Godfrey Extended

[Proudiddy]

And I've been one of the hardest people on this board towards Godfrey his first few years... That being said, he has absolutely improved every year. IMO he improved exponentially after we drafted Martin and especially after Martin, as a rookie, played for him while he was injured.

Also, for everyone talking him down right now... You should also keep in mind that he was playing on the same side of the field for the majority of the season as Richard Marshall, who was technically one of the worst, if not THE WORST, starting CB in the NFL last year. If Captain or Butler is any kind of upgrade at all, Godfrey is gonna look much better in coverage.

[Gazi]

Joe Person just now reporting this in.

Why does this guy always act like he's first on the scene?

News has been out for an hour, but the dude acts that just because he's the official mouthpiece for the organization that it isn't "official" until he says it is.

He was on the plane going to AZ.

[Cat'sGrowl]

I believe the bottom part of my post is still relevant.

[Swedish Butt-Whistle]

Joe Person just now reporting this in.

Why does this guy always act like he's first on the scene?

News has been out for an hour, but the dude acts that just because he's the official mouthpiece for the organization that it isn't "official" until he says it is.

Not everybody follows 20 sources for their "breaking" panther news.

VVV edit for clarification because it needs no more derailing; he's doing his job. Whether he's late or not, he has to report it because one may depend solely on him for news. don't get the butthurt over twitterfood, i'm pretty sure it involves no ego.

[Cat'sGrowl]

Not everybody follows 20 sources for their "breaking" panther news.

Neither do I.

[pantherclaw]

Wow. Didn't see this coming.

Glad it's done. That's damn good contract for the Panthers.

This is such a heavily debated subject.

Is godfrey elite? There isnt 5 elite safeties in the game. He also iisn't being piad as if he's a top safety in the game. he plays consistently better than Minter did, which is more than good enough for me. He is still improving. With better cb play, he'll be even better.

Good move, another solid piece locked up.

[YoungPanthers89]

Evan Silva

Newly re-signed #Panthers S Charles Godfrey was @Profootbalfocus' No. 76 safety out of 85 last year. 77th in coverage. http://bit.ly/oyFHt3

lol

[Darknight]

Don't agree with the extension. Good hitter, but think he lacks in coverage. Which is the main job of a DB. Others may like it, but I'll just shake my head and just accept it and hope he finally shows improvement this season. To me, this is the equilivant of extending Delhomme after the Arizona game.

That's silly. The two don't come close.

[PantherBrew]

I am sure they extended him because he sucks and they want to be fired.

[setzer2030]

Maybe this will motivate him to actually be in position and not let WRs get behind him.

That's like saying taking fat people to a buffet will motivate them to lose weight.

[Cat'sGrowl]

Shockey, Derek Anderson, Naanee, Geoff Schwartz, Dan Connor, Mackenzy Bernadeau. That's about the extent of their pending UFAs in '12.

per Gantt.

I honestly would like to see Shockey brought back, even though I doubt it happens if Barnidge's

recovery goes well. I just like the attitude he brings. I didn't know Connor was going to be a FA next year, he needs to be traded as soon as Beason gets to one hundred percent health. There's no way the guy resigns here after this season, so get what you can out of him. A solid spare DT any team has would be nice.

[AceMan]

I really dont know how to take this extension...dislike it alot right now though...

[jtnc]

per Gantt.

I honestly would like to see Shockey brought back, even though I doubt it happens if Barnidge's

recovery goes well. I just like the attitude he brings. I didn't know Connor was going to be a FA next year, he needs to be traded as soon as Beason gets to one hundred percent health. There's no way the guy resigns here after this season, so get what you can out of him. A solid spare DT any team has would be nice.

Shockey is too injury prone.

[DickolausJ]

I feel Godfrey plays very well in under coverage when the receiver is in front of him, but when he has to play a Deep Zone and is left a lone in space sometimes I'm like, "hey Godfrey, what you doing out there bro?"

He is actually a good tackler and stout against the run although he will always be cursed by the time he got absolutely trucked in that Browns game. People will look to that and assume he is weak.

He did play a different position in college so maybe its going to be a Thomas Davis thing and things will start clicking and suddenly he will look like a superstar.

I feel like the extra INTs he got this year were more errant throws or bobbled catches than anything Godfrey did. I still think Martin is the better Football player.

Roman Harper made the probowl last year and he is actually horrible so maybe good coverage safties are just really hard to come by these days.