Suspended free agents become available

[scpanther22]

I think with us signing Thomas we wont go for smith..but you never know.

Per a league source, the newly-available players are linebacker Roderick Green, defensive end Brent Hawkins, linebacker Vince Redd, nose tackle Shaun Smith, and defensive back Daren Stone.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10/06/suspended-free-agents-become-available/

[Mr. Scot]

Saw that earlier.

It would change my entire mood about this team if they were to sign Shaun Smith. Among other things, it would allow them to use Hollis Thomas as a rotational player rather than a starter, a move that would in all likelihood extend his shelf-life with us. The D-Line would go from being a liability to being a strength, and maybe (just maybe) the Panthers could rebound from that 0-3 start and make some actual noise.

Could it be done? With a friendly contract, a restructure or two and a roster move that'd be popular with fans (cutting Nick Hayden) it most definitely could. And I, for one, would be in favor of it.

(which is probably a sure indicator that it won't happen)

Be assured that if it does happen, it can be taken as a sign that the seat John Fox sits on is at least getting warm, and more than likely is rather toasty.

[SMACKDAB]

I hope any seat Fox's ass touches is so hot it scorches his ass the second they make contact.

[magnus]

Thomas isn't a starter either way, Mr. Scot. We're not starting a guy we just signed.

Smith is suspect, hasn't really produced for more than a few games at a time, has problems with coaches and got busted for steroids this year. He's a legend here, but the league isn't touching him. That should be a good hint.

[Mr. Scot]

Thomas isn't a starter either way, Mr. Scot. We're not starting a guy we just signed.

Smith is suspect, hasn't really produced for more than a few games at a time, has problems with coaches and got busted for steroids this year. He's a legend here, but the league isn't touching him. That should be a good hint.

Right now? No, but I have a hard time believing that Thomas would remain a backup behind Nick Hayden for more than a week; two at the most.

On Smith, I think nobody touched him for the past four weeks due to the suspension that's now ended.

(wasn't honestly aware the rules had changed myself)

Legend? No. Solid starter. I think so. Better than Nick Hayden? Definitely. And in rotation with Thomas, potentially just what we've been looking for.

[KillerKat]

It makes too much sense to sign Smith. Which usually means Fox and Hurney won't do it.

[R0CKnR0LLA]

He's by FAR the best DT we're going to get at this point, just sign the guy already. I know there's the whole character issue and I'm glad we have a standup organization but let's be real, the guy isn't out shooting up strip clubs or murdering dogs. He got suspended for taking a water pill. Big freakin' deal. I don't see the Vikes releasing the Williams wall after they tested positive or the Saints with their 2 DLinemen.

[Mr. Scot]

He's by FAR the best DT we're going to get at this point, just sign the guy already. I know there's the whole character issue and I'm glad we have a standup organization but let's be real, the guy isn't out shooting up strip clubs or murdering dogs. He got suspended for taking a water pill. Big freakin' deal. I don't see the Vikes releasing the Williams wall after they tested positive or the Saints with their 2 DLinemen.

We have our own "water pill" taker on roster, along with a two-time teammate puncher.

There are things that you give second chances for and things you don't. What you have to decide is where to draw the line. Based on what I've seen of Smith - and given our situation - I'd take him.

(but I wouldn't place any bets on the Panthers thinking that way) :sosp:

[SMACKDAB]

We have our own "water pill" taker on roster, along with a two-time teammate puncher.

There are things that you give second chances for and things you don't. What you have to decide is where to draw the line. Based on what I've seen of Smith - and given our situation - I'd take him.

(but I wouldn't place any bets on the Panthers thinking that way) :sosp:

I agree Mr. Scott.....we have taken the "better than thou" road for far too long.

[Mr. Scot]

I agree Mr. Scott.....we have taken the "better than thou" road for far too long.

To be clear, I don't advocate dropping the "character counts" approach. I still thoroughly believe in that, but realistically you have to be consistent in how you apply it.

If you forgive your own kid when he says he's sorry and he won't do it again, then you can't very well hold a grudge against someone else's kid when they do the same thing.

[Udogg]

To be clear, I don't advocate dropping the "character counts" approach. I still thoroughly believe in that, but realistically you have to be consistent in how you apply it.

If you forgive your own kid when he says he's sorry and he won't do it again, then you can't very well hold a grudge against someone else's kid when they do the same thing.

Yep I think this is what they call the "slippery slope".

[SMACKDAB]

To be clear, I don't advocate dropping the "character counts" approach. I still thoroughly believe in that, but realistically you have to be consistent in how you apply it.

If you forgive your own kid when he says he's sorry and he won't do it again, then you can't very well hold a grudge against someone else's kid when they do the same thing.

Exactly.......:cheers2:

[R0CKnR0LLA]

In case there was any confusion my new signature should clear up where I stand on things...

[Proudiddy]

I want it to happen and it makes sense, which is why it won't happen.