DNewton's Panthers FA decisions

[TheSpecialJuan]

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS (15)

Offense (5)

OT Mike Remmers: Remmers really wants to remain at Carolina. But at 27, this is his one and only chance at a big deal. The price tag could get too high for the Panthers if other teams look at him as a viable option at left tackle, where he played the final 13 games after Michael Oher went into the concussion protocol. Remember, Oher is under contract through 2019 and Daryl Williams proved he can handle the right tackle duties.

OG Chris Scott: The Panthers like his versatility as a guard-tackle-center. Shouldn’t come at a high price.

OL Ryan Wendell: Journeyman on the roster for depth after starting center Ryan Kalil and backup Gino Gradkowski suffered season-ending injuries. Both will be back. Wendell probably won’t be.

RB Fozzy Whittaker: The Panthers like him as a third-down back and kick returner, and Rivera mentioned perhaps getting more out of him next season. His price tag won’t be high.

WR Ted Ginn Jr.: Ginn showed he still has the speed to be a valuable deep threat at age 31. He’s also valued as a punt returner. Just a matter of finding the right deal.

Defense (10)

DT Kawann Short: He can be as disruptive as any player in the middle. The Panthers can’t afford to lose him.

DE Charles Johnson: Rivera called Johnson, 30, his most consistent end this season and wants him back even though injuries have been an issue the past few seasons. Johnson, a team captain, wants to stay in Carolina. So if he’s willing to accept another bargain like he did last year (one year, $3 million) he should return.

DE Mario Addison: The decision on Addison, who led the team in sacks with a career-high 9.5, will be interesting. He’s 29 (the same age as cornerback Josh Norman last year) and will be 30 during the first month of the 2017 season. He’s been used primarily as a situational player much of his five seasons with Carolina, but on Monday Rivera referred to him as a “complete end.’’ If another team offers Addison money as a full-time starter, look for the Panthers to move on to developing a younger option.

DE Wes Horton: A solid run-stopper who improved as a pass-rusher over the second half of the season. Won’t be in high demand.

DT Kyle Love: At 30, Love probably has played his last game for the Panthers, who brought him back this season because of injuries.

LB A.J. Klein: He earned praise for replacing middle linebacker Luke Kuechly for six games, but his snaps dropped from 74 six games ago to six in the season finale. The future is second-year player David Mayo, who with seven tackles in the finale showed he can play Klein’s role. That makes Klein expendable.

CB Teddy Williams: He'll be back only if the Panthers want to keep him for depth.

CB Leonard Johnson: Coaches like him as a nickelback. Quarterback Cam Newton likes him as a close friend. “I don’t know if he’s got influence on it,’’ Johnson said with a laugh. “I know my tape does.”

S Michael Griffin: He was signed during the season because of injuries, but at 31 it’s unlikely he’ll be back thanks to the development of Tre Boston.

S Colin Jones: Jones is a top special teams player, so look for him to return in that role.

[TheSpecialJuan]

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[FootballLivesMatter]

Do not need to bring Remmers back. He done hit his ceiling. A below average player who was given a chance to start and earn some money. Has to go now. Nothing to be seen.

[top dawg]

I think we'd be basically stupid not to lock up Love for a couple of years. The value is there. Good effort and sneaky production at a bargain.

[Ricky Spanish]

I'd love to keep Remmers for Depth purposes. Having a dude that can play at either Tackle in a backup role in invaluable, and he's proven that he can start in spot duties. He'll receive a ton of hate but I want him back. He's nowhere near as bad as Bell was, so I'd keep him as a backup.

With Love, I think we try and keep him. He looked better than what's Solaia or whatever the hell his name was that we brought in. Love is good depth in my opinion

Klein we might let walk so he can start elsewhere. Nothing but love for him, he's been a great back up the past few years but Mayo I think looked better in his limited play this season.

Addison, I'd love to keep but not if some other team is going to throw a ton of cash at him. He is also an injury concern.

[MV%doe]

Came here to bust dnewtons balls, but that's a good summary.  He did leave out living legend and American hero brenton bersin.

[truthjuice]

I don't care what happens, Addison is a must. I like Leonard too. Bring back CJ, Ted is still usable. 

[LinvilleGorge]

If another team views Remmers as a legit option at LT, I hope it's a team on our schedule next year.

[*FreeFua*]

"Thanks to the development of Tre Boston"

 

lol ok. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

10 minutes ago, Cracka McNasty said:

I'd love to keep Remmers for Depth purposes. Having a dude that can play at either Tackle in a backup role in invaluable, and he's proven that he can start in spot duties. He'll receive a ton of hate but I want him back. He's nowhere near as bad as Bell was, so I'd keep him as a backup.

With Love, I think we try and keep him. He looked better than what's Solaia or whatever the hell his name was that we brought in. Love is good depth in my opinion

Klein we might let walk so he can start elsewhere. Nothing but love for him, he's been a great back up the past few years but Mayo I think looked better in his limited play this season.

Addison, I'd love to keep but not if some other team is going to throw a ton of cash at him. He is also an injury concern.

Agree.

[panthers55]

Addison is a big loss if he goes elsewhere. He was our best end this year and is just coming into his own. He is only going to get better.