Looks like Panthers have signed WR Kevin Norwood

[dpm0409]

Not holding my breath, but no other team has been able to make Ted Ginn look as good as Cam has.  But that's just me trying to have a glass half full type of mentality...sigh

[Panthro]

Kevin Norwood's Highlights

 

 

[Cookie Lyon]

As long as he can catch...I'm good.

[CarolinaNCSU]

IIRC, he was a guy some Huddlers thought about in the middle rounds of his draft.  Sure handed, but not much else.  Memory is foggy, but hey...sure hands is a step up right now. 

[caatfan]

Doesn't mean he'll make the roster. They brought in TE Dallas Walker and he didn't have time to unpack his underwear before they cut him. 

Yeah I don't know who he's gonna beat out. He's another 6'2" possession receiver.

[the butch]

6'2"?  Maybe we just need big bodies to block out wide so we can run two tight-end sets?

[Jeremy Igo]

Better year than Boykin last season. 

[Proudiddy]

LOL!!! 

[jarhead]

They were the only team with a WR corp that was as bad as ours. Go figure

[Mol3m4n]

Better year than Boykin last season. 

That burn.

[CRA]

Oh,god no.  anything but that....

hey, blame Gettlemen if it happens...

[Ricky Spanish]

WHAT HE BRINGS

Norwood is a possession-type receiver who shows strong hands and excellent focus in traffic. He has a knack for coming up with big plays at critical moments. Norwood also has excellent awareness and a good feel working against zone coverage. He has a chance to bring strong return at this point. 

HOW HE FITS

Norwood is a savvy, do-it-all guy with great possession skills. He comes up with big plays and excels when plays break down.

 

Production	2	2009: Redshirted 2010: (12/0)- 3-56-18.7-1 2011: (11/0)- 11-190-17.3-0 2012: (13/11)- 29-461-15.9-4 2013: (12/7)- 38-568-14.9-7
Height-Weight-Speed	2	Great looking frame for position. Tall, thick, cut and athletic build. Has big hands (10') and average arm length (32 1/8'). Good top-end speed for size. 3-Cone time is in the upper echelon level (6.68).
Durability	3	In 2013, did not play vs. Colorado State. In 2012, saw limited playing time vs. FAU due to 'slight injury' and missed Western Carolina game for 'precautionary reasons'. In 2011, did not play vs. North Texas and Arkansas due to undisclosed injuries.
Intangibles	1	Strong football intelligence and character. Well-liked and respected by teammates and coaches. No off-the-field issues to our knowledge. Has a pros work ethic already. Does the little things.

Separation Skills	2	Possession receiver. Does not have great burst out of breaks but does show quick feet for size. Savvy, instinctive route runner. Good feel for zone coverage. Understands how to set up defensive backs. Does an effective job with stems and double moves. Understands option routes and is consistently on same page with QB. Has very good football IQ. Would excel in complex passing game, such as Patriots. Does a great job working back to QB after initial play breaks down. Will get pushed around a bit and can be rerouted too easily. Solid build but will need to improve strength.
Ball Skills	1	Attacks with hands. High points the ball. Doesn't flash hands until last moment. Good focus in traffic. Elevates and makes tough contested catches. Good body control and shows ability to adjust body in air.
Big play ability	4	Lacks juice vertically. Does not show elite gear to track down deep ball. Not overly elusive to make many defenders miss or strong to break many tackles after catch. Does not play as fast as timed-speed might indicate.
Competitiveness	2	Not afraid to work over middle. Makes tough catches in traffic. Not a strong runner after catch but doesn't shy from contact. Dependable possession receiver that does all the little things and pays attention to detail. Inconsistent effort and effectiveness as a blocker, especially in screen game and on crack-back blocks.

[CRA]

Better year than Boykin last season. 

Boykin played on a team with arguably the most WR talent in the NFL......this dude played in Seattle ( who the media liked to slam as possibly the worst).  So yeah, it would be easier to get reps on one of the teams vs the other.

[top dawg]

STRENGTHS Solid build. Good hands and concentration -- extends outside his frame and makes the difficult catch. Fine route savvy -- sells his routes with stems and nods. Understands how to get open. Good sideline awareness -- dots the "i." Established rapport with the quarterback is noticeable (is the first receiver sought on broken plays) and keeps working to come free. Very solid personal and football character. Trustworthy, accountable and dependable.
WEAKNESSES Has short arms. Does not pop out of his breaks or create separation with burst and acceleration. Struggles some defeating the jam. Can show more urgency as a blocker in the run game. Breaks few tackles after the catch.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/kevin-norwood?id=2543689