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LOL I will just say he is salt, and I am pepper. Scot and I are basically the same age, and both of us have been Huddlers for a while (though he has been around a little longer on both accounts). I don't always see eye to eye with him, but we both try and bring a little something different to the table, and we agree on many points. I appreciate him for the information that he brings to the table. I think that I am just a little more judicious and politically correct. He is probably much more impatient and prone to tell you how "silly" or "stupid" you are. Scot seems like much more of a black and white guy, while I am more willing to wander out in that gray area and think outside the box. Just my observations.

That's fine. He would be a solid Band-Aid for a year or two. But Roos may very well retire (from the way he is talking).

That's an interesting thought. Not only cap wise, upside wise, and value wise (inasmuch at it relates to relative productivity, particularly in our offense, along with the opportunity costs related to our ability to fill other holes): Nicks plus Britt is greater than Cobb. I'll have to consider that.

OK depth. Nothing to write home about.

Yeah, man. We've only gotten to experience that one time. Damn! Will be nice to actually feel it again...culminating in a win. I hope we get there before we take our last breath. J-Rich must feel something similar. I would feel bad for the guy, but, in a way, it's hard to cry a river for a rich guy that seems more beholden to shareholders than fans. But, I am babbling...

I fundamentally agree, but I do believe that there is something to be said for continuity and chemistry (as the piece suggests). And, of course, every millisecond counts when you're dealing in protection. But, to your point, slow and/or inexperienced receivers with suspect route running and a marginal O-line do not make for the best situation for an injured QB that isn't as experienced, precise or accurate as a Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers. Good to great athletic receivers with precise route running, chemistry with the QB, and the mental savvy to help out their QB when he is in trouble can cover over a multitude of sins. Of course there has to be half-way decent, situational play calling...

The thing about the O-line though is all it takes is that much to be absolutely awful, mindlessly mediocre, or simply superior . BTW, Looking at the Browns and Jags won't help.

Seriously, I don't believe there is any more or less Super Bowl hype than usual. That being said, there seems to be more hate than usual. To be honest, I am so focused on the Panthers, draft prospects and free agency that I don't even pay attention to all the hoopla. But, I will be front and center watching the Dance.

For casual fans, and people like me who pay more attention to sexier positions and mostly notice the offensive line when our guys allow Cam to get murdered, PFS's Logan Ulrich provides a pretty fair synopsis of the 2014 season and the general state of the O-line. To that last point, G-man is always looking to upgrade (as is any GM worth his salt). http://profootballspot.com/_/nfl/nfc-south/carolina-panthers/2014-carolina-panthers-season-evaluations-offensive-line-r6668 Some may say that they already mostly know this stuff. Great for you. It's really not for the couch scouts. But to try and stem snark, let me give you the TLDR version: Khalil, whose contract you may want to start watching, is still solid and had a steadying presence after some growing pains with his new line. Bell is a team favorite, but he sucks as an OT. The Chandler experiment hasn't panned out. Silatolu, perhaps mentally challenged, may still reach his poetential if he can ever stay on the field. Norwell was an absolute beast in the run game and above average in pass protection. Trai Turner's athleticism and strength, along with his marked growth, is extremely exciting. Velasco provides good versatility and depth for the interior of the line if re-signed. And Remmers, surprise of the line and highly ranked by Pro Football Focus, at the very least provides great depth.

I totally agree.

If Nicks is acquired, he'll be here before May. He flashed his old self toward the end of the year. Just saying http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000459666/native/hakeem-nicks-must-play-big-role-for-colts-vs-patriots?akapp=mobile&akview=phone&akvideo=on

Gettleman already said that he will explore position upgrades. I dare say that any of these receivers on the list would be an upgrade over someone currently on the team. Some of the players, yes, may be out of our price range depending on the market, but all of them won't be. For example: Nicks apparently wasn't out of reach last year, and he should be even more of a bargain this year (like a couple more of these receivers). Your list is also food for thought though. I get that some of you don't like the list. That's to be expected. But I also know that Dave Gettleman and other football professionals will more than likely give credence to several people among those in the original post. Don't be surprised when one or more ends up signed.

Thanks for the info. That pass grade kinda worries me, but I wonder if G-man would consider him an upgrade enough to invest. If the money is right, I suppose. It's not like we are in a position to fail to kick the tires of affordable quality depth.

