"Panthers need to address the Center position and the OT play will come"

[ncfan]

Moose was on WFNZ this afternoon 

 

 

He harped pretty hard how we need to address the Center position.

 

Mentioned how important that position is

Said while this teams never had a strong OL, its not a coincidence that this OL took a turn for the worse when Ryan Kalil's health began to decline.

 

While talking about the Centers role.  He compared it to Luke at the MLB, but having to point out defenses and blocking assignments.  And how this season how lost the OL looks in general.   And pointing out Paradis's struggles.

 

He did mention while the OT's havnt looked good. That they are still young and talented.  And that change at Center with a good smart guy in the middle like Ryan in his prime will make them better.  Said doesnt matter who the QB is, until thats fixed.

 

[MHS831]

Um, what I have been saying all season.  Thanks Moose.

I spoke to Moose after OTAs throughout his career--not a nicer, friendlier guy on the planet.  To see him mature as a football player was great.

[jfra78]

C LG is the biggest need for our line for sure.  

[pantherj]

Yeah need more power at the center position. Paradis problem is that he doesn't have the strength we need at the position. Paradis can't pass block well at all against powerful DTs, and although he is very detailed and precise in his run blocking, his blocks are kind of weak. I want a bigger lummox out there like Max Unger. Get to work Hurney.

[MHS831]

1 minute ago, jfra78 said:

C LG is the biggest need for our line for sure.  

Yes--you have to give the Tackle time to develop--Moton rode the bench for a year or more--and he was a bit green when he finally got the nod. 

You have to see it all--the league--the moves, the speed, etc.   It takes time.

C was terrible this year.  Absolute train wreck.  LG?  VR pulled well, reached the second level well.  Got stalemated in the run game and bull rushed in the pass game.

Tackles need to develop--there are very few natural LTs in college---for anyone to expect a rookie to step in and be a stud---it just rarely happens.  Thomas at Cleveland comes to mind--Boselli maybe.  Heck, Gross started off at RT and struggled before  being moved to LT--and it took time-and he was a top 10 pick.

[Mr. Scot]

No arguing we have a huge need at center.

Remember when we were all excited about Matt Paradis? Oy.

Just please also give Taylor Moton a shot on the left and I'll feel better knowing we at least tried.

[LinvilleGorge]

I was pretty excited about the Paradis signing. He was a great center for the Broncos. But, it really surprised me how long some defended him. I mean, honestly he's been Amini level terrible.

[MHS831]

1 minute ago, Mr. Scot said:

No arguing we have a huge need at center.

Remember when we were all excited about Matt Paradis? Oy.

Just please also give Taylor Moton a shot on the left and I'll feel better knowing we at least tried.

Ive got 2 tickets to paradis.

Pack your bags, we'll leave tonight.

 

Not sure where I am going with this--maybe the "pack your bags" part?

Let's see if any of these millennials with their paciphones can get this one.  I bet Money they cannot.

[Jon Snow]

Just now, LinvilleGorge said:

I was pretty excited about the Paradis signing. He was a great center for the Broncos. But, it really surprised me how long some defended him. I mean, honestly he's been Amini level terrible.

When are you going to learn to never get excited about a Hurney signing?  

[MHS831]

2 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I was pretty excited about the Paradis signing. He was a great center for the Broncos. But, it really surprised me how long some defended him. I mean, honestly he's been Amini level terrible.

I tried to defend him--he had a decent game when we were winning and I thought he turned the corner---It was like watching a highlight reel or accepting a blind date by seeing a photoshopped picture. 

[Mr. Scot]

6 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

Ive got 2 tickets to paradis.

Pack your bags, we'll leave tonight.

Not sure where I am going with this--maybe the "pack your bags" part?

Let's see if any of these millennials with their paciphones can get this one.  I bet Money they cannot.

I understood way too much of that

[bobcat91]

We couldnt wait to waste a pick to move up for Greg Little. The Greg Little who when not injured, which was most of the season, was getting his ass whipped. Having seen him play for several years in college, it didnt take a scout to see he never progressed after his freshman season. We took him at 37 and skipped Risner at 41, Jenkins at 44 and McCoy at 48. All 3 can play center and we whiffed. All to take a guy who due to concussion issues probably wont be playing in a couple of years. 

[Proudiddy]

It's funny, bc as I was watching the SNF game last night, and saw Morse out there for the Bills, all I could think was, "whodathunkit?"  Paradis was the best graded center in the league at one point before his injury and he was considered the best FA C by many this offseason.  I just did not think a broken leg would've had that effect, but it was either that or scheme-fit.

[Jared Patterson]

We just paid Paradis a massive amount. We wont be upgrading whether you like it or not, so just hope he gets better from his injury