Panthers sign DT Soliai; 2 yrs, $7M

[arieslibra1]

3 hours ago, neverlosethefeeling said:

I think this is less true for the 1 technique DTs, and that's where Soliai fits. We rely on the 1 tech DTs to take on the C-G combo blocks so that the 3-tech and the DEs can have 1-on-1 match ups. We REALLY need DEs that can get to the QB, and that's what was lacking last year. 

Makes sense. Right! I'm guessing with opponents now having to game plan for CJ and Ealy next season, maybe an increased role for Shaq make throw opposing offenses off and free up KK to rush the QB as well.

[MHS831]

Guess:  2 years, $5.5m

[csx]

3 hours ago, electro's horse said:

soliai is toast

rotational dt at best

No poo

[electro's horse]

3 hours ago, frash.exe said:

Hey fiz what's your opinion on Coples?

low risk reclamation project

[The_Rainmaker]

4 hours ago, neverlosethefeeling said:

I think this is less true for the 1 technique DTs, and that's where Soliai fits. We rely on the 1 tech DTs to take on the C-G combo blocks so that the 3-tech and the DEs can have 1-on-1 match ups. We REALLY need DEs that can get to the QB, and that's what was lacking last year. 

He must not remember 2011 DL when we had Fua... and the other subpar talent. 

[Kuech the Sneak]

Hoping to see coples and soliai signed this week, start remodelling that dline

[Bartin]

Rather have Love back to be honest. No room on the 53 for three 1Ts. Star isn't going anywhere obviously so it would be either Love or Soilai. I wonder if Soilai is the backup plan and/or leverage to get Love to sign. Negotiations with Love obviously can't be going great since I'd think he would be one of our top priorities to re-sign and we are already 4 days into FA.

[Mother Grabber]

it's worth signing him just to have a player that has half of his salary paid by Atlanta.

[TheSpecialJuan]

32 minutes ago, Bartin said:

Rather have Love back to be honest. No room on the 53 for three 1Ts. Star isn't going anywhere obviously so it would be either Love or Soilai. I wonder if Soilai is the backup plan and/or leverage to get Love to sign. Negotiations with Love obviously can't be going great since I'd think he would be one of our top priorities to re-sign and we are already 4 days into FA.

Good point

[The Lone Panther]

Camp body?

[CWORS]

7 hours ago, Bartin said:

Rather have Love back to be honest. No room on the 53 for three 1Ts. Star isn't going anywhere obviously so it would be either Love or Soilai. I wonder if Soilai is the backup plan and/or leverage to get Love to sign. Negotiations with Love obviously can't be going great since I'd think he would be one of our top priorities to re-sign and we are already 4 days into FA.

My thoughts exactly...

[imminent rogaine]

Tried to find a highlight online.... I'm not convinced that this guy has ever made one...

[motocross_cat]

Im all for it at the right price.  DL rotation is huge for us and it helps the BPA option in the draft.  How cool would it be for this team to go 17-2 and still go into a draft not tied down to huge needs?

[crushcard1976]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/id/29 Panthers also interested in Bj Raji