Rivera's camp wrap interview

[frash.exe]

it's like the same people that run mtv.com's videos run the videos on panthers.com

[bleys]

it's pretty terrible.

[Leeroy Jenkins PhD]

I usually can't stand to hear Johnson interviews. The one up there isn't too bad. He seems truly humble for a man with his abilities and had great things to say about R Edwards

[CRA]

It's ok if you think Godfrey is the worst safety in the league. But quit saying stuff like "WE" think he is the worst safety in the league. Or he hasn't played well at safety even when he was an alternate for the pro bowl. He is not Reed or Polamalu, but he isn't the worst player in the history of league either.

I didn't say he was the worst S in the league in this thread.

The WE was clearly someone nitpicking a single word. Godfrey has been a below average S over the last 4 yrs.....not sure why people can't handle that yet so easily throw other players under the bus over 1 season (when he has 4).

[CRA]

As a Big10 fan I have to disagree with your assessment. Iowa used him where they needed him. He did it well enough to be drafted. And has generally done a fine job for us. As a Lions fan, let me tell you. Godfrey is not as bad as you believe.

I pay attention to him probably more than anyone else. He throws his body around, he is solid in run support, he does catch the ball when he gets the chance, he does go for the shot not the tackle too often, but he has been pretty solid too me.

Would I make a change if it were available? Damm Skippy! Solid is fine. But, I would not quit looking to upgrade.

I have never knocked Godfrey as a CB in college.

Simply that he isn't a S in the NFL. I have endorsed him as having some of the best physical abilities on the team.....he just doesn't fit at S.

Carolina needed a S. They drafted a college CB.

[fieryprophet]

I usually can't stand to hear Johnson interviews.  The one up there isn't too bad.  He seems truly humble for a man with his abilities and had great things to say about R Edwards

I wish Joseph Person would shut up about Rivera's comments about CJ stepping up, because he keeps making out like Ron said CJ was slacking when that wasn't the intent at all. Stupid punk-ass reporter.

[Leeroy Jenkins PhD]

I wish Joseph Person would shut up about Rivera's comments about CJ stepping up, because he keeps making out like Ron said CJ was slacking when that wasn't the intent at all. Stupid punk-ass reporter.

You nailed it, CJ almost didn't know how to respond. Way to make a mountain out a mole hill.

[Tarheels23]

Nakamura is a Free Safety, but I think he's probably the best Strong Safety we got. He's not afraid to stick his nose in there and make the tackle.

I'm starting to wonder if Naka at SS, and Martin at FS would be our best combo.

I remember seeing a play in the preseason game though, It was the 2nd qtr, Naka & Martin were both in the game. Jordan Senn was making the tackle on a play, and both Naka & Martin was coming down hard on different angles to assist Senn. Martin pulled up at the last minute while Naka assisted with the tackle. That told me all I need to know about the two.

I do think Martin would be much better at FS if he didn't have to come down and assist much with tackling, and could just stay back and play center field, he does has alot of range.

[Icege]

I didn't say he was the worst S in the league in this thread.

The WE was clearly someone nitpicking a single word. Godfrey has been a below average S over the last 4 yrs.....not sure why people can't handle that yet so easily throw other players under the bus over 1 season (when he has 4).

Not sure why you can't handle Godfrey not being as bad as you claim either, but it is what it is.

Errr.... I mean it's a process.

[AceMan]

Nakamura is a Free Safety, but I think he's probably the best Strong Safety we got. He's not afraid to stick his nose in there and make the tackle.

I'm starting to wonder if Naka at SS, and Martin at FS would be our best combo.

I remember seeing a play in the preseason game though, It was the 2nd qtr, Naka & Martin were both in the game. Jordan Senn was making the tackle on a play, and both Naka & Martin was coming down hard on different angles to assist Senn. Martin pulled up at the last minute while Naka assisted with the tackle. That told me all I need to know about the two.

I do think Martin would be much better at FS if he didn't have to come down and assist much with tackling, and could just stay back and play center field, he does has alot of range.

I honestly don't understand why we haven't tried that combo out more. I'm surprised Godfrey's job is so secure...but "in Rivera we trust" so I'm hoping there is a good reason

[Snake]

Godfrey's problems can't all be laid off on the corners. Watch his play against Houston where he was in man coverage vs the TE. He got juked out of his shoes by a bigger and probably less athletic player, and was in no position to make any kind of play on the ball.

That's why some of us have a hard time reconciling what Rivera says vs what we see on the field.

Yea thats what I dont get about him. He has the talent but then a 250lb TE makes him look stupid. IDK thats just Godfrey he is hot and cold in games.

[HeatCheck]

I'm starting to wonder if Naka at SS, and Martin at FS would be our best combo.

I feel like the best combo would be Nakamura at FS and Godfrey at SS. Just feel Godfrey is "less bad" at SS than Martin is at FS.

[God]

It is what it is.

[bleys]

I do think Martin would be much better at FS if he didn't have to come down and assist much with tackling, and could just stay back and play center field, he does has alot of range.

SS typically comes down for run support.