Panthers release 2 players, sign 2 veteran free agents

[bigdavis]

11 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/derrek-thomas

Interesting stats comparisons.

I'd say wing span and vertical jump (and hand size) mean a lot more in CB evaluation than weight and bench press.

On "measurables," this guy looks good. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

1 hour ago, 45catfan said:

Crazy, I've counted the roster several different times now and keep getting 87.  Schofield is still not showing, so 88 unofficially.  There's more room for FAs.  Again, no rush on the CB.  I'd rather wait to get the right guy at the right price rather arbitrarily fill the roster at this dead point in the League year; just as long as it's done by the opening of camp.

If it comes down to cutting Davis (no cap hit--freeing up $3 million) and getting a quality corner, Davis needs to go.  It's not like he's going to get a ton of reps anyhow.

Mike Davis might just take a $2 million dollar pay cut to stay, he's a good special teams guy. something Rhule said we wanted to improve. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

ELLIOTT FRYK, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Buccaneers claimed K Elliott Fry off waivers from the Panthers.

People are saying this is the biggest move by the Bucs all offseason. Fry will be competing with Matt Gay, who only made 77% of his field goals last season. Fry, however, hasn't kicked in a regular season game yet and is a total question mark. Whoever wins this job may be fantasy relevant given the offense

[tiger7_88]

23 hours ago, 45catfan said:

I'm assuming since these guys are end-of-roster types, they will not count towards the top 51.  By cutting Frye and Hatfield, we saved about $1.3 million.  I would say those savings went toward the Scofield signing.

Auburn guy insight below:

Davonte Lambert isn't gonna provide any sort of effective pass rush for you, but he's big and strong and can seal an edge if you sub him in on downs where the run is an option.

[Mr. Scot]

21 minutes ago, tiger7_88 said:

Auburn guy insight below:

Davonte Lambert isn't gonna provide any sort of effective pass rush for you, but he's big and strong and can seal an edge if you sub him in on downs where the run is an option.

So basically Wes Horton...

[tiger7_88]

4 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

So basically Wes Horton...

Wes Horton - 6-5 265

Davonte Lambert - 6-2 285

So functionally?  Maybe.

But in real life?  Lambert is probably better at sealing an edge and fighting a block of an OT in the NFL than Horton (but that's just me).