Do the Panthers need a tall "possession" receiver?

[Moo Daeng]

 No, that's what TEs offer as well.

[Sub Zero]

How good are Reggie Bonafide hands??

Could he make the switch to WR??

Still on the roster but they have him listed at 6'0 I thought he was taller thoe?

[kungfoodude]

If they really want to add a taller possession type WR there should be some available in free agency or some decent options in the NFL draft. I am not sure I would personally put it that high on the "needs" list but if a great WR finds his way to us in the draft, BPA all the way.

[trueblade]

Ask and ye shall receive?

Texans expected to release WR Demaryius Thomas

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001017653/article/texans-expected-to-release-wr-demaryius-thomas

[SCO96]

Outside of Wright, Samuels, and Moore I don't think we have anyone on our depth chart that's irreplaceable. I think we could use a taller receiver on the roster.

Tall receivers are great for throwing the fade routes at the back of the end zone. We also have a QB who isn't always the most accurate passer. If we had a guy who could go up and get some of Cam's errant throws and provide a wider catching radius that would actually be beneficial to our passing game anywhere on the field.

We can't rely on Greg Olsen or Ian Thomas to provide that element. Greg can't seem to stay healthy and is on the back end of his career. Ian was a good pick, but he isn't cut from the same mold as Jimmy Graham, Kellen Winslow Sr and Jr, or even Rob Gronkowski. You can line those guys up outside and not miss a beat.

So to answer your question, YES. I think we would be wise to acquire a taller receiver via the draft or in FA if a capable one is available and we can afford him.

[Car123]

4 minutes ago, trueblade said:

Ask and ye shall receive?

Texans expected to release WR Demaryius Thomas

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001017653/article/texans-expected-to-release-wr-demaryius-thomas

He is no possession receiver.

[LinvilleGorge]

13 minutes ago, trueblade said:

Ask and ye shall receive?

Texans expected to release WR Demaryius Thomas

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001017653/article/texans-expected-to-release-wr-demaryius-thomas

Pretty sure he was on that top 10 list for drop percentage last season. He was a stud in his younger days but he seems to have really fallen off in recent years.

[RumHam]

would take thomas on the cheap. came here to post that but the thread disappeared

[The Huddler]

not at the expense of speed

 

 

we have all seen that experiment. big ass tall slow WRs

 

what we need now is what we already got. speed, Yac, seperation.   with Cams shoulder not looking too hot, we need to have guys that we can get the ball to quickly that can get some yards

 

we already have them

 

you can have a dependable 3rd/4th down WR and they dont need to be tall

 

the whole "we sont have anyone over 6'" thing is over blown...   so what?

 

"oh we cant do junp balls in the endzone"

 

who cares. we had that and forced it and it wasnt that effective.  

 

lets use our trio of guys who can get open amd make plays after the catch. 

 

 

aka not worried at all.  in fact, keep slow tall people away and fug anyone who will take snaps away from Samuel and Moore

[The Huddler]

i am 100% happy with every aspect of our passing game personell

 

Cam. Moore. Samuel. Wright. Olsen. Thomas. 

 

 

go get help for the line and go get a passrush. i dont need a new paintjob on my car when my transmition is fuged up. yeah our pain job might be chipping and might not be looking the best, but gat damn i need to get to work. 

 

go get OL and DL

[Davidson Deac II]

1 hour ago, Mr. Scot said:

Norv Turner has been said to prefer taller receivers (Michael Irvin, Alvin Harper for example).

Hurney's tendency has been to value speed over size.

I disagree with this.  Other than Moore, what in Hurney's past says that he values speed over size?   Until Moore, it seems that Hurney didn't value speed at all.  Drew Carter is about the only speed receiver I remember Hurney drafting prior to DJ Moore.

[AU-panther]

If they don't resign Funchess and release Smith, which I think is a possibility that only leaves Samuel, Wright, and Moore.

At the very least we are going to carry 5 on the 53 man roster.  I think there is a very good chance we sign a cheaper FA and also spend a draft pick on one.  I'm not expecting a first but it would not shock me at if we used a 2nd-4th on one.

I would think one of those 2 will be a larger and/or possession type of receiver.  Does't have to necessarily be a 6'5" type of guy but maybe a 6'1"-6'3" type of receiver.

[panthers55]

I think tall, fast with good speed and acceleration, physical and great hands fits the bill.

 

Am I asking for too much?

 

[Proudiddy]

In general, I've argued that possession receivers are a thing of the past.  Modern NFL is about YAC.  And if we ever did take one again, at least it wouldn't be Gettleman making the pick, because ooowee mayne...