Eric Washington does not believe Vernon Butler can replace Star

[TheSpecialJuan]

Per Bill Voth twitter

[TheSpecialJuan]

"It's not that simple.... within his own skill set, Vernon is capable of being a difference-making starter. But I'm not looking at Vernon to replace Star" 

[Mr. Scot]

He didn't exactly say he "can't do it". That's misleading.

 

[KDawg004]

He’s going to have to.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

voth: "rivera discusses how much butler sucks"

rivera: "he did an amazing job vacuuming the meeting room"

[TheSpecialJuan]

Voth thinks both Norwell and Star will not be back. 

[Mr. Scot]

The actual tweet...

 

[hepcat]

Just now, Mr. Scot said:

The actual tweet...

 

This is coach speak about managing expectations for Vernon Butler. Star is gone. 

[Mr. Scot]

Just now, hepcat said:

This is coach speak about managing expectations for Vernon Butler. Star is gone. 

I don't doubt that Star is gone.

[luke nukem]

4 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

I don't doubt that Star is gone.

I got the vibe he just never liked it here. I could easily see him going to Arizona, just an hour flight away from his home in Utah. I Appreciate the fact that he always kept his head down and worked hard while he was here. It was a great 5 year run.

[SetfreexX]

"Within his own skill set, he can be a difference making starter..."

I'd like to see what comes of this, we really haven't had the chance to see Vernon with extended time, but I feel like when I noticed him in the game it was for positive reasons. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

24 minutes ago, SetfreexX said:

"Within his own skill set, he can be a difference making starter..."

I'd like to see what comes of this, we really haven't had the chance to see Vernon with extended time, but I feel like when I noticed him in the game it was for positive reasons. 

indeed

[General_Purr]

I feel like losing Star will expose us, and mainly us on this board on how we under appreciated the big man.

For some reason we think these guys are super humans, we play with 2 DTs. An entire NFL season. We have three 300+ lbs guys we think can and will stay healthy every game. Watching Vernon and Star play its two different styles, Vernon may make a huge play, chase someone down you didn't expect or block a pass or 2. Then you will see him out of position, getting plowed run after run. Star may be less "fun" to look at but he's a patient, pretty consistent, powerhouse that gets the attention of the O line. Out of everyone on our D line this year Ive seen teams pay attention and scheme to Star more than anyone else. The Saints especially stand out to me as they made it seem it was an important part of the game plan to double Star and set the running game up from eliminating him, Take Star out, you have a chance to stop TD or Luke from running freely to stop the run.

 

I would love to keep these 3 guys together. Vernon will only get more refined, and its nice having a young guy who will WANT to make plays when he has his chance and play with a high motor. Star will be a great player on any team, he's a smart guy off the field, on the field. He for sure adds a certain power to our defense, probably one of the strongest Panthers we've had. Seeing him sling O linemen down with one arm and getting sacks with a small bump is fuging great. Seeing Matt Ryan look into the eyes of a Super Tongan with arms the size of pillows with pure fear, I mean what else could you want?

Plus seeing Star chase down Russel Wilson more than once is just something you want to go give the guy a hug for. Probably the most elusive QB getting chased 20 yards by Star giving all he has, imagine being Luke or TD seeing that and how hype it makes them. I love it.

sorry for the long post, trying to cherish Star while he's still a official Panther.

[mc52beast]

 Didn’t say Butler couldn’t have the same effect on game day that Star does, he just doesn’t play the same way Star does