Panthers free agent possibilities/predictions

[TheSpecialJuan]

With a little over a day until free agency officially starts, let's see if we can "think" like Gettleman. The word "reasonable" is key here. We need to look at 2nd and 3rd tier guys.

I have a feeling Gettleman makes a top 100 free agent list every offseason and then crosses off the first 75 players every time. We are simply not going to overspend. Just look at what the Colts just did with TE Dwayne Allen?!

 

[iamhubby1]

Agree

[TheSpecialJuan]

1) Mike Martin - DT (Titans) - 25 year old pass rushing DT. With the release of Dwan Edwards, we could use a rotational pass rushing DT.

 

2) Leon Hall - CB (Bengals) - 31 but still playing at a high level. This year's Charles Tillman.

 

3) Andre Branch - DE (Jaguars) - Former 2nd rounder had underachieved but is young and has some upside.

 

4) Husain Abdullah - FS (Chiefs) - Can play both safety spots and can compete with Tre Boston for the safety spot opposite another former Chief, Kurt Coleman.

 

5) Lance Dunbar - RB (Cowboys) - 3rd down scan back than can catch the ball out of the backfield and threaten LB's in space.

 

6) Darrell Young - FB (Redskins) - Blocking back that can replace Mike Tolbert if Tolbert signs with another team.

[The Lone Panther]

Thought you only said one word? 

[CarolinaNCSU]

Higher-end guys probably out of the price range - Weddle, JPP, Sean Smith, Okung, Iloka, Mario Williams

 

Guys I could see us looking at/signing - Big Money coming back, Prince Amukamara (meh, injuries), Chris Long, Derrick Shelby, Robert Ayers, Casey Hayward, Anquan Boldin, Brian Quick (who doesn't want another App St. project?) 

[TheSpecialJuan]

25 minutes ago, CarolinaNCSU said:

Higher-end guys probably out of the price range - Weddle, JPP, Sean Smith, Okung, Iloka, Mario Williams

 

Guys I could see us looking at/signing - Big Money coming back, Prince Amukamara (meh, injuries), Chris Long, Derrick Shelby, Robert Ayers, Casey Hayward, Anquan Boldin, Brian Quick (who doesn't want another App St. project?) 

Amukamara is interesting. I could see him as being a real possibility.

[GoobyPls]

Travis Benjamin or Mike Wallace 

[TheSpecialJuan]

3 minutes ago, GoobyPls said:

Travis Benjamin or Mike Wallace 

Think more along the lines of Chris Givens or Anquan Boldin at WR.

[ctrcat]

I really want Matt Kalil if the Vikings release him and think he'd be a perfect fit both short and very possibly long term.  

[GoobyPls]

37 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Think more along the lines of Chris Givens or Anquan Boldin at WR.

Oh god no

 

I have already said it many times if look at the last 4 or 5 SB winners, they all have one thing in common they brought in notable free agents. Its hard win the big one bargain buying in today's NFL

[TheSpecialJuan]

24 minutes ago, ctrcat said:

I really want Matt Kalil if the Vikings release him and think he'd be a perfect fit both short and very possibly long term.  

ESPN Vikings reporter Ben Goessling reports Minnesota is "very much in" on free agent G/T Kelechi Osemele.

Osemele's market is white-hot after one day of the "legal tampering" period. The Raiders and Vikings seem to be very interested in the versatile soon-to-be 27-year-old, and we'd expect many more teams to be connected to Osemele before Wednesday. In Minnesota, Osemele could be signed to play left tackle where the Vikings can release incumbent LT Matt Kalil and clear $11.096 million. Osemele is fully expected to land $10 million-plus per year this week.

[iamhubby1]

10 minutes ago, GoobyPls said:

Oh god no

 

I have already said it many times if look at the last 4 or 5 SB winners, they all have one thing in common they brought in notable free agents. Its hard win the big one bargain buying in today's NFL

 

Not sure what you mean by "Bargain Buying" not being successful. Lots of team don't play big in FA and are successful. Our own Gman has shown you over the last 2 years that you can build a team without spending a ton of money.

 

Gman has never had money. Let's see what he does with it before we decide what he is, or isn't, capable of doing.

 

He loves him some Hog Mollies. It really wouldn't surprise me if he did bring in a stud DE. It is the one position that really needs an influx of talent this year. Bring in a stud to pair with Ealy. Someone who could also mentor Addison and Delaire. That one signing alone could put this Defense over the top.

 

I don't expect Gman to go after a Top Shelf FA. But if he does. I would expect it to be at DE.

[CatalystNX]

 - William Hayes, DE, Rams

 - Patrick Robinson, CB, Chargers

 - Akiem Hicks, DT, Patriots

 - Jeremy Lane, CB, Seahawks

[KB_fan]

Still hoping Coples might be a possibility.

Robert Ayers or William Hayes are names I've seen many here mention that seem like they could be possibilities.  I'm definitely focusing on DE as the area DG will bring in a free agent or two....