Panthers Sign Wr Chris Manno

[j2sgam]

It appears Hurney"s goal this offseason is to churn up the bottom of our roster. We probably have not added a single starter yet.

Bet ya Nakamura starts...

[CRA]

I don't see him making it through the cuts. Let's be real you've got Gettis, Smith, and LaFell as locks if healthy. They probably give Armanti one more year because it's only his second season in Hurney's eyes. That leaves Pilares, the scrubs, and maybe a draft pick fighting for a spot. We really don't go 5 wide with recievers, we just keep the TEs out there.

Let's be real, Smith and LaFell are the only two we can put much stock in right now. Rest is wide open

[PhillyB]

So after one year in the league, Hurney is already taking advice from Cam on what WR to sign?

do you view this as a positive or a negative thing?

[Wyank]

I wasn't saying it is a problem. Just pointing out how much pull he already has on the team after 1 year.

[Black]

Of course he does.

[Wyank]

Of course he does.

I guess it just surprised me. I would expect it would be the norm for established veteran QB on teams. And I figured Cam would have that influence eventually. Just didn't expect it after his rookie season.

Truly is Cam's team.

[Black]

He's the most irreplaceable player on the team.

Plus he's vouching for a player who likely won't get much play at receiver. He's trying to improve special teams, and therefore the team as a whole. I'm glad he's comfortable enough to make roster suggestions.

[TruCatzFan]

@Panthers: Marty Hurney said WR Chris Manno (@Mann_O_Steel17) signing came off recommendation from QB Cam Newton after seeing workouts.

Told u guys this on day one of Manno's signing. This just makes it official now

[jtnc]

From Manno's twitter

Chris Manno ‏ @Mann_O_Steel17 Close

Blessed for chance to work w the present/future of the league, Cam. Real glad he saw somethin in me and beyond thankful to him for helping..

[jtnc]

Continued...............

Me to get the chance of a lifetime! Real good dude, and a GREAT worker and leader who DEF brought and brings out the best in us #KillaCam

[fieryprophet]

Cam is molding this team into his own image. The house is turning into a jungle.

[Razeyfingers]

Those numbers say that his acceleration and agility are phenomenal while his top speed is satisfactory for a wr. Looks like a young Wes Welker to me. If the dude matures as a player he might make a great slot guy.

[rico6]

Would love to see the guy given a shot.

[TruCatzFan]

Reminds me a lot of a Ricky Proehl type.

I def think he'll make the team, and I hope that he's able to contribute in a big way right away!