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by James Dator on Nov 25, 2011 3:22 PM EST

Pffft... who needs a fullback anyway?

Today the Carolina Panthers announced they have waived FB Jerome Felton and signed WR Darvin Adams from the practice squad. If you've heard me speak about Adams on CSR Radio then this should come as no surprise as he has been making huge waves internally with the organization extremely excited by what they've seen out of the 6'3" receiver. Adams was Cam Newton's former #1 receiver at Auburn.

I believe the cutting of Felton is attributed to three major factors: Firstly, the running backs haven't been looking any better with a fullback in to lead block for them, secondly when needed Richie Brockel has done the job well and thirdly Jonathan Stewart is catching better out of the backfield than expected, which diminishes the need for a receiving back.

Adams will add to the Panthers immediately on special teams, and it will be very curious to see if he is used as a PR at all. Last season for Auburn he won the job with assistant coach Trooper Taylor saying

The biggest deal is Darvin does a good job picking the ball up off the guy's foot [...] I think because of so much time on offense he makes good decisions with the ball.

Time will tell, but its curious timing to say the least.

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I saw this a little while ago

I questioned at the time if they added him for depth since it looks like “LA” is going to be out this weekend. But hey if they are just adding him because he is turning heads that’s even better!

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by KissMyConverse on Nov 25, 2011 3:27 PM EST reply actions

I'm excited to see what he brings to the table.

Maybe he will leapfrog Pilares and Edwards on the WR Depth Chart.

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by Son of a Newton on Nov 25, 2011 3:30 PM EST reply actions

I'm not that excited...

Plus he won’t leapfrog Pilares. Maybe Edwards.

by Zack Bowring on Nov 25, 2011 3:48 PM EST up reply actions

id say step over Edwards…not much of a leap. Him and Cam have a good connection..id love to see him get some run as #3 WR this week with LA out

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by MMA_PITBULL on Nov 25, 2011 3:52 PM EST up reply actions

I'd like to see Edwards, Pilares and Adams at No.3 this week.

And don’t forget, Adams still has to pass Alphabet Soup.

by kasayfan4 on Nov 25, 2011 4:37 PM EST up reply actions

id like to see all 4 get some run with Cam…Look at Dallas they have a WR come off the bench every year it seems a light it up..you do not know the talent you got into you get them into game. You can only evaluate so much in practice.

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by MMA_PITBULL on Nov 25, 2011 5:00 PM EST up reply actions

LSU QB Jordan Jefferson just went Cam after the score haha…Did the Superman

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by MMA_PITBULL on Nov 25, 2011 5:58 PM EST reply actions

I saw that too

It seems to be catching on.

When someone tells you that you are one in a million, what they are really saying is that there are about 1400 of you in China.

by doug2626 on Nov 25, 2011 6:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Haha. I was watching David Gettis highlights from last year and Gettis does a superman also when he scored a TD against the 9ers

by PantherTrain on Nov 25, 2011 8:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I liked Fulton.... but I guess it is what it is

Imo
WR 1: Smitty, Pilares, Edwards
WR 2: LaFell, Adams, TuTu
(Even though I would like to see Edwards and Pilares in the slot I’ll start Adams over him)

by rscott94 on Nov 25, 2011 6:01 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Or just switch TuTu and Adams

Who ever proves themselves in practice

by rscott94 on Nov 25, 2011 6:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Rivera said that Tutu will be the slot WR on sunday

Panther Pride 'till I die.

by mangoes52 on Nov 25, 2011 8:39 PM EST up reply actions

Over Edwards and Pilares?

by kasayfan4 on Nov 25, 2011 9:04 PM EST up reply actions

+1

I want to see some speed in the slot and want to see how these rookies handle it (yes I called Edwards a rookie because he hasn’t had any real time in a regular season game)

by rscott94 on Nov 25, 2011 11:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

In other news...

Fiammetta is doing a pretty good job for the Dallas Cowboys running game.

by Davejinxer on Nov 25, 2011 6:12 PM EST reply actions

Are the Cowboys Offense ranked in the top 5?

