Panthers sign Wharton

[CRA]

Am I the only one that thinks putting Wharton beside Bell could help Bell get better?

Putting a solid Vet with knowledge at RG could help Bell progress. I think.

I think Bell's biggest issue is he isn't quick and athletic enough to stop good pass rushers on the outside. Not sure a vet helps

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Just wanted to clarify my posts...

This doesn't mean that Wharton got cheated either...

He gets to play for the team he wanted, make a little money, and if he has a good year he might be able to increase his value.

[CPcavedweller]

You guys are psychic, that's crazy. With Hurney the sign this guy thread was pointless. The huddle has spoken, Getts obliges.

[carolina-chuck]

Ya thanks I know that, I said he was a better guard

Ya thanks I knew that.

[panther4life]

You clearly missed 2011. Wharton isn't mediocre. Stop posting.

I guess you did too... It was a spending frenzy league wide after the lockout.

A lot of players are taking 1 year deals leauge wide this year as well because of the flat cap and its all they can get and in some cases want.

[countryboi]

The first think I thought when I saw this was about fuging time...a bar stool on two broken legs is better than Garry Williams

[KSpan]

In Wharton's mind, skipping most of camp to come back into a system he's pretty familiar with is likely a win as well. 

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Hm, Steelers cut D'Anthony Batiste. He's not great (hell, he may not be good), but he's one of the few other O-lineman on the market with some experience:

Did a little research on him, and he graded out as the second worst offensive tackle in the NFL last year with a -38.7 rating.

[Rules&Regulations]

Still hoping for a decent post-cuts pick-up or two.

[AceBoogie]

I'm not mad at Gman even tho I think he does have a bit of an ego. Better late than never. I'll call it a win win. Gman had the leverage of knowing that he only wanted to play here while Wharton probably made a little more than he was initially offered becaused the line sucked.

Some say it was patience by Gman I think Wharton was the patient one. Gets to skip all the boring stuff and get ready for game time.

[Jase]

[TheRumGone]

I'm not mad at Gman even tho I think he does have a bit of an ego. Better late than never. I'll call it a win win. Gman had the leverage of knowing that he only wanted to play here while Wharton probably made a little more than he was initially offered becaused the line sucked.

Some say it was patience by Gman I think Wharton was the patient one. Gets to skip all the boring stuff and get ready for game time.

 

if having an ego means he is confident and has a plan than yes he has an ego. that shouldn't be derogatory though. you want people in positions of power to be confident.

[CRA]

I want to see Wharton is still Wharton before I get too excited....

But if he is remotely in shape....he should help.

[rayzor]

Still hoping for a decent post-cuts pick-up or two.

 

don't be surprised if we have to wait.

 

i saw omar kelly (dolphins beat reporter) remind his readers that  shopping in this first wave of cuts is kind of like dumpster diving, but waiting until the second wave is like going to a yard sale.

 

you can find value at both if you've got a good eye and a bit of luck, but you have a better chance at the yard sale than you do in the dumpster.