Panthers Work Out Cortland Finnegan

[firefox1234]

If Tillman is expected to be out for that long then it's crucial we find someone to fill that nickel CB spot sooner rather than later so by playoff time whomever we sign is well assimilated with the team and defensive playbook.

[CPF4LIFE]

If you look at the position we have been pretty thin at corner all year. We are luck that Norman, Bene, and TIllman have managed to stay healthy this long.

[Snake]

He might fill nickle well. 

[PntherPryd]

I don't know him as well as many of you seem to.... but in this mic'd up version of the fight with Johnson that seemed to cement his position of a dirty player I'm not sure he qualifies.

I see the ref's not calling a Johnson push in the back and I see the ref's not calling hands to the face and I see Johnson blowing his cool.  Was there another famous fight that proves he is an asshole?

http://deadspin.com/5704718/heres-why-andre-johnson-beat-up-cortland-finnegan

 

[Dilla]

According to the Observer, we also worked out CBs (former Panther draft pick) Robert McClain and Bradley Fletcher. So, either one of these guys or a practice squad guy will be moved up (Lou Young or Ras-I Dowling).

[Zaximus]

Did the coaching staff really think Tillman would make it a whole year?  I was really hoping he would though, gah.   But to echo, Jones has been bad in coverage.  May as well let Shaq take the role if we don't sign anyone.

[KB_fan]

9 hours ago, CPantherKing said:

Here is an idea. Sign Carrington Byndom back from the Cardinals PS and put him on the active roster. Not only do you get a CB who can cover and special teams player who knows our system and communication, but you get a head start on everything he has learned from them over the past month.

This sounds like an AWESOME idea....

[Hammerin'Cameron34]

What is exactly wrong with Tillman

I think they might just be trying to get him 100% for the stretch run and at the same time see Bene outside

[firefox1234]

I was pretty surprised Tillman stayed injury free for this long tbh but didn't think he would be expected to miss this next stretch of games.

[Bartin]

4 hours ago, Hammerin'Cameron34 said:

What is exactly wrong with Tillman

I think they might just be trying to get him 100% for the stretch run and at the same time see Bene outside

He hyperextended his knee against the Titans and it takes old people longer to recover.

i agree that we are absolutely playing it safe with him and everyone else. I'm sure both he and Philly could have played if we needed them to but the risk is too great. I bet we would have held Norwell out an additional week if Amini hadn't gotten injured. We have competent backups and the focus needs to be on making sure everyone is healthy for the playoffs. Addison and Star will likely sit against the Saints if they aren't 100% recovered from their ankle sprains by then.