Richard Marshall back on the field

[panthers55]

The thing with Marshall is that if he doesn't want to play and give it his all, he will be replaced with Munnerlyn or someone else. Honestly, he isn't so great that he can't be replaced. In fact I expect that he will not be here next year. With everyone we have to sign and keep, I doubt he is high priority. He is going to have to play better IMO in order to justify a longterm contract. In Meeks system, corners don't have to be shurdown guys. In fact by drafting so many secondary guys we might be preparing to replace him next year.

[Murph]

he'll be playing for a big contract from someone. i'm not worried about his production.

I'm hoping he will play lights out because he is in a contract year. If we lose him after that...eh. At least we will have gotten some top notch play out of him.

[Floppin]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Carolina Panthers starting cornerback Richard Marshall is back on the field after missing minicamp while upset about his contract situation.

Marshall is participating in voluntary workouts this week at Bank of America Stadium. He said Tuesday he hasn't signed his one-year tender worth $1.759 million, but will before the start of training camp.

Marshall is one of many NFL players with four years of service who would've been unrestricted free agents if the owners hadn't decide to end the collective bargaining agreement after this season. The move put different rules in place that left Marshall a restricted free agent with few options.

Coach John Fox says Marshall is in great shape despite also skipping the team's offseason conditioning program.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/13437992/panthers-cb-marshall-practices-will-sign-tender?tag=pageContainer;TeamNews

Looks like he confirmed that he will sign it

[bleys]

he's in his 4th year... I fully expect him to step up his play, especially with this being a "contract year"...

if he's average or slightly above average, he doesn't deserve a huge contract....

[KatsAzz]

I agree that Marshall sounds like he doesn't have an attitude and if he plays hard his big payday will come either by the Panthers or some other team, but to replace him with Munnerlyn would hurt the Panther's secondary quite a bit, there's no doubt about this.

Compare Marshall and Munnerlyn's production:

Marshall's rookie season when he played the same role as Munnerlyn did last season, 3rd CB (nickel etc..).

2006 season: 16 games played, he made 83 tackles, 1 sack, 3 interceptions with 1 going for a TD, 2 forced fumbles, and 15 passes defensed.

Captain Munnerlyn's rookie production last season while playing as the 3rd CB.

2009 season: 15 games played, he made 44 tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 1 pass defensed.

Marshall's production last season while starting at CB for his first season doing so.

2009 season: 16 games played, he made 88 tackles, 4 interceptions, and 9 passes defensed. He was also in the top ten for starting CBs in the NFL for least amount of missed tackles.

I think Marshall will have a strong season this year with this upcoming season being his second season at starting. I'm glad he's going to be playing.

[CatMan72]

Glad to see Marshall swallowed his pride and came to work. He'll get paid, but not this year. He just needs to keep improving and it will all fall into place.

[Samuel L. Jackson]

I still don't think Marshall will be here long... even if he plays for us this season...

[pantherclaw]

Marshall isn't as good as he thinks he is. I was not impressed with his season last year. I hope the panthers do NOT give him the money he wants. He is replacable.

[panthers55]

I still don't think Marshall will be here long... even if he plays for us this season...

I think you are right. With all the DBs we picked in the draft we seem to be getting ready to move on without him no matter what.

[Swarly]

Marshall is one of the better #2 corners in the league. You guys need to understand how important depth is at these positions.

Won't surprise me if he wasn't playing here next season though. He'll probably get traded for a 3rd round pick just so we don't have to pay him. JR needs to stop trying to set an example for other owners and worry about his fans that buy tickets to the games :\

[PantherDude]

I still don't think Marshall will be here long... even if he plays for us this season...

Agree. I think he is done after our season is over. He can be replaced with cheaper & younger players that could be better, even though he is young too.

[Argus Plexus]

He's kind of an ass for not showing up at Minicamp, but he sure as f**k can play some ball. I hope he retires as a Panther someday.

[rmoneyg35]

Good news for us. I hope we sign him to a multi year deal and pay him upfront so we can have room to resign players next year.

Everytime I hear marshalls name mentioned I think of this play

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB4jC2i4LfM&feature=related

[KatsAzz]

It would be nice to re-sign Marshall , but it may not happen because Marshall may not be reasonable about what he's worth and will go to which ever team is willing to pay him the most. The players listed below are the priorities in my opinion of who to resign.

1)Jon Beason *Great leader and heart of the D, Panther,hopefully for life.

2)D Lo *even if we didnt have Stewart, id put him 2nd to Beason, hopefully balancing the carries will lead to longer careers for double trouble.

3)Ryan khalil (A quality young center, O line is very important)

4) Thomas Davis( we have alot of depth, Davis honestly is just now being as advertised, Hope to see him have a healty and pro bowl y.r

5)and it would be nice to resign Marshall if he has a solid yr, but I dont see it honestly possible, his market value will be too high,in my opinion.