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by KissMyConverse on Nov 25, 2011 6:22 PM EST up reply actions

Murray is doing great since fiametta came on

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by chop goes da weazel on Mar 31, 2011 12:32 PM PDT

by MikeTrain on Nov 25, 2011 7:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I think injury issues did him in more than anything with us...

I remember someone posting up the actual numbers when Fiammetta was in vs. when he was injured, and our running game was averaging almost a yard and a half more per carry when he was in the lineup, so I gotta think it was the injury issues he was running into (concussion being a big one) that cost him a spot on our roster. Too bad he had to end up with the Cowgirls…

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by Tomthehomer on Nov 25, 2011 7:19 PM EST up reply actions

Is there a reason why Adams hasn’t been on the field? It seems like common sense since he was Cam’s number 1 go to guy at Auburn

by PantherTrain on Nov 25, 2011 8:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Because he is an undrafted rookie?

by Smitty89 on Nov 25, 2011 8:29 PM EST up reply actions

Yea but he had great stats last year at auburn. Also looked solid on some vids i just watched, dude should be competing for the no 3 spot

by PantherTrain on Nov 25, 2011 9:02 PM EST up reply actions

He doesn't have reliable hands.

His stats weren’t all that great at Auburn either. He just has impressive athleticism and is a big play threat. You can’t honestly think he is on LaFell or Legadu’s level.

by RonnieHawkins97 on Nov 25, 2011 9:06 PM EST up reply actions

Here's a pretty good composite of scouting reports...

Darvin Adams Basically, de boy juss too skinny; Bojangle’s diet should fix that.

So much to be done, and so few people willing to do it for me.

by Rick Bates on Nov 25, 2011 8:39 PM EST up reply actions

Just a hunch, and I may be way off base

But maybe it’s because he isn’t good enough

by JDeLong42 on Nov 25, 2011 11:19 PM EST up reply actions

According to RR on panthers.com....

Ajirotutu and Edwards will rotate at the #3 WR, rotating in the “11 package”. I do want to see Pilares line up in the slot a few times, Armanti as well. Not sure if Adams will have much of a role outside of special teams against the Colts. Hopefully we’ll get out to a big lead, so guys like Pillares and Adams can get some time in the offense live.

by RonnieHawkins97 on Nov 25, 2011 9:04 PM EST reply actions

Its Armanti time?

by kasayfan4 on Nov 25, 2011 9:05 PM EST up reply actions

lol, it IS Armanti time.

by RonnieHawkins97 on Nov 25, 2011 9:06 PM EST up reply actions

by kasayfan4 on Nov 25, 2011 9:09 PM EST up reply actions

LOL +1 haha.

by RonnieHawkins97 on Nov 25, 2011 9:19 PM EST up reply actions

+1 lol

Brandon Thompson is the new Jacoby Ford. You better pick him Panthers or you will be doomed to relive the 2010 season over and over again in the Twilight Zone.

by Revshawn on Nov 25, 2011 11:04 PM EST up reply actions

This makes me miss Crash :(

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by KaiserBromley on Nov 25, 2011 11:27 PM EST up reply actions

Yea thats why i have changed my stance on us drafting a WR. I didnt realize how stacked we are at WR. Smitty, Lafell, Gettis, Pilares, Nannee, Edwards, Tutu and Adams. My god, how many WRs does one team need lol.

by PantherTrain on Nov 25, 2011 10:15 PM EST reply actions

Lots of players =/= stacked

We will likely need WR help at some point in the near future. It’s just probably not of 1st round draft pick priority right now.

by JDeLong42 on Nov 25, 2011 10:38 PM EST up reply actions

Gettis and Lafell are both potential franchise WRs a d either one could be future No 1 WR

by PantherTrain on Nov 25, 2011 10:59 PM EST up reply actions

I don't know if LaFell can be a #1

He already struggles at times to get separation playing as the #3 WR. I can’t see him consistently getting open against teams’ #1 corners. I don’t know about Gettis though. We’ll have to see how he comes back from his knee injury. I could be wrong and they could both develop into a nice 1-2 punch at WR, but I think it’s more likely we’ll need to go elsewhere to upgrade the WR position in the next couple years.

