENJON BARNER
FB: MIKE TOLBERT
WR: STEVE SMITH / ANDRE ROBERTS / ROBERT HERRON
WR: JARVIS LANDRY / TED GINN JR. / MARVIN MCNUTT
TE: GREG OLSEN / BRANDON WILLIAMS / RICHARD RODGERS
LT: EUGENE MONROE
LG: AMINI SILATOLU / EDMUND KUGBILA
C  : RYAN KALIL
RG: TRAVELLE WHARTON / NATE CHANDLER
RT: BYRON BELL / CAMERON FLEMING
 

DEFENSE

LDE: CHARLES JOHNSON / FRANK ALEXANDER
DT: COLIN COLE / DWAN EDWARDS
DT: STAR LOTULELEI / KAWANN SHORT
RDE: GREG HARDY / MARIO ADDISON / WES HORTON
WLB: A.J. KLEIN / JORDAN SENN
MLB: LUKE KUECHLY / MAX BULLOUGH
SLB: THOMAS DAVIS
CB: MELVIN WHITE / JOSH NORMAN / JAMES DOCKERY
CB: NOLAN CARROLL / JASON VERRETT
SS: ROBERT LESTER / BROCK VEREEN
FS: MIKE MITCHELL / COLIN JONES
 

SPECIAL TEAMS

KICKER: GRAHAM GANO
PUNTER: BRAD NORTMAN
KICK RETURNER: KENJON BARNER / ROBERT HERRON
PUNT RETURNER: TED GINN JR. / ROBERT HERRON / JARVIS LANDRY

[Kevin Greene]

This works for me.

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[Kuech the Sneak]

Don't know if fleming will be there that late, but I would absolutely love it. He's one of my favorite players in the draft, this would be a dream offseason

[jarhead]

Good job but I think we will target a TE sooner

[carolina-chuck]

No to Landry... Also no to anther short corner..

At some point in time, I really need you guys to tell me who these productive "tall" corners not named Sherman or Browner are.

[carolina-chuck]

Good job but I think we will target a TE sooner

Very well could. But, I think that Shula will try to use Williams more next season.

[carolina-chuck]

Don't know if fleming will be there that late, but I would absolutely love it. He's one of my favorite players in the draft, this would be a dream offseason

Agree. Think he could go much higher but just going off his projections atm.

[The Lone Panther]

I like it. 

[MichaelNewtonII]

No to Landry... Also no to anther short corner..

I don't give af. Verrett can ball.