Panthers sign Robert Lester SS Alabama

[RevJ]

STRENGTHS: Possesses a long, lean build well-suited to today's pass-happy NFL. Reads the quarterback's eyes and is a smooth accelerator, showing a burst to close on underneath routes. Times his leaps well in jump-ball situations and extends his arms to make a play at its highest point. Excellent ball skills, including the ability to track the ball over his shoulder, extend to catch away from his frame and the ability to sneak his hands under the ball to corral pass deflections.

Do we really need this when we have Nakamura?

[saX man]

STRENGTHS: Possesses a long, lean build well-suited to today's pass-happy NFL. Reads the quarterback's eyes and is a smooth accelerator, showing a burst to close on underneath routes. Times his leaps well in jump-ball situations and extends his arms to make a play at its highest point. Excellent ball skills, including the ability to track the ball over his shoulder, extend to catch away from his frame and the ability to sneak his hands under the ball to corral pass deflections.

Do we really need this when we have Nakamura?

at least he's like 4 inches taller haha

[rodeo]

He had a nice interception in that game.

He did pick off a terrible underthrow, but up to that point was beat all day and lost in run support.

[carolina-chuck]

Chris Harris of the Broncos was on the NFL All-Rookie Team as a UDFA in 2011. He was also the 5th-ranked CB by PFF this year.

Sam Shields of the Packers was a UDFA.

Brandon Browner of the Seahawks was a UDFA.

Tony Carter, also of the Broncos, was a UDFA.

Need I keep going?

If you can, yes. Im just curious. Thanks

[tiger7_88]

If we had drafted him in the 5th or 6th round, there are LOTS of people in this forum who would have been much, much happier.

And I'm not being sarcastic in the least... TRUTH.

[Panther4lyfe]

When fans were calling Gettleman, "GOD", I was skeptical of him, waited, and wanted to see what he can bring. Well, after today, Gettleman is "GOD" in my eyes!

I'm still skeptical about his drafting stratagy. I don't think this years draft was very succeful. BUT what he did with our salary makes him a so call "NFL GOD". Like I said as far as drafting go he has a LLLLLLOOOONNNNGGGGG way to go. Personally Hurney could have done better or just as good, well that is until he trades away all our future picks away.

I like the Robert Lester signing THOUGH!!! There's only about 2-3 people I'm ready to see Star, Kenjon Barner, and Robert Lester!!! As for the rest of the draft FAIL!!!

[carolina-chuck]

Gil Brandt's no.6 best available UDFA

6. Robert Lester, FS, Alabama -- Lester was a three-year starter for coach Nick Saban at Alabama. That's saying something. To be a starter for Saban for that long means Lester has been taught real well.

[fieryprophet]

If you can, yes. Im just curious. Thanks

Joselio Hanson, Raiders

Leonard Johnson, Buccaneers

Kyle Arrington, Patriots

Dimitri Patterson, Dolphins

Jabari Greer, Saints

Tramon Williams, Packers

Jacob Lacey, Lions

I'm not going to list every single one, but it's obvious that starting cornerbacks can be found as UDFAs.

[carolina-chuck]

I'm still skeptical about his drafting stratagy. I don't think this years draft was very succeful. BUT what he did with our salary makes him a so call "NFL GOD". Like I said as far as drafting go he has a LLLLLLOOOONNNNGGGGG way to go. Personally Hurney could have done better or just as good, well that is until he trades away all our future picks away.

I like the Robert Lester signing THOUGH!!! There's only about 2-3 people I'm ready to see Star, Kenjon Barner, and Robert Lester!!! As for the rest of the draft FAIL!!!

Well, Short is going to surprise you then. Dude is a first round talent. I think he can be as good as Gerald McCoy of last year.

Kugbila is a lengthy, huge, massive, and long arms Guard. I didnt like the kid when the pick was made, but Im settling on it. I think he can be real good.

Klein has always been on my mind. Wont get much work in his rookie year, but will make plays on ST.

Star, Short, Barner, and Lester will all see time in their rookie year. Consider Lester as our 7th round pick. Hes making the cut, I guarantee it. I cant wait.

[Frank Hollywood]

If anyone we bring in as an UDFA has a chance to start, it's this guy.

[carolina-chuck]

If anyone we bring in as an UDFA has a chance to start, it's this guy.

He will. I can already see it.

[cbully]

i must admit I DON'T like that tape against T! Minus his pick, He was medium rare.C Patterson seemed to bully him a bit. I think he can be okay with time but as of right now, no better than what we have! I sure hope he comes along because Nakamura is trash in coverage. Lester does seem to be stronger at run coverage and easily gets beat in pass coverage due to slow adjustments as I see on the tape.

I give it 5/10 but at least some attention has been considered on that position!

[Frank Hollywood]

i must admit I DON'T like that tape against T! Minus his pick, He was medium rare.C Patterson seemed to bully him a bit. I think he can be okay with time but as of right now, no better than what we have! I sure hope he comes along because Nakamura is trash in coverage. Lester does seem to be stronger at run coverage and easily gets beat in pass coverage due to slow adjustments as I see on the tape.

I give it 5/10 but at least some attention has been considered on that position!

He's an UDFA, We can't expect him to be Charles Woodson day one. I'm sure there's a few tangibles that need coaching. The mold seems there though.

[unicar15]

LOVE this signing.