MHS831

some of these signings are a bit scary. Overkill?

When they got Kingston I figured it made Brooks vulnerable.

Coker's final response:

whst was the reason?

averages about 2.5 sacks per year over 7 year career--w 7.5 in 2021. First round bust

seems like such a good kid--very positive. Of course, you never know who you are talking to, but the posts before this on the thread I was on about him seemed genuine. Too emotional and heartfelt. Consistent with how someone might react during the most stressful hours of his life--humble and very positive. Told him that he has a big following in the fan base and we know the talent pretty well. We are cheering for you. I guess that is why he PM'd me.

the thought of taking a Panther reject must be stigmatizing.

I looked and could not find too many options. Fitterrerer er was terrible.

My response: "Told you."

My communications with Coker--until an hour ago:

We have not been "kicking the can down the road." Moton can be extended / restructured and it would save us enough to get the debt back in the black. I would like to keep him till he is 33 or so--I think he is 30 now.

So Coker responded to my outreach for info--wishing him luck and explaining his support:

My favorite meme.

Not sure what to make of this FB post under a Jalen Coker thread.

I heard that they cannot announce until 4. Maybe he knows now and we will find out at 4. I am not sure about any of this, but it is a very positive sign.

Nothing confirmed yet, but it sure seems legit. I stumbled across this. He would know before us---and this sounds like a person who is back in the fold.

Jamal Coker is Jalen Coker, by the way--at least that seems to be the case.

I am like, "How are you putting a hand on each of my shoulders?" This was interesting--I am behind on my updates, but on Facebook, there was a thread about Jalen Coker being waived---then there was this comment (Jamal might be a relative?):

That is why my colon man has a drive thru window. Seriously, I joke to help me deal with the shame of it all. True story---I am like, "Doc? Is that a West Point ring? Do you mind putting that in the drawer until you are finished?" Doc: "I don't use that finger. I use these two."

Kingston is wearing #69. When I see that number, I remember how the linemen in college would try to get it. Before a film session and pictures in college a player on my team from Philly was bragging about getting #69. A coach was walking through and asked him, "Why would anyone brag about being labeled with 69 on an all-male team?" I still laugh at that because all the joy and cockiness drained from his face as he considered the number from an entirely different perspective.

I am in a booth.

my question is always, "Is this necessary or recreational?" It helps me choose my outfit.

MHS Theory: 32-year old Matthews is a veteran and they could cut him and see if there is interest to do him a solid--but to also let him know that a PS position was on the table. Crumedy (DT) being waived risked loosing a draft pick. The way I understand it, you can't put players on IR until after waivers have been cleared--something like that. So they cut Matthews and put him on the PS. Had they waived Crumedy and he got taken, then it would have been stupid knowing that the 32-year old Matthews was much less likely to be signed. This allowed the Panthers to have some wiggle room in the event another player came available. I am not sure that makes sense to me, but it did before I started writing. Maybe someone else can correct this or add to it.

report today says we have 4 openings. I am guessing Coker and Marsette Smith then 2 more dudes. My agent has not suggested to me that there is an interest, but sometimes that is for leverage. They are going to try to lowball me if they call. I can feel it. Sitting by the phone regardless.

I think that if it takes more than 2 years to develop into an NFL-caliber player the player is not worth the investment. If we rode undeveloped talent for longer than that, we become a farm team for the others. I get kinda pissed when we develop talent for 3 years then they have a contract year and demand top dollar. The window should cliose after two years. Move on. If another team wants your project, let them have it, but the NFL is about performance, not potential. What bothers me is this--we give the first and second rounders more time to develop that the day 3 and undrafted players. It should be the other way around. If you are a first rounder and you are not on the field as a starter by year two--especially if you decided to come out after 3 years in college--then I am going to have a talk with my GM and you. In my view, Legette has 1 year. Raym, on the other hand, might need 2.