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Add Shaun King to the mix ... Panthers are the biggest Day 1 Loser ... 'Doesn't know what Dave Gettleman was thinking' ... if they wanted to go LB, better players were available. Time for the Homers to hate ... analysts know nothing ... fans know less ... OUR GM is the only person on this planet with football knowledge. Same group that was defending Hurney and every move the Panthers made. Not saying Shaq is a bad player but even he was surprised to be picked on day 1.

He did play safety for one game ... thought it was only in high school. If you are talking about nickel coverage, Luke and TD are the LBs and I don't see that changing. The third LB would be replaced by a CB. In dime coverage, Luke will be the only LB on the field. Sean is a capable DC and will find a place for him. If nothing else, Shaq increases our speed and sideline - sideline coverage. Should be a big upgrade covering RBs out of the backfield when in the base defense. Going to say a prayer tonight that some offensive tools fall into our lap tomorrow (OT&WR).

I am all for getting rid of Harper but if I recall correctly, Shaq hasn't played safety since high school.

Great athlete but not sure how he makes us immediately better. Would feel better about this pick if we didnt need immediate upgrades at other spots.

Would be happy as long as rds 1 or 2 resulted in one of the OTs. Seriously doubt that Fisher is available.

Smart move by Cowboys to link most of his compensation to being on the active roster.

Nope ... would never just let him walk. They shouldn't have done that with Peppers either. For whatever reason, if his future is not Carolina, trade and get picks / players. Of course, the only team that will accept a trade is one that has reassurance from his agent that a long term deal will get done. This scenario probably wont happen but ..... I see Cam as somebody that may enjoy a big market AND Gett as the type of GM that might just say no ... if Cam wants the whole bank. Good thing is ... we will know soon enough.

Teams don't want a QB under a franchise tag for 2 reasons ... 1) you don't want a QB at the helm of your offense if he is disgruntled or doesn't want to be there (not saying that is the case for Cam) 2) franchise tags for QBs are BIG $$ and a BIG cap hit for the current year. There's no reason they can't get a deal done before the current contract expires ... unless there is a gap that neither side is willing to fill (ie. money). Cam may want the whole bank and Gett is not willing. If that's the case, it wouldn't make sense to tag him unless it is a tag & trade.

The 'homerism' is back just like it was last year when everybody was on board with Bell & Chandler, including threads like these. Remmers wouldn't have been on the team nor seen the field unless it was for injuries. Thus far, Gett has shown the ability to evaluate college talent and make decent draft picks. That's what he did for the Giants. He hasn't shown the ability to give his coach a competitive roster and adequately address weaknesses, while building through the draft. Yes, we were limited due to the cap situation and he has only been here a short time ... everybody knows that. However, Bell and Chandler .... really? I think he truly believed it and that would have been his answer, even if he had the money. He also passed on late round OTs that would have been upgrades to the current roster. Truth is that there wasn't much available in free agency this year to upgrade our OT situation with capable starters ... much less studs. The best of the group stayed with their former teams, as expected. We dropped a guy at the bottom and picked up one close to the bottom, with a glimmer of hope that a previous relationship with our position coach will make him adequate again. For me ... the question is does Gett really believe that Oher IS the answer or is he creating competition. Also, nothing has been done yet to address our #2 or #3 CB (depending on where you slot Bene), WR or safety positions. However, it is still early. Until we know how the rest unfolds ... he doesn't get the keys to the house. He has an obvious talent for assessing college talent but is he cerebral enough to be a good GM.?. Jury is still out.

I remember Hurney making the same comment about free agency ... seriously.

Big upgrade at a position of need. Glad he is back. Hopefully, Shula gets him more involved in the offense too. I like the possibilities he brings to the running game. Would much rather see Ginn on the end around vs. Cotchery. Mostly looking forward to not having that 'sinking feeling' every time our punt return team takes the field.

Before this signing, we had no vetetan depth or competition. Be patient ... add Free and a draft ... and at least we have competition that doesnt include Bell or Chandler.

I am tired of holding my breath with a knot in my stomach every time our punt return team takes the field. Sign the man to a reasonable contract amd check that need off the list.

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I would be happy with JJ in the 3rd round. I suspect he will go before our pick though.

Agree, but not according to the standards that this D has set. Good effort but too many missed tackles. White needs to come back after a shaky performance too. Everything considered, 20 points and a W against Brady and the best coaching staff is Ok with me. The Pats lack a lot of the big names and experience they used to have but are doing an impressive job.

Great thread and thanks for sharing!

Consistent with the hype this game is getting, it is big. It is a real test of whether we are a capable mediocre team that beats up on the junk or dare I say, one of the elite. Seattle wasn't a real test b/c they were missing starters and we hadn't gotten our MOJO yet. The offense didn't start clicking until a few games later. Keys to the game (IMO)... 1. Cam - which one shows up today ... accurate and efficient OR the other. Rivera seems to think Cam gets a little 'pumped' for the big games, which results in a little too much on the ball. Billick says the overthrows are flat. Shula needs to get Cam involved early. Incorporate a couple planned runs for him in the first drive so he gets dirty and can settle down. 2. Boldin & Davis -- Yikes. We struggled with Gonzo last week. Today, we have another Gonzo with more speed, and Boldin. Can we create enough pressure to give our DBs and LBs a chance. This is huge. 3. WRs - dropped passes kill drives. None of them can have a bad day.

Seriously ... she has brains too.?. Put those thin nerdy glasses on her and she is even more irresistible. In case you haven't already, take notice when the cheerleaders are performing. She is very attractive and will be a good representative for Panther nation.

Cam has what it takes around him. It (including Cam) is not being utilized effectively. Yes, we can win a Superbowl with this guy. I doubt we can win it with this staff.

Cam doesn't need to be a Manning or Romo, he just needs to put points on the board. Problem is that our coaches are trying to make Cam be like Romo and Manning. That will never work. He can take us to a Superbowl but they need to create gameplans that leverage his strengths. We have the pieces.

He is still pouting about his favorite Topcat leaving. seriously, great pics. This win felt like a cleansing from the last Giants game and start of this season. I hope it continues. Way too many Giants fans though. We need a better showing for MNF against the Pats. They travel well too.