by JDeLong42 on Nov 25, 2011 11:18 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

LaFell is a solid #2

He’s to slow to be number 1. He reminds me a lot of Moose the way he makes plays. The Gettis injury scares me aswell I hope he comes back strong, would love to see him in this offense

by rscott94 on Nov 25, 2011 11:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

That's exactly what I'm saying about LaFell

I’m not saying he can’t be a solid WR, but he’s probably a #2 at best. It’s hard to judge Gettis based on the erratic QB play last year and we don’t know how he’ll respond to the injury. I hope Gettis comes back 100% because I think this offense is great for him. But I honestly can’t see Gettis, LaFell,Pilares and Edwards as a very solid WR corps when Smitty finally decides to hang it up.

by JDeLong42 on Nov 25, 2011 11:46 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah

When Smitty hangs up the cleats I believe we won’t be the same for awhile… Hopefully Smitty mentors Pilares to get his attitude and skills then we’ll have Smitty 2.0 (I doubt he’ll be anything like Smitty but there’s a possibility)

by rscott94 on Nov 25, 2011 11:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I really wish Smitty can somehow find a way to put his fired up attitude

into all our wideouts.

by kasayfan4 on Nov 26, 2011 12:01 AM EST up reply actions

+1

by rscott94 on Nov 26, 2011 12:05 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

What about

Gettis, LaFell, Pilares, Edwards and Quick.

Let’s not forget we do have very good TEs.

by kasayfan4 on Nov 26, 2011 12:03 AM EST up reply actions

That scares me to be honest

When I see Gettis back and see Edwards and Pilares get more playing time I’d feel more comfortable

Yes we do even if Shockey doesn’t resign we have Barnidge

by rscott94 on Nov 26, 2011 12:09 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Gettis, Edwards & Pilares

All have the speed to be a deep threat. Edwards showed in the preseason (granted against mostly backups) that he could consistently get open but couldn’t make the catches through traffic. Gettis apparently wasn’t impressing very much in the preseason before he was injured. Pilares hasn’t really been given much of a chance but definitely has some upside and is also still learning the ins and outs of being a WR.

The point? Between those 3 guys I’m optimistic that someone rises up and becomes a clutch player. They just have to have the work ethic and put in the time. They have the potential.

"One step at a time"

by mcdonaldwr on Nov 26, 2011 3:43 AM EST up reply actions

If Gettis comes back healthy....

Who needs Blackmon, when we got Gettis.

by Zack Bowring on Nov 25, 2011 11:43 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

I think the problem with that is

that draft day will happen before we know if he will come back healthy

by jovox on Nov 26, 2011 7:20 AM EST up reply actions

We were surprised to see the Panthers even keep a FB at the start of the season

I am surprised to see Tony F do so well in Dallas…maybe it was simply the way he was being used? Maybe better players around him? ;) naaah

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by Jaxon on Nov 26, 2011 9:18 AM EST reply actions

This could also be more of added attempts at improving special teams

I love hearing stories like Adams…a kid works his tail off to impress the coaches and finally gets his shot. I hope to see him on the field Sunday

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by Jaxon on Nov 26, 2011 9:24 AM EST up reply actions

Edwards

I hate to bust your bubble, but you app. state people need to get real and quit being homers. he had his chance in last preseason game. did you see the 3 drops. and all of them were for first down. I understand your loyalties but your first loyalty should be toward be improving panthers. hell be cut when the season is over. trust me, this was not one of hurneys shining moments. we basically traded 1st. pick in 2nd. round for this guy.

by oldpanther on Nov 26, 2011 9:45 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

by DownForce on Nov 26, 2011 11:01 AM EST reply actions

Steve Smith was drafted in the 3rd Round

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by Son of a Newton on Nov 26, 2011 1:59 PM EST up reply actions