Godfrey/Martin

[recceice]

Because honestly they both aren't anything special & Marshall looks worse because imo he has a piss poor attitude on the field.

I'm just gonna go ahead and say it: We have wayy many more holes than people think. Just because we're content with the talent level at a position doesn't mean its going to actually come to fruition. See: Jarrett, Colbert, Nelson, Ellison, on and on and on

I like how some give the Def. alot of credit for keeping us in games. Then other fans think we have major holes on the D. Then Media say we have holes everywhere (we need oline, DE and more wr help).

Nobody really knows what this team needs expect the FO and coaching staff.

My point is when Ron R talks he never says we need a Safety. Maybe he likes what we have on the roster.

[Mr. Scot]

What always amuses me abut these two is that they were both drafted out of position.

Godfrey played corner in college but the Panthers moved him to safety. Martin played safety in college but the Panthers initially had him at corner before eventually putting him back at his natural spot (because Godfrey was hurt, as I recall).

I wonder if they ever gave thought to putting Godfrey back at his college position.

Wouldn't bet on it, but it's possible.

[Wither]

I like 'em.

Can't really rate them at this point, though. Give the next season a few games and we'll see.

[Jaxel]

I don't understand the hate for Godrey, he was by far the best safety on our field last year. I think some people just don't understand the safety position. I look for both to get even better next year under Rivera. I like Pugh a lot too, I thought he showed some promise.. and he's a pretty **** Kick off returner.

[Double34Trouble28]

Yeah, I think there's too much hatred for Godfrey. It's like some folks on here expect every player to play perfect every play, that isn't true for any team in the league. Also, as someone stated before just because Godfrey was the one hauling ass after someone running free to the endzone doesn't necessarily make it his fault. Did he blow some stuff? Absolutely. But he was also the one busting tail to try and fix what Marshall messed up a number of times. The guy has a nose for the ball both on hits and interceptions, that cannot be overlooked. I think he will be just fine.

[Wither]

I just thought Godfrey laid some hard hits and loved it.

[JawnyBlaze]

I also agree there's too much hatred for Godfrey. He's not the best Safety in the league, but I'd easily put him in the top half.

[Catalyst]

I think they'll both play better in Rivera's more aggressive defense. It's rather ironic that Godfrey is a converted corner who was moved to free safety, then to strong safety in a scheme where the strong safety is expected to be more of a run-stopper/hard hitter. And yet he was a better run defender than a cover guy.

[OneBadassCat]

I think Godfrey could be a very very good corner. He's very fast and athletic I just hope he turns the corner on his mental mistakes. Martin is going to be a pro bowler someday. I'd like to see Godfrey play CB though just to see how he'd do.

[Catalyst]

If you don't think he can cover as a FS how is he supposed to cover as a corner?

[CRA]

Uh after rewatching last year and being one of godfrey's biggest critics he's not that bad.

From reactions it looked like most of his blown coverages were actually him covering someone else's ass, and the replays generally backed this up.

Godfrey can't make an open field tackle......if he doesn't get to an opponent at the same time the ball does he has consistantly been beaten for 3 years.

also, for 3 years the corner has been blamed by many Godfrey apologist for giving up plays...but it is always the side of the field Godfrey is allotted to giving up the most plays. Corner changes......Godfrey is the constant (for 3 yrs now) and wide open WRs remain the same.

[DaCityKats]

I think Godfrey should go back to CB. him on an island is scary as hell, because he gets caught out of position a lot. mainly because his angles are bad but thats because he is switching from CB to S. We do run a base cover 2 so he supposed to play a whole half of the field with CB help underneth.

[pantherclaw]

Godfrey seems like the most popular guy to hate, on defense.

I think we have one of the best tandums the Panthers have had.

The best part is they are young, and are still getting better.

Like pugh also. He gives us a capable backup.

[Jai.]

I think with Ron Meeks being the Defensive Backs coach, both of them will begin to blossom.