Man, if we could shop at Tiffany's this year for a free agent receiver, I would like to make a play for randall Cobb. And, personally, I would love to make a play for jeremy Maclin even more because I think that he is the better value (if not the better receiver after all is said and done). But I am refraining from fooling myself. It is just more realistic and responsible for us to shop at Walmart, and, as Anthony Rizzuti of PFS remarked, we still may be relegated to the Dollar Store if other teams just offer more to guys who will even command more than we'd like to pay. So, here (and here) are Rizzuti's prospects for us. I believe that they are reasonable and realistic, and I would suggest that reasonable Panthers fans start thinking along these lines lest they basically hurt their own feelings (and before they post a bunch of outrageous posts about how G-man is an idiot for not getting this or that guy). Now I am not a football scout, FO executive, coach or analyst, so take my thoughts as just that: thoughts. There are fans and others who get into breaking down video much more than I ever will (as I assume about this Rizzuto guy, so read what he has to say), and I am admittedly more enamored with the so-called skill positions. But I do watch a fair amount of football, so, at the very least, I don't feel as though I am talking out the side of my neck. The Mid-tier Prospects Torrey Smith I like Smith and definitely think that he would feel the need for taking the tops off of defenses. I just question his ability to produce in those short and mid-level routes, even though that may be admittedly selling him short. Can he take double teams away from Kelvin Benjamin with consistency? Michael Crabtree Crabtree should be appreciably cheaper than Smith just based upon production. He hasn't lit the world on fire, but there is undeniable talent there, and I personally believe that he would probably be better at running the complete route tree better than Smith, but he doesn't have the professional pedigree or probably the confidence that Smith has. Sometimes I think that he has been spoiled by Richard Sherman getting into his head, but I could be totally wrong. Cecil Shorts The Kid can play when he is not nursing some injury. I honestly know a little less about him than some of the others, but I think that I know enough to tell you that you will never mistake him for anything more than a WR2 (like you may some of these other guys). Personally, his injury history would make him untouchable for me. Jordan Cameron Cameron could provide another mismatch at TE die to his size and purported athleticism and hands, but like Shorts, he does have a marked injury history during his relatively short career. I am on the fence about him due to injuries, but he would---at least in theory---be an upgrade over any TE that we have not named Olsen. If he would sign for the right price and stay on the field, then he could turn out to be one of the better values in FA. I would say that he'd be perfect for two-TE sets because the opposition would most certainly have to pick their poison, but then I don't know if Shula would even use him correctly. King Dunlap Man, would I love to get Dunlap. There is that Chargers tie there between him and Ron Rivera, but that's probably a little overstated, as he was on offense. Plus, I don't even know that we could lure him away being that he may be the Chargers' top priority (meaning that they will pay more), so he may be an effective top-tier free agent for us. This LT is probably a pipe dream. Bryan Bulaga I don't see the packers letting this guy get away, but he would be a nice addition to the line. Doug Free An experienced O-lineman. He would probably come here and start. I know that the Cowboys don't want to let Free go, but that cap situation might lead to Free becoming free for us to make a real play. I wonder if he can play LT. The Bargain Bin Hakeem Nicks Charlotte's own! I know that a lot of Panthers fans appear to be out of love with Nicks, if they ever believed in him at all, but Nicks did show some flashes of his former play making ability towards the end of last season with the Colts, and this with a markedly smaller snap count than some starting receivers who put up marginal numbers. G-man just might check him out again, and Nicks should be even more of a value than he was last year. If the price is right, to me it's not an awful idea. Dwayne Harris From some of the times that I have seen this guy, he would provide a little electricity to our return game and special teams in general. Moreover,I could be overestimating him a little bit, but I am thinking that he could be for us what Harry Douglass is for the Falcons. Kenny Britt Another guy with an injury history (like several of these guys), but he basically played the entire year, and has shown flashes of being a big impact player. Of course there was a diva-esque and work ethic question about Britt, particularly before this season, but Britt stayed out of trouble. This tall, athletic receiver is still somewhat intriguing, and he should be relatively cheap as ,like Nicks and some of these others, he didn't exactly light the world on fire last season. Denarius Moore As some of you Huddlers know, I have been beating the Denarius Moore drum for the last couple of seasons. I must admit that the kid hasn't exactly lived up to his potential (not unlike several of these guys), but I don't think that anyone can argue that Moore has shown the talent of being an electric play maker. As late as this year---vs. Richard Sherman and company, in a preseason game, but still against Seattle's best nevertheless---Moore has flashed. Unfortunately, he has had a problem with drops, and Dennis Allen questioned the kid's work ethic. Well, if there is anyone in the NFL that can pull the best out of Moore, then Ricky Proehl can. Moreover, Moore has the speed that we need, and he can return and play special teams. In my mind, Moore is an extremely intriguing prospect. For the money that we would likely have to pay him versus the upside that he presents, for such little risk, he may turn out as the best value the Panthers could hope for in FA. Ed Dickson Actually Dickson looked like what we thought we were getting for a couple of games late in the season (after Shula apparently flipped a switch). Jacquizz Rodgers I don't know why we'd pay for Quizz when we likely have a markedly better deal in Fozzy. Sure Quizz is more accomplished, but he has had more opportunities, and has arguably been used more effectively within the framework of his offense. I have seen the same type of play with Fozzy, and I have no reason to believe that he (or maybe someone else) can't be just as good as our offensive philosophy comes together. Byon Bell I am not a fan, but some people seem to think that he'd be a good backup. Derek Newton I know absolutely nothing about this guy, so I'd just as soon pass and invest in a UDFA. Perhaps experience counts for something.

Deflated-ball-gate! How amusing.

Dear Saints fan, You miss me? --Paper bag,

Also, Gross has lost 70 lbs to be exact. - See more at: http://www.prosportsdaily.com/Headlines/Article/314845#sthash.dW4jY2dO.dpuf

Zod, in reference to the starting LT position, David Newton said: Link

Probably because there are too many links in the post. Try not linking the twitter usernames.

I just realized that your username has another tee in it. So much for being a stickler for the details.

Here is your fluff piece: http://www.heraldonline.com/2014/05/15/5969912/panthers-philly-brown-happy-to.html

4.5ish 40 at the Combine. You can't do that when you're his size.

Everyone needs something and someone to believe in. Some love to root for the underdog. Some like to root for the little man, and in this case they are rooting for the little man literally. All that, and the fact that deep down in their hearts people know that our WR corps is highly suspect (whether they admit it or not, especially out of some perverse believe that Dave Gettleman can do no wrong). They are clinging to a dream, because the reality makes them nervous. Never mind the fact that I can't remember the last time a UDFA WR made our active roster. Has one ever? But, who knows, with our dearth of talent and/or experience at wide-out, perhaps Philly is the one that will break through.

Calling a woman names by its very nature is immature in my opinion, but especially in this situation. Let the facts be revealed and handle the affair with class and maturity. Is that too much to ask in the Huddle? **rhetorical question** And, likewise, calling him a woman beater and scum of the earth is equally as bad.