Panthers Waste No Time Signing UDFA's

to upgrade the return games. Ryne Robinson better bring his A-game this year

At first I did not like the Goodson pick, but after thinking about it as the day went on (and who they ended up drafting later) I cannot argue. Goodson has a chance to be like Bradshaw was for the G-men. Plus He and Captain will push Robinson. Competition will bring out the best in these guys.

Because of giving up the 1st rounder. They just don’t understand Furney. Every draft they have that future 1st round pick in their pocket and throw it like a trump card if they think its worth it. I thought it was a good move last year. This year still remains to be seen but I like Bill Polians answer to getting “C” on their draft grades. Something like “We’ll keep getting C’s and keep going to the playoffs.”

He’s from Pitt:

Although he’s leaving the University of Pittsburgh, offensive lineman C.J. Davis will still be a Panther. The 6-foot-2, 307-pound lineman told Scout.com that he has agreed to terms with the Carolina Panthers as he begins his NFL career.

Davis took a risk during his senior year, switching positions in mid-season to help his team. Despite lining up at guard as a starter since the middle of his freshman year, Davis moved to center even though he hadn’t played the position since his freshman year of high school.

That versatility will now be an asset in the NFL. And Davis showed that he can capably handle either spot, earning All-Big East honors his senior year.

You never know where you will find the o-line depth. To get the back-up center as a UDFA would be sweet.

signed with the Patriots

Cantwell really struggled the past season+ with Louisville. It might be the coaching… I think they went to a new coach, and saw Brohm struggle & then Cantwell. Not certain though, the coaching change might’ve happened before. There was a time when Cantwell was considered a top-10 pick (way before the season began), but he imploded. If he can get it together…

Meanwhile, Cadogan was one of the top remaining prospects (considered a 4th rounder or so)… not quite sure why he fell. I’m excited to see how he performs… could be a UDFA steal. Of course, he fell for a reason (not sure what, but something was up) and go just be another TC body… I guess we’ll see.

9. Anthony Heygood OLB, Purdue, 6’1, 230

Top 10 UDFA coming out of this years draft. We do need depth just for roster but I think even with the roster he could start off practice squad and impress our coaches. I think working under Beason, Davis, and Diggs will create a stable learning environment that will only make him better.

“I can’t believe Cadogan is still on the board…”

“1) Cadogen went undrafted??”

People seem astonished. He can work with Conner since they both got a little PSU in them.

At least that’s where I’m reading from Rotoworld and other sites. Might as well throw him into training camp! Who knows what can happen?

I have seen Jamall Lee play quite a bit with Bishop’s. The kid has legit talent. His biggest problem will be adjusting to the NFL style of football, but with some good coaching I think he will be a good player for the Panthers in a couple years.

I was hoping the Eagles would sign him but oh well. You guys should be excited about him.

Here’s some info about Jason Chery. The article is a UL-Lafayette release & includes a couple other athletes as well. What it doesn’t mention is a game he had last season where he scored 5 touchdowns……..I believe 3 were on returns, and 2 by pass……..this was by half-time. He’s a burner who can play, though he’s not very big. Check out the following link.

http://www.ragincajuns.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=15400&ATCLID=3729472

GEAUX PANTHERS!!!

Gross’ back-up already.

Having looked at the profiles for most all of our picks and UFAs (if that list is final), we ended up with quite a few players whose stock fell over the course of the season, particularly among the UFAs/late-rounders. What that means, precisely, I don’t know, but with the way Hurney referenced how they’d viewed/scouted Irvin “since day one,” one might think they tend to be more rational and long-term based in their couting rather than teams who respond to sone-season wonders who aren’t consistenly productive.

http://louisiana.scout.com/2/800656.html

great stuff.

Geaux Panthers!!!

That we pay a LOT of money to UFAs. The LSU DT got one of the highest signing bonuses of any UFA at $25K, and Cantwell got $20K. For comparison’s sake, some teams refuse to pay more than $2K/player.