Panthers are "very close" to a contract with brown

[scpanther22]

The Panthers are "very close" to a contract agreement with second-round pick Everette Brown, according to NFL.com's Jason La Canfora.

Most mid-rounders will sign by week's end, but getting Brown in camp on time would be a nice coup for Carolina. The Panthers gave up a 2010 first-round pick for the Florida State defensive end, which could've caused leverage problems in talks with his agent. Brown was the 43rd pick overall.

http://www.rotoworld.com/Content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=5162

[Kurb]

good

[Montsta]

Looking forward to 3rd and longs on the defensive side of the ball this season.

[Liminy]

It's hard to imagine John Fox starting a rookie right away, but Brown has impressed RT Jeff Otah with his strength, which is saying something

:thumbsup:

[Brandon]

This is good news, no matter how you slice it.

[Fireball77]

Kind of funny to say that about a rook starting in that sentence when Otah himself did.

Would be sweet if EB signs this week!

[Brandon]

Kind of funny to say that about a rook starting in that sentence when Otah himself did.

Would be sweet if EB signs this week!

Speaking of which, last year gave proof that a lot of misconceptions about Fox were largely incorrect, but then again I'm not sure how many of the critics were willing to see it.

[pantherclaw]

Nice to hear.

If people recall, at the first mini camp, Brown stated that he intends to be signed before training camp. That he doesn't want to miss any of it. He wants to be a part of this team.

[OneBadassCat]

Oh sh1t...

Recent reports have revealed that Everette Brown will hold out of TC and demand a trade. Brown, the 43rd pick of the 2009 draft, stated that he does not believe he can reach his full potential in John Fox's defense. Brown and his agent have reportedly suggested 4 teams for GM Marty Hurney to seek trades with. Brown's agent has also stated that Brown would feel more comfortable in a 3-4 defense, as an OLB. This despite Brown never playing 3-4 OLB in college.

http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/original/whos-awesome.jpg

BREAKING NEWS:

It appears that Carolina DE Charles Johnson has also requested a trade per ESPN. Even though he is not a FA until next off season he will hold out. Sighting his differences with the team, he believes he has maxed out his potential in John Fox's defense. He and his agent have reportedly given 4 teams for GM Marty Hurnery to seek trades with. This puts Hurney in bind considering Johnson is one of the league's elite DE's.

http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/11/26/128722174556099336.jpg

[mantal]

Not you...

[Delhommey]

Oh sh1t...

Recent reports have revealed that Everette Brown will hold out of TC and demand a trade. Brown, the 43rd pick of the 2009 draft, stated that he does not believe he can reach his full potential in John Fox's defense. Brown and his agent have reportedly suggested 4 teams for GM Marty Hurney to seek trades with. Brown's agent has also stated that Brown would feel more comfortable in a 3-4 defense, as an OLB. This despite Brown never playing 3-4 OLB in college.

http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/original/whos-awesome.jpg

BREAKING NEWS:

It appears that Carolina DE Charles Johnson has also requested a trade per ESPN. Even though he is not a FA until next off season he will hold out. Sighting his differences with the team, he believes he has maxed out his potential in John Fox's defense. He and his agent have reportedly given 4 teams for GM Marty Hurnery to seek trades with. This puts Hurney in bind considering Johnson is one of the league's elite DE's.

http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/11/26/128722174556099336.jpg

Um...What?

[Metal_Sparty]

(Psst, he's joking)

[Delhommey]

Poorly.

[BlindSite]

One of the good things about Brown is, he's going to be underestimated and he's going to be playing with a chip on his shoulder.

I can't wait to see him play.