Panthers rookie safety upgrading football IQ

[scpanther22]

Pugh found a place on the Panthers' radar because he shared similarities with starting safety Charles Godfrey. Like Godfrey, the rookie split time in college between safety and cornerback, and he's expected to contribute at both positions with Carolina.

Since Pugh arrived in town, Godfrey has taken over as his mentor. Godfrey, in his third season out of Iowa, said he's tried to help him learn how to make it in the NFL.

"My ultimate goal is to be a great player," he said. "I want to be known as one of the greatest Panthers to ever come through here."

Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/05/27/1461135/panthers-rookie-safety-upgrading.html#ixzz0p8p08F9Z

[Chimera]

... to clarify that he isn't a Pittsburgh Panther.

[monstercat]

This is the kind of article I like to see. It's important that, at least, a couple of these late round picks turn into decent players that can provide some depth. I'm really interested to see what guys like Pugh, Gettis, and Hardy can do.

[SOJA]

ummm hahah greatest Panther ever? Well at least he seems motivated

[CharlotteBeer.com]

ummm hahah greatest Panther ever? Well at least he seems motivated

Steve Smith said the same thing to Hurney after being drafted.

[MadHatter]

I love his comment. I would rather him has the drive and focus to be great. Rather than him saying...."I hope to be just good enough to stick around on this team for a couple of seasons".

[scpanther22]

Steve Smith said the same thing to Hurney after being drafted.

Clausen said it too.

:party:

[89bottomline]

good read

[Raskle]

I'll say it:

GODFREY is mentoring him? Poor kid.. he's screwed before even getting out of the gates!

[PantherDude]

I love his comment. I would rather him has the drive and focus to be great. Rather than him saying...."I hope to be just good enough to stick around on this team for a couple of seasons".

Word. There is nothing wrong with him saying that. He is just saying he want to be the best as in helping them. It's not like he said "I will be the best Panthers than anyone else in franchise history!" as a fact or anything. He seem to have a good chip on his shoulders & will work hard to be a starter or a good backup.

[Wither]

I'll say it:

GODFREY is mentoring him? Poor kid.. he's screwed before even getting out of the gates!

poo I thought I was going to have to make a "Godfrey sucks" reference and I even like Godfrey!