Let's talk Kony Ealy

[Jeremy Igo]

I was really impressed with Ealy and how he progressed both on the field and behind the scenes all season long. Honestly, he should have won a most improved award.

If he can continue that trend I to training camp.... Watch out.

[Panthers Fanatic]

Honestly, with Gettleman drafting, I fully expect to see us get a pass rusher.

I agree. I would be surprised if we didn't get one within the first 3 rounds of the draft, and I also like what Kony brings (especially last month of last season).

[panthers34]

I think kk can take a step up and make up for some of the sacks we will miss from hardy

[Man Strength]

Danielle hunter in 2nd or 3rd

[Ship]

Yeah, I think Ealy may progress a little faster than Hardy and CJ. He had a 1st round grade and I think he started to get where he needed to be at the end of the year. If he can do body work and technique this off season he should be the starter. Alexander is a big unknown too. I wish we could have seen more of him last year. If he keeps buckled down he could give us a solid rotation. I think Alexander is at most gonna just be our 3rd DE though. I won't be surprised if we draft another DE early but I have to wonder about strategy with this financially. We don't want too many important d-line guys all coming up for new contracts at the same time. Maybe gettleman doesn't care though, we might always expect to be drafting solid guys with the occasional stud who we keep.

[Gin and Juice]

I see us pursuing an every down DE in FA! We almost have to because even tho he is good, don't see Ealy as an every down end this year!

My personal favorite is Derrick Morgan from the Titans. See him as an 8-10 sack player returning to a 4-3 and in good company

[Kuech the Sneak]

I see us pursuing an every down DE in FA! We almost have to because even tho he is good, don't see Ealy as an every down end this year!

My personal favorite is Derrick Morgan from the Titans. See him as an 8-10 sack player returning to a 4-3 and in good company

Jabaal sheard

[Gin and Juice]

Yeah, I think Ealy may progress a little faster than Hardy and CJ. He had a 1st round grade and I think he started to get where he needed to be at the end of the year. If he can do body work and technique this off season he should be the starter. Alexander is a big unknown too. I wish we could have seen more of him last year. If he keeps buckled down he could give us a solid rotation. I think Alexander is at most gonna just be our 3rd DE though. I won't be surprised if we draft another DE early but I have to wonder about strategy with this financially. We don't want too many important d-line guys all coming up for new contracts at the same time. Maybe gettleman doesn't care though, we might always expect to be drafting solid guys with the occasional stud who we keep.

I don't think you will see Gettleman have a problem spending 30-33mil on the DE position in a fiscal year, however, 40mil or higher? Better be 3 pro bowl DEs

[Gin and Juice]

Jabaal sheard

I'm good there, but I think he commands a tad more money

[Goondal]

I am sticking with my prediction that we go DE in the first round. The talking heads will give us a C for not prowling addressing a need or something. Then in a year G-man will be right again.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

I was really impressed with Ealy and how he progressed both on the field and behind the scenes all season long. Honestly, he should have won a most improved award.

If he can continue that trend I to training camp.... Watch out.

Wasn't there a whisper or two that the coaching staff didn't like his effort or attitude early on? If he's made progress there that's exciting.

[Kuech the Sneak]

I'm good there, but I think he commands a tad more money

I think he'll be cheaper than morgan, production dipped when he played OLB but was a really good 4-3 end early in his career. Lack of production would drop his price tag a bit

[Gin and Juice]

I think he'll be cheaper than morgan, production dipped when he played OLB but was a really good 4-3 end early in his career. Lack of production would drop his price tag a bit

We will see, but either way, hoping for an FA AND drafted DE

[OneBadCat]

I think Ealy can be very very good. Maybe not Hardy good. But good enough to not miss him. I think if we just stay with the guys we've got we will probably be just fine. But I wouldn't mind taking a DE in the later rounds.