REPORT: Panthers interested in WR Darius Slayton

[KaseKlosed]

He's not even better than Coker. Why waste money. 

[panthers55]

1 hour ago, Jon Snow said:

How is trading for a guy who normally wouldn't come here a benefit? If he doesn't want to be here forcing them to through a trade is not a recipe for success. 

He comes here because he has a  new contract and likely a new start. Look at Theilen, he was tailing off and now he is revitalized in a new place. How many guys get traded who are doing great and perfectly content  where they are? Maybe DJ when we traded him but he went there with a chip on his shoulder to prove we shouldn't have traded him.  So they usually have good motivation to excel one way or the other. Sometimes positive sometimes to prove someone wrong. But we get a motivated guy usually.

[outlaw4]

Really comes down to the contract numbers. That said, I've had Slayton as the more realistic FA receiver we could aim for. He would bring speed which we're desperately lacking, he's been durable, and everything I heard about him says he's a great culture fit and mentor. Definitely would cover having that veteran presence around once Thielen retires.

[TheSpecialJuan]

Giants WR Darius Slayton expects “a lot of interest” in free agency

New York Daily News’ Pat Leonard named the Chargers, Panthers, and Steelers as potential suitors for the veteran wideout. Slayton, 28, expects to garner attention from teams that need to add speed to their roster. He led the Giants in receiving in four of his six seasons in New York, with 21 career touchdowns. In the Giants’ Week 5 win over Seattle this past season, with rookie sensation Malik Nabers sidelined due to a concussion, Slayton had eight catches and 122 receiving yards. Slayton said his goal is to land with a winner, “somewhere where they’re striving to be competitive and that the goal is to win.”

[TLGPanthersFan]

5 hours ago, Bear Hands said:

Have you seen the FA market? It’s basically this or just don’t sign anyone. Pretty bare.

Or Morgan could not draft his LB crush and get a WR with the potential to be a #1. 

[mrcompletely11]

22 minutes ago, TLGPanthersFan said:

Or Morgan could not draft his LB crush and get a WR with the potential to be a #1. 

I thought he just did that last draft

[frankw]

5 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Sportrac's projection is even worse on a per year basis.

This is for a guy who basically put up Legette level numbers last year and half the fanbase is ready to write him off as a bust. LOL

He can fug right off somewhere else for that kind of money.

[Shotgun]

We just need to start drafting worth a sh*t, not signing a bunch of overpriced jags. I'm prepared to be disappointed like every year though. 

Edited 6 hours ago by Shotgun

[TheSpecialJuan]

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article301394649.html

Mike Kaye also thinks Slayton is a real possibility 

[Aussie Tank]

Would be great addition for the right price. Saying that he will probably get the same deal Mooney did 

[Navy_football]

5 hours ago, NYPantherFan said:

I dont know how much he was impacted by poor QB play, but it always seemed like the Giants were trying to push him out the door/keep him on the bench. Hes probably a WR 3 or 4 at his best, even on this roster. I'd rather draft a WR or take a chance on Elijah Moore.

Malik had over 1200 yards. You could argue he took targets away from Slayton. But if a rookie is taking your burn, then you're not worth a $10M+ a year contract. 

[kungfoodude]

7 hours ago, therealmjl said:

Wouldn’t hate it

Depends on price, IMO.

[MHS831]

7 hours ago, Mistuh Jones said:

To me this is why Tyler Warren makes much more sense as a George Kittle esque addition. There's just not a lot of quality in the FA class or the draft IMHO on a game changing WR 

I really liked taylor (LSU) at the combine.  I think he will be special.  And I think, if you had a meter that showed how much you improve with each player, a stud TE might move the needle more than a deep threat WR--just speculating

[TheSpecialJuan]

11 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

Depends on price, IMO.

Giants gave him a 2 year $12 million dollar deal two years ago. So he will probably double that amount this offseason