CANADA'S GAYDOSH ANXIOUS TO RESUME NFL CAREER WITH PANTHERS

[MV%doe]

 

In fact, the Carolina Panthers' sophomore defensive lineman is so anxious to get going, he's leaving for Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday. That's well ahead of the start of organized team activities April 21.

But there's a good reason for the six-foot-four, 305-pound Canadian's eagerness. Gaydosh, 23, of Peace River, Alta., spent his rookie NFL season on injured reserve after undergoing surgery last August for a herniated disc in his back.

The former University of Calgary star -- who was selected first overall in last year's CFL draft by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats -- was injured while performing a conditioning drill.

"Going back now I feel I have a chip on my shoulder and something to prove," Gaydosh said during a telephone interview Friday. "Not only to the Panthers but to myself.

 

 

http://www.tsn.ca/nfl/story/?id=448320

[MichaelNewtonII]

Is he going to be a big factor?

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[Dex]

YES I'M SO EXCITED

[Sean Payton's Vicodin]

AWESOME

[Ship]

I can totally see him balling out this year. He's got the tools and definitely the motivation. I'm sure he soaked up a lot just watching last season too. Would be nasty with star and kk

[8 0 5]

Inb4 scp

[Lemory]

WOW THATS GOOD TO HEAR.

[KJ89]

not that there's anything wrong with it.

[Rhell]

He might not even make the team, but he's still probably better than Fua.

[micnificent28]

I m kinda excited about the kid. He's a sleeper on the same level as brandon williams to me. I don't know that he will dominate hell don't even know if he will make the team. But I am very intrigued by his skills and possibilities of him filling in the rotation.

[PantherFanOne]

Lets be clear: There's a reason Gaydosh wasn't selected in the NFL drafted. So despite holding the impressive title of #1 overall pick in the CFL, keep the expectations measured. It's slim the Panthers turned over a stone nobody else did, or found themselves a defensive Victor Cruz  but it's the kind of player Gaydosh is that makes our obtaining him interesting.

[micnificent28]

gaydosh, who signed a three-year deal as a rookie, has had to show restraint in the weightroom and resist the temptation to step into the squat rack.also important when considering if he would make the team.

[Lemory]

He will make the team if healthy. That's why they haven't re-signed Colin Cole.

[Toundra]

Welcome back tree hugger !