Panthers Sign LB to Replace Injured Johnson - Updated
by Jaxon on Nov 24, 2009 8:39 PM EST
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If you were taken off guard by the Panthers roster move earlier today so was I. I think the Panthers kept the severity of Johnsons injury under wraps until they could locate a replacement. It seems I recall him going out against the Dolphins but never heard anything else about it.
The Panthers filled his roster spot with LB Jordan Senn, formerly with the Colts. We can feel safe to assume Ron Meeks had some influence here.
Senn adds depth at linebacker but also provides a needed body on special teams. He played with Indianapolis as an undrafted rookie in 2008 and was released before the start of this season. Senn was later re-signed and played in two games before being released again.
I love the thought of some help on special teams. Doesn't seem he could be any worse. I'll see if I can get us some feedback from the Colts blog.
So Landon Johnson' misfortune now gives LB James Anderson an golden opportunity. Anderson played very well in the preseason, playing fast and instinctive. I'm 90% confident he will play as well if not better than Landon Johnson. So don't fret Panther fans. Though it always sucks to lose a player for the season (for the player too) I think once again the Panthers have the depth to withstand a big letdown.
Update by Jaxon Wed 9:38am:
Here's so info the guys over at Stampede Blue were kind enough to provide about Senn:
He was a backup WILL and special teamer
racked up a lot of tackles whenever he got PT, but they always seemed to be either in pursuit or with him getting knocked back. Last year he played (as an injury fill in) in front of Phil Wheeler who is in the starting lineup now.
He was cut because the Colts had 4 LBs with starting experience in the system, another who was expected to step into a starting role this year and the 6th LB spot went to the best STer, which was apparently Ramon Humber instead of Senn.
You can read the rest of the comments here but it would appear this guy was brought in for Special Team play mostly.
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Copypasta of my comment on SB
He was a backup WILL and special teamer,
racked up a lot of tackles whenever he got PT, but they always seemed to be either in pursuit or with him getting knocked back. Last year he played (as an injury fill in) in front of Phil Wheeler who is in the starting lineup now.
He was cut because the Colts had 4 LBs with starting experience in the system, another who was expected to step into a starting role this year and the 6th LB spot went to the best STer, which was apparently Ramon Humber instead of Senn.
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
Love the screen name.
Double Trouble; we've got the best running backs in the NFL that never see the ball!
thanks, one Niners Fan e-stalked me for a week they liked the name so much
I can’t even take credit for it, it’s a dumb play off my last name that became a nickname in HS football.
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
by shake n bake on Nov 25, 2009 1:30 AM EST up reply actions
Simple question
What happened to Dan Conner? I thought they were up on him, will they ever give some of the rookies they bring in a chance. I know Capt M and S Martin are doing well but I would like to see Conner in also.
That's what I'd like to know
But maybe Connor will finally get his chance too if another LB goes down.
by SmithnCompany on Nov 24, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
They probably wanna keep him as Beason’s back up. That way if Beason goes down, we’ll still have a blue chip LB.
by SlayerGhaleon on Nov 24, 2009 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
This is all I can think of at the moment…
Hope Johnson has a successful recovery.
Double Trouble; we've got the best running backs in the NFL that never see the ball!
Conner is in man just we need him to play a different/key role for the rest of this season.
D. Conner is going to be a bigger part of this team for a couple of years to come. They are grooming him to take over for Diggs after this season or definately after the 2010 season. Conner is up and coming and has had a few tackles and some good special teams plays which is where he is needed most on crappy D. Crossman system.
Plus Fox wants to see what Anderson can do and Conner is now the key backup for all of our LB positions. We also cannot forget Kelvin Smith whom should see some more playing time as well.
As for Senn guy is not going to see alot of playing time except of special teams and was signed b/c of R. Meeks PERIOD.
Lastly this season sums up the career of Landon Johnson as a Panther and he is one of the worst mid grade free agent signings we have ever made. Simply just doesn’t fit into our system and I hate to see a guy get hurt but this means that it is time for James Anderson to put up or shut up now.
Diggs – Beason – Anderson (New LB Unit)
Conner Kelvin Smith / Senn
by Holty_Panthers_Fan on Nov 25, 2009 12:33 AM EST reply actions
….and was signed b/c of R. Meeks PERIOD.
I hope that’s the case. That means Meeks seen something in the guy that he likes, I doubt he’d just drag a crappy player over here because they were in Indy. The guy’s young, there’s no telling what he may or may not develop into. I like the fact that there, at face, seems to be some connection between he and Meeks.
Double Trouble; we've got the best running backs in the NFL that never see the ball!
Jordan Senn would be an upgrade on ST, over Tony Fiammetta
Senn ranks #157 among STers, as compared to Fiammetta, who is tied for the WORST in the league — PFF ranks 731 NFL players who’ve played on STs this year — ouch!
Play Connor
They are supposedly ‘grooming’ Dan Connor. The LB coach asked Beason to move over to ‘Will’ (for Davis); to then put Connor at ‘Mike’. Beason wasn’t comfortable with the move, so it didn’t happen. …… (would have given JB the free reign to rack up tackles). So apparently they think Connor can play. So another LB gets hurt, someone else is brought in; ….. DC pIayed OLB 3 yrs at Penn St. ….. instead he’ll wait – ‘getting groomed on the bench’, except for STs & goal line. I don’t get it ….. even late in the game when the outcome is obvious, DC doesn’t get any snaps. Is this the way you groom someone, or is it $h!t coaching?
I like Beason
one of the 2 decent rappers in the 7th floor crew, Greg Olsen was better though.
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
by shake n bake on Nov 25, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
Stats
Connor has 1 less tackle than Diggs who is a starter (when not hurt). The Patriots game was the only one where DC saw any significant playing time ….. he had 8 tackles, a fumble recovery & moved/directed Beason into the hole to stop a short yardage play You guys tell me. Does the guy have it or not?
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