Alan "Blue Balls" Ball leaves Panther offer on table

[rmoneyg35]

When first hearing about Alan Ball the CB I thought it may have been a different player than the former safety of Dallas but it's the same guy. I don't believe he will play safety for us but it's good to know he has experience at other positions and can play special teams.

I wonder if we automatically put Bene in the Slot or if we have Bene and Ball compete for the #2 corner spot?

[joeyxfresco]

I have a good feeling about this guy

[Galvatron]

When first hearing about Alan Ball the CB I thought it may have been a different player than the former safety of Dallas but it's the same guy. I don't believe he will play safety for us but it's good to know he has experience at other positions and can play special teams.

I wonder if we automatically put Bene in the Slot or if we have Bene and Ball compete for the #2 corner spot?

 

From what I read, he's been bad at other positions. I'd expect him to compete for s starting spot.

[TheNewStandard]

ST player that can jam at the line and play big WR's? Yes please.

I'm looking at you Tampa Bay.

if they choose Winston and he starts from the get-go, I like our chances that he has a rough time with our defense.

[rmoneyg35]

From what I read, he's been bad at other positions. I'd expect him to compete for s starting spot.

True, I don't know about special teams though. It's the simple fact that he does have experience, not that he can do it well. Crazy injuries could happen and we need someone to step up to play safety where he could fill in until the end of the game. It also shows that he's willing to do things for the team by changing positions.

[My Goodness My Guinness]

When first hearing about Alan Ball the CB I thought it may have been a different player than the former safety of Dallas but it's the same guy. I don't believe he will play safety for us but it's good to know he has experience at other positions and can play special teams.

I wonder if we automatically put Bene in the Slot or if we have Bene and Ball compete for the #2 corner spot?

Even if Bene wins the #2 corner spot, he will play nickel in that package to utilize everyone's strengths. Then in a 4-3 set I'm sure Bene will move outside

[My Goodness My Guinness]

Now we just need a SS and that will make our nickel package pretty much amazing

[WUnderhill]

I like it. He's an upgrade for us this year, and since he's 30 it won't hurt as bad to lose him next year.

[Moorgan]

Now we just need a SS and that will make our nickel package pretty much amazing

That might be Kurt Coleman. Who knows?

[Galvatron]

That might be Kurt Coleman. Who knows?

 

I am excited to see how the secondary shakes out. Seems like a lot of promise.

[joeyxfresco]

We got the holes filled I'm 90% sure our draft will be another home run. We're in for a good year

[Moorgan]

I am excited to see how the secondary shakes out. Seems like a lot of promise.

I agree. I'm usually pretty optimistic in March though.

 

Now we just need to get this Ball signing done and official.

[rmoneyg35]

That might be Kurt Coleman. Who knows?

I hope so. If Kurt isn't a starter I could see him be a rotational player that gets plenty of snaps. He did it well with the Chiefs last season. He is only 26 so maybe this year could be his best.

[SetfreexX]

LOL, his Madden stats have him portrayed with the exact opposite strengths in comparison to the scouting report which says he's best in press/man. Madden has his press weak at 65 and 79 man while having 86 zone. BTW Madden also has Norman, Bene, and Ball all at 87 speed ouch!