Looks like Panthers have signed WR Kevin Norwood

[davos]

hopped on the Seahawk board, there fan reactions seem to be:

-not surprised

- good hands and disappointed he never took steps forward to develop

- can't get open

- lack of effort on a pass this preseason likely sealed his fate vs his competitors

Sounds like he'll fit right in. 

[SOJA]

This is really interesting if it's a trade....a) because it's a trade and b.) because it's with Seattle of all teams

[arbnranger]

Kevin Norwood's Highlights

Nice one ! 

[Nate Dogg]

WTF did we give up for this rando? If draft picks are involved I might just lose it.

[*FreeFua*]

I remember liking him from that draft class.  Well it's better than nothing!

i was in the opposite boat, never liked him as a prospect. I was worried we were going to draft him after the Panthers met with him. Farthest thing from a flashy WR so he has Gettleman written all over him.

 

Hopefully something clicks but I'm not holding my breath.

[mario]

I really didn't do anything besides run routes at my pro day. My routes were pretty decent. I had a workout with the Panthers the next day. I've got the Patriots lined up. I talked to Phil Savage, the Senior Bowl executive director, and he basically said that I might go mid-third round to no later than fifth. As long as I get my opportunity, I'll be fine.

When I worked out with the Panthers, they just wanted me to run the route tree. It's kind of different with college and pros. Some teams want the speed out instead of just chopping the feet, or when you're running a dig route they want you to speed cut it in. The Panthers want a spear route. We had a nice conversation, and then we went in the receivers room and drew up some coverages. They told me they really like me and hope I won't get picked before they pick me.

Kevin Norwood pre-draft diary for USA Today 

[CarolinaSamurai]

Ugh I wanna go crawl up in a ball and die. Normally I'm happy to fly the hype flag for our players and front office. This time I don't see it, shitty WRs over at Seattle.

[h0llywood]

From Scout's 2014 rankings

[Growl]

Why in the world would we trade for somebody they were about to cut? Were we worried we might. Ot be able land this premiere talent in free agency?

[CRA]

This is really interesting if it's a trade....a) because it's a trade and b.) because it's with Seattle of all teams

get the f outta here?  Trade?  No way it is a trade.

we traded for a guy who by all accounts was struggling to earn the 6th WR spot on one of the worst WR corps in the NFL?

Alright, good job Dave.  We must have pissed Dave Gettlemen off somehow....and he is trying to stick it to us.  Well played, sir.  Well played.   That stings a little.

[CarolinaNCSU]

Meh.  

Sounds like a decent dude with good hands, if he can get open.  Maybe Proehl can turn him into a #3. 

 

Yay. 

[Growl]

There is no way its anything more than a conditional pick like Barner last year.

[TheWiz]

what? He's not even 6'3!

This isn't looking good.

 

[uncfan888]

These reactions are going to be priceless