We can not afford to lose Star Lotulelei

[FuFuLamePoo]

We just signed Turner to an extension and I'm stoked about that.  The next guy to extend absolutely has to be Star Lotulelei.  Vernon Butler is NOT a NT, he is much more like KK than he is Star.  Star is one of the best NT's we have ever had.  We are best with a good DL and Star should be a vital piece to that DL for years to come.  That is all.

[Saca312]

Yeah. Vernon is not a 1-tech. He doesn't do well against double teams. I don't get why people say he'd be Star's replacement.

However, that's not to say Star could be replacable. Next year's DT class is really strong, and Lowell Lotulelei is also available. 

I'd love to resign Star, bur I'd rather us lock up Norwell first beforehand.

[Car123]

The Vernon Butler pick still disappoints me. What a waste of a pick.

[Shocker]

2 minutes ago, Car123 said:

The Vernon Butler pick still disappoints me. What a waste of a pick.

I agree he didn't make the Pro Bowl his first year here.  Throw him out with the garbage.  Loser.

[The Lobo]

Agreed. Star is underrated and overlooked by most. He is a beast at gap control and freeing up Keek and the rest. We need him resigned. He seems like a no nonsense type of guy, maybe he will be team friendly with his deal?

[GoobyPls]

Gettleman picking Butler sealed Star's faith. We have a cluster f**k at DT

 

I actually think Star is more important than Short

[Car123]

Just now, Shocker said:

I agree he didn't make the Pro Bowl he first year here.  Throw him out with the garbage.  Loser.

Not saying he won't be a solid player but selecting Butler in round 1 when we already have KK is foolish.

[imminent rogaine]

Please keep Star. There is plenty of space, especially with our aging DEs. Let Butler and KK rotate between DT and DE. We need star to keep o-lineman from concussing our star LB.

Edit: also because we have a team full of 230 pound linebackers. We don't need these guys going one on one with 320 pound guards.

[NJPanthers12]

Do you all not remember Hurney 1.0? He's doesn't value DT all that much.

[chbright]

1 minute ago, Saca312 said:

Yeah. Vernon is not a 1-tech. He doesn't do well against double teams. I don't get why people say he'd be Star's replacement.

However, that's not to say Star could be replacable. Next year's DT class is really strong, and Lowell Lotulelei is also available. 

I'd love to resign Star, bur I'd rather us lock up Norwell first beforehand.

Who's more important Short or Star? Not sure I love the idea of sinking another top dollar contract on a DT.

 

I really like Short, but thought the smart move was to let Short walk (with Vern drafted, it was possible to transition away from Short) and keep Star. I'm thinking Star would yield a slightly better performance to $ value. With Star's past health issues and less sexy stats, I expect he wouldn't get nearly the same $, but his contributions to the run D go unheralded in the media. Kinda like when Kemo manned the fireplug role. Not as noticed till he was hurt (and Brandon Jacobs ran wild). Same with Star.

 

I'd love to keep both but lot of cap to sink in there now that they got the 2nd contracts coming.

[Jrock88]

KK has proven to be capable at end as well. butler wasnt a wasted pick. imagine KK butler star and CJ or PEP lining up together.... you arent running on that

[thefuzz]

Norwell needs to be next, then Star if possible....but I'm not thinking it will be...unless we mortgage the future.

 

The Panthers haven't done that in a few years though.

[j2sgam]

Star is under contract this year, is this his 5th yr option? Or is that next season? Either way, plenty of time to get it done....

[Craig Pruitt]

I hope the team can keep Star. But, I think he's easier to replace than Kwann Short.

Short has had a double digit sacks from the NT spot. That doesn't happen on a routine basis in the NFL. Plus, he now has a legitimate DE's playing on both sides of the D-Line which should make him even more dangerous this year.

Star can fill the holes and take up blockers with the best but he's not irreplaceable, especially with his injury history.