Thoughts on Cotchery (& Mtchell) from David Newton, Scott Brown

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Here is something a little different. David Newton, the Panthers' ESPN cover guy, and Scott Brown, The Steelers' ESPN cover guy, discuss the effective swap of Jerricho Cotchery and Mike Mitchell by the two organizations. It's not too long. Read and enjoy!

 

David Newton: ...After losing out on Hakeem Nicks and with other free agent receivers signing elsewhere, the market was pretty bare. Cotchery was one of the few veterans left, and the Panthers couldn't go into training camp without somebody to help bring along what likely will be the youngest receiving corps in the NFL -- the 31-year-old Cotchery aside. His value comes from his experience and the leadership. That he's played in a system similar to what offensive coordinator Mike Shula ran for five of his 11 seasons is a plus. That he can play all three receiver spots even though he has been labeled as a slot receiver also worked in his favor.

 

 

 

Brown: Cotchery is class personified, and he is a consummate professional -- in his preparation, dealings with the media and mentoring younger players...

I think Cotchery would best serve Carolina as a No. 3 wide receiver, one who uses his smarts and experience to get open more than his speed. I can tell you this: Ben Roethlisberger trusted Cotchery more than any wide receiver on the roster last season and I think Cam Newton will also find that Cotchery is always where he is supposed to be and just as reliable with his hands. What Carolina has to though is keep adding reinforcements at wide receiver so they don’t have to rely too heavily on Cotchery.

 

 

[Jackofalltrades]

Reasonable assessments.

Cotchery will likely be the second receiving target after Olsen initially, but I do think he winds up the third as the season progresses.

[heel31ok]

i have not heard anything bad about Cotchery . The only thing is he is not a #1.He is solid and nothing to complain about except his college choice.

[The Huddler]

Reminds me of moose. Now that we opened up the WR position, I'm excited to see who gettleman brings in. Didn't have the opportunity last season with a few guys under contract.

I'd love to see us start putting together a group of WRs that mature with Cam and stay with Cam. Young guys. I have all the faith in Gentleman's eye for talent. Even if we don't snag a guy in the first or 2nd, I'm sure gettleman would pick a very good player in the later rounds.

Some good pickups that come to mind that he has made is Robert Lester and Melvin White, whom in their rookie year had a lot to contribute, yet they were undrafted.

[CubsWin]

Agree 100%.  This team is starting to take reasonable shape.  I was never on the "fug DG" bandwagon and now more than ever I have faith in his methodology.. 

 

Moose got old but what he brought to the table will be paralleled by what Cotch brings.  Veteran leadership on the offensive side of the ball.

[The Huddler]

I just like the clutch catching aspect. 

 

The guy is going to make big plays on third down. 

 

 

 

 

trust me I already added him to our team in Madden 25. Thats all the proof anyone would need

[1989]

Thanks for posting.  

 

Here's a good question.  Does Cotchery take # 89, his long time number?  Would be a bold move on his part, I think.  I personally would'nt care if he did.

[KSpan]

Thanks for posting.

Here's a good question. Does Cotchery take # 89, his long time number? Would be a bold move on his part, I think. I personally would'nt care if he did.

He already said he won't wear 89.

[MrBubba]

 

He already said he won't wear 89.

 

Already assigned 82

[Lemory]

Cotchery is wearing 82 according to the Panthers Twitter.

[MHS831]

First off, Hats off the Dawg for doing a heck of a job finding Panther stuff and sharing it with us.  He makes the huddle better.

 

Cotchery is a class act.

 

[Pejorative Miscreant]

I think Cotchery provides veteran WR presence on this team that begins to fill the void given Steve Smith's departure.  I wonder if GMan thinks he has a similar player based on stats, without the polarizing presence?   I caveat this by saying that I am not happy about the Smith departure but I do think Gettleman figured Smith was a detriment to the locker room and his numbers could be replaced on the field.  Not basing this on anything, just conjecture for entertainment purposes...

[Creepster]

One thing I notice about G man is that he continues the Panthers tradition of bringing in guys of above average character ( for the NFL)