Kevin Norwood...the invisible man

[jdpanther5]

I'm pretty intrigued by his situation. By trading the draft pick, we've already invested more into him than most of our other WRs (Bersin, Hill, Byrd, Hamilton, even Philly).

What's interesting is we probably could've cut him and saved that draft pick, but instead we kept him around despite not even playing him after that tipped interception. I think we have a plan for him. 

His measurables and skillset are actually quite reminiscent of Cotchery, albeit with more speed. Having such a similar, younger player probably made the decision to let Cotch walk much easier. 

I also think his contract status give him an edge. Ever since Gettleman lost guys like Ginn and Mitchell after signing them for 1 year, he has prioritized players with longer contracts (this is especially evident when you look at last year's positional battles in preseason). He still has two more years under a cheap rookie contract, which make me like his odds more than Hill for example. 

[iamhubby1]

1 hour ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Based on all the WR prospect we've been meeting with, I'm not sure our top 4 WRs are as set as many of y'all think.

 

I think it is asking an awful lot for a rookie WR to come in and compete for playing time. I just don't see us investing that high of a pick on a WR, because we already have so many kids at that position. Precisely because our top 4 are set, that we can afford to look at our kids. Just my train of thought. That we are good for this year. If we have to, then we'll address it. Until then.

 

Hey, if there is a kid there they like, then so be it.  

[KillerKat]

3 hours ago, ARSEN said:

With Benjamin, Funchess, Brown, Ginn and likely Hill all set for 2016 I doubt we have a room for another WR.

With all of our butterfingers, we have plenty of room to add some that can catch consistently 

[KillerKat]

1 hour ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Based on all the WR prospect we've been meeting with, I'm not sure our top 4 WRs are as set as many of y'all think.

KB is about the only 1 set. Funchess is still coming into his own. Brown is wildly inconsistent and should be a 4th WR at best. Ginn should be no higher than a 3rd WR. We need a solid 2nd WR with consistent hands. KB is our only one and even he has had drop issues.

[juliosantos]

Doubt he makes this roster, were most likely drafting an early wr and ill put hill over him as well

[top dawg]

2 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Based on all the WR prospect we've been meeting with, I'm not sure our top 4 WRs are as set as many of y'all think.

The only ones that I see as totally safe are Benjamin and Funchess. The others don't even necessarily have to be on the team (much less a top four guy). At least that's the way I see it. 

[Jeremy Igo]

6 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Based on all the WR prospect we've been meeting with, I'm not sure our top 4 WRs are as set as many of y'all think.

They aren't. Philly better watch his back

 

[Snake]

I doubt he turns out to be anything but a cut. It was a low price gamble. 

[juliosantos]

15 hours ago, The Lone Panther said:

IMO, it will be KB, Funchess, Ginn, and our draft pick, assuming we draft a receiver.

Brown, Hamilton, Hill, UDFA's, Byrd, Bersin and Norwood will fight it out for the final roster spot and/or practice squad  I believe Bersin, Brown, and Hill do not quality for the practice squad.

 

If I had to guess, my money is on Brown to make the active roster and Byrd to make the PS again.  

Philly is safe on this roster

[LinvilleGorge]

Philly can't be pencilled in higher than #4 in the preseason.  That's definitely not safe.

Very few players are truly safe under Gettleman.  If you don't perform, he'll look for someone who will.

Just because our WRs outperformed our dismal expectations as fans doesn't mean they still weren't a weak spot.  They definitely were.  The WR corps could definitely be upgraded.

[rodeo]

4 hours ago, juliosantos said:

Philly is safe on this roster

Why anyone would call a 4th WR safe on any roster is beyond me. If any WR we like is on the board at any point in the draft, Brown takes Bersin's inactive list spot, at best.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

i see it's time for the annual philly brown debate

[t96]

16 hours ago, Jeremy Igo said:

 

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They aren't. Philly better watch his back

 

 

 

He was our best receiver in the postseason and our only good one in the only game that mattered before getting hurt. May have been a different game if not for the concussion. Not sure if you're stirring things up (I know you don't typically do that) or if you have real info on this but I don't see how Philly wouldn't be safe.

[pantherclaw]

23 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Based on all the WR prospect we've been meeting with, I'm not sure our top 4 WRs are as set as many of y'all think.

 Every player should be thoroughly evalutated, regardless of what we have in the cupboard.