Panthers interested in Marques Douglas

[Proudiddy]

They said he could be a DE in a 3-4. He is the kind of run stuffing DE that can slide inside on passing downs....much like Brayton did.

Everyone wants the big splash Free Agent signing. Fact it, we have sucked when we went that route in the past. We were more successful filling holes with moderately priced mid-tier FA's.

I know what the article said, but I don't see how we could play him on the edge, EVER. DEs in a 3-4 are DTs in a 4-3 almost always.

You're right about the strategy, but I was hoping we would make a bigger effort to bring in some depth on defense and a couple solid WRs.

[MadHatter]

I know what the article said, but I don't see how we could play him on the edge, EVER. DEs in a 3-4 are DTs in a 4-3 almost always.

You're right about the strategy, but I was hoping we would make a bigger effort to bring in some depth on defense and a couple solid WRs.

I 100% agree on the WR front. There were a couple of guys that were interesting....Boldin, Walter, Bryant.

I think we should have made a play on Bolding. I heard Walter really wanted to stay in Houston. Bryant is a little old and is wanting big money.

The draft is deep at WR...that is where I think we get our depth.

[Kevin Greene]

I think they had interest in Bobby April, but haven't set up a visit yet.

[Pantherman]

too old

Agreed 100%. I thought the panthers was trying to go young not old. :shocked: This is odd.:shocked:

[Urrymonster]

Does everyone realise Brayton is 30 and will be 31 before the end of the 2010 season? He's around 2 1/2 years younger than Douglas and with not much more pedigree.

Of course I would like us to retain Brayton, but if he wants a 3-4 year deal, whereas Douglas wants a one year vet minimum deal then its a no brainer.

[Pantherman]

but Brayton is no Peppers, I would think they could get him at a reasonable deal

No one is like peppers. Peppers ain't even peppers anymore. Peppers blows.:toetap05:

[MadHatter]

No one is like peppers. Peppers ain't even peppers anymore. Peppers blows.:toetap05:

Who is the Peppers person you speak of? I have a vague recollection of hearing that name, but he has been removed from my memory bank.

[pstall]

this just in....no

[Brooklyn Bully]

We can do better. An older DE, with 20.5 sacks in 120 games? Pass.

[pantherfan81]

This move isn't bad but I hope another need follows. Like a wide-out perhaps?

[jtmpanthers925]

i would rather have brayton back!

[AnalyzeThIs#28]

I think Brayton was starting to fit in nicely and I hope they can keep him this year. He's not the prettiest DE in the league but can get the job done.

Although when Peppers was around it made Brayton's job much easier to get to the QB.

[CRA]

I like how Gantt says the Panthers aren't going to be idle.....and then follows it up by saying they expressed interest but have done absolutely nothing in regards to this DE who doesn't fit our scheme.

[koolkatluke]

This is starting too be Bullshit. Richardson is keepig money in his pocket but still sending out bills for PSL. So he not willing too pay for the season but we still have too pay him. This would be a suckass signing a waste of money this guy isn't young and he isn't good. "A better fit for the 3-4" don't we play a 4-3?