Ted Ginn joins the Panthers on a one-year deal

[KillerKat]

As if you are in RR's back pocket when he talks of Gettis and know what you are speaking of. I recall last year that RR can't wait to see Gettis come back healthy to add his speed to blow out the top of defenses with his speed.

Ummm Gettis was healthy at the end of last year and Rivera didn't play him. Gettis showed his frustration on the sidelines. Did you pay attention last year? I'm speaking in terms of what Rivera thinks. Not what I want. I want Gettis as #3, but Rivera doesn't think so.

[KillerKat]

Don't forget linebacker, because I am not so sure I want to see Beason or Davis trying to check the Grahams and Gonzo's of the league. Now that Godfrey is the fs, we need a linebacker that can man the tight ends in this league that have been ripping a hole in our defense for the past 5 years easily.

It's easy to forget where some of the other holes are until you see on game days that tight ends always end up carry the load when their teams are down and get those big 3rd down receptions and leave our defense with their tongues hanging out because they are dog tired. That's the main reason why Anderson was let go of, he couldn't hold his own against athletic tight ends. Ever wonder why he is still available? He's a liability in game winning situations.

Yea there's still a couple others but those are the most glaring

[PiratePanther189]

Right now Pilares is the #3. Ginn most likely is #4 since Adams and Gettis are in Rivera's dog house. Bryant is an unknown. AE, I don't see him making it unless Rivera wants to cut Gettis or Adams.

I will never believe that a guy who has made plays in this league and had semi-respectable seasons as a wide receiver will be off the field looking at Pilares lined up in the #3 spot. He isn't THAT damn bad.

And I don't think Pilares is either, but the guy has never proved consistent. Not in 3 years.

[CRA]

Don't forget linebacker, because I am not so sure I want to see Beason or Davis trying to check the Grahams and Gonzo's of the league. Now that Godfrey is the fs, we need a linebacker that can man the tight ends in this league that have been ripping a hole in our defense for the past 5 years easily.

It's easy to forget where some of the other holes are until you see on game days that tight ends always end up carry the load when their teams are down and get those big 3rd down receptions and leave our defense with their tongues hanging out because they are dog tired. That's the main reason why Anderson was let go of, he couldn't hold his own against athletic tight ends. Ever wonder why he is still available? He's a liability in game winning situations.

In addition to that....what are the odds Beason and Davis can both suit up for a full season? Not great.

[CRA]

lol at anyone who thinks Ginn is talented enough to be a no. 3 receiver in this league

Talented enough probably is a poor choice of words....

Good enough or consistent enough is probably better. Ginn has the raw talent.

[KillerKat]

And Keuchly will be covering TEs btw. That was his biggest strength when he was drafted.

[CCS]

I'm excited for the signing. At the very least we know that we now have an amazing return man.

[Cam2Ligit2Quit]

HAH! That is awesome. Can we get a thread title change, please?

changed title to what

[DaveThePanther2008]

In his best season:

56 catches

790 yards

14.1 yards/catch

7 plays of 20 or more yards

4 plays of 40 or more yards

WITH CLEO fuging LEMON throwing to him, guy has never had a true opportunity under a good QB

2 seasons with over 1200 yards in kick returns

4.3 40 yard dash

Dude is a PLAYMAKER. And Cam is the perfect strong armed QB to rewrite his career.

This is what everybody should be focusing on. We have addressed two needs in one signing. His speed alone will cause some huge problems for defenses.

It doesn't mean Super Bowl but it could mean a solid Slot or #2. If, BIG IF, Gettis comes back and plays the #2. The Panthers have all sorts of speed on the Field, throw in Olsen and you can't double everybody.

I think he will provide more of a threat then Murphy did.

[ThunderKatt]

And Keuchly will be covering TEs btw. That was his biggest strength when he was drafted.

Well in those I formations he will but he passing situations I believe they will relieve him of his duties. I definitely don't want Keuchly covering a tight end. The dude is smart but if it's not a double team, it will be the same scenario it has been the past recent years.

[ThunderKatt]

I think he will provide more of a threat then Murphy did.

That statement along, has me gasping for air. I love this pick up.

[rayzor]

If were counting on him to be a weapon at receiver for us we have some serious issues, and fans are going to be fuming when he drops a crucial ball for us next year.

He'll be a strong returner. He'll contend with Gettis for the 4th WR spot.

That's what were looking at here guys.

this. i don't think we are signing him with the exception of being a real weapon at receiver. i think he will see time on the field as a WR, but only as a deep threat guy and probably not very often. but that is secondary to the real usefulness he has and that is as a return guy. he's the first real return threat we've had in years. of course blocking has to improve, but we've just had projects and rookies returning the ball and aside from one or two miracle returns against STs that were even worse than ours (and i'm looking at pilares) it's just been pathetic who we've asked to do the job.

i think we got an upgrade at ST coach...not rodgers, but dehaven who is the asst. ST coach for now. that guy knows how to put STs together. i suspect he'll have the job by the end of the year. it's a joke that he's got to be rodgers assistant but whatever....point is that we've got better coaching and a better returner. blocking should be better. results should be better.

And who's the phantom #3 receiver you've got in mind?

another FA or an early draft pick. the #3 isn't on the roster right now.

[Kurb]

now give me denario alexander

Talk about a coup

[Growl]

Are people not tired of waiting for stupid unrealistic crap that isn't going to happen?

"Imagine what Proehl can do with him!!!"

What is our first year WR coach going to do with a guy who had one two catches for one yard last year? Has he never had a position coach before?

I like Ricky as much as the next guy but he isn't king midas. There's only so much you can do with poo-poo.

What's wrong with Ginn being signed to simply be a great returner? Why are people so resistant to the idea of adding legitimate talent at the receiver position like every other team instead of this lunatical idea that this is year he finally "gets it" or "maybe this late round pick is a gem."

The Carolina Panthers of the past decade are the only team who built their roster on dreams and fantasies. It's time to be serious.