Dan Connor to Test Free Agent Market in 2012
Here, I was behind Jon from Day One," said Connor, a third-round pick in 2008. "It’ll be interesting to see how it plays out and maybe getting into a situation where they want me to be the guy. I’m kind of excited about it. It’s exciting to see how it shakes out. Obviously, I’d love to stay here. I like it here and I think this team’s going to be really good next year. It’s something I want to be a part of."
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Good for him
I’m glad we have Connor and I’m really glad that the environment in Carolina is one that draws people here but if he wants a lot of money to be re-signed I think they should let him go. I also feel like despite wanting to be apart of the big stuff next year that Dan would relish the opportunity to start somewhere and there are several teams that could use a legit 4-3 MLB
"One step at a time"
Good Luck
He’s been a very vauable back up. I think somebody will sign him to start for them. But not for big money.
I wish him the best..he's a classy guy that deserves to start somewhere..
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Honestly, I'm a little worried...
I’d be very happy for him if he ended up with a starting role somewhere, which he’s certainly talented enough to land. At the same time, the depth that we do have has been tested by injuries (ranging from minor to serious), and there’s a noticeable talent dropoff once you get past the regular starters, Connor, and Senn. Let’s be honest, the odds against Davis returning to full form and NOT tearing his ACL yet again are not in his favor (not impossible for him to remain healthy, but it would be irresponsible to expect he’d manage to not re-injure himself).
Anyway, Connor is a classy guy; like I said, I’d be happy for him if he could land a starting role somewhere. I just hope that the F.O. makes sure that they have enough talented depth to pick up the slack in case of injuries.
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I definitely would not be against using a mid round draft pick on a MLB if he leaves. You point about injuries is the number 1 concern. Definitely need quality depth at that position.
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yeah if we let him go we may need to address MLB in the draft or sign a solid back up. I love Dan but he will cost more then he is worth to us now. He isn’t a starter on this team but he is a very good back up. Somewhere else..like Philly perhaps he will be worth the money to start. I wish him luck in his career but i think chances of him being a Panther next year is less than 1%. Only way he returns is if no team shows interest in giving him a starting role..which i dont see happening
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by MMA_PITBULL on Dec 29, 2011 11:03 AM EST up reply actions
It definately puts us on the spot if our linebackers go down.
With Davis constantly on and off IR and Dan Connor off the roster completely, our greatest strength on the depth chart could quickly disappear. On the flip side of the coin if we go DT in the draft and we get a good one, the linebackers don’t become as significant a position for our Panthers. We could always try to grab up a linebacker in the middle rounds of the draft, they have a pretty good success ratio at the next level.
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I have a bias towards Connor 'cos frankly I like to see white players on my team.
That said he’s a step too slow to play MLB in a 4-3 I think.
He’s also not great in coverage, which kind of takes him out of the running for SLB ‘cos he can’t cover a TE. I think that injury sapped some of his athleticism relegating him to a backup role OR a ‘Thumper’ in a 3-4 (the other ILB).
If I’m in the Front Office I offer him a contract fitting of a backup and wish him well if he decides to leave for a starting role elsewhere.
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I have a bias towards Connor ’cos frankly I like to see white players on my team.
umm WTF?
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by MMA_PITBULL on Dec 29, 2011 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
Wow. And people here think I’m bad?
by PantherTrain on Dec 29, 2011 12:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
saying you like to see white players on your team wasn’t a joke though. race should never matter when it comes to who is on the field or on the team. Best players make the squad.
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Race doesn't matter. Where did I say that?
I’m white, I like to see white players play football. That’s not racist, that’s just honest. The world is far too PC these days.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
That isn’t PC that is moronic. You should want to see the best players on the team and on the field. Im white i wanna see white players play football..then watch Soccer
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I would love to see a member of my tribe playing well for the Panthers
Is that racist or is it simply me wanting to see someone from my ethnicity succeed at a very high level?
I also want the best player possible playing the position.
The two thoughts aren’t mutually exclusive.
(I don’t know if this was the thought pattern of Oldham or not, but in my opinion, wanting someone from your own race/tribe/family/culture to succeed is not racist).
Exactly, I didn't think it was that difficult to get.
I watch a sport that’s roughly 75% black. It’d be a struggle to be a racist based on those figures.
Which tribe btw?
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
I feel you, dude.
It’s like an alarm goes off in the heads of Americans when any subject of race is mentioned.
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by BusyBeingAwesome on Dec 30, 2011 8:58 AM EST up reply actions
That's not any different than black people saying they would like to see more black QBs.
I don’t think it was as racist as people make it out to be. Myself I don’t care what color as long as they play well but I can understand people wanting their race to play. Look at all the rage when Tiger Woods won the Masters Tournament,
STICK THE KNIFE IN AND TURN IT!!!!!
Works both ways you know.
There are no white corners in the NFL? Why not?
by jojoisthemann on Dec 30, 2011 5:11 AM EST up reply actions
You don't care why my race are severely under represented at the CB position??!?!?!?!
by jojoisthemann on Dec 30, 2011 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
Not really.
Maybe if I got a piece of their contract I would be more concerned.
STICK THE KNIFE IN AND TURN IT!!!!!
You know every race of people in the world play soccer, and play it well.
That point is entirely ridiculous.
by jojoisthemann on Dec 30, 2011 5:09 AM EST up reply actions
You really need to keep in mind that here in the States, we used to keep slaves, then had a big war
and stuff. And while much racial bias has been overcome, it’s still a sensitive topic here. Just a bit of advice to a friend across the Atlantic, you might want to exercise restraint in this area.
So much to be done, and so few people willing to do it for me.
Yes, but...
Have all races been masters at some point?
Ahh, Ahhh? See what I did there?
"One step at a time"
I like Connor don't love him
One time at training camp (band Camp…joke I know) I saw Beason. I asked Connor if Beason was coming out to sign. He said he didn’t know. Wasn’t agitated. Beason didn’t but Dan waa cool about it Tangent…there has been slavery in England, Ireland, Africa pre atlantic slave trade, and eastern Europe. Haven’t you ever seen Sparticus? (sarcasm font). But seriously it’s ignorant to think Americans invented slavery. Some slaves were sent to South America to harvest sugar cane etc…
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by JohnnyMac080 on Dec 30, 2011 12:38 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Slavery goes way back further than what most people realize. There were slaves in Ancient Egypt, Sumeria, and Assyria; just to name a few.
In fact, Slavery was even mentioned in the Code of Hammurabi as an established institution in c. 1760 BC, so it’s been around for quite some time.
Does that make it right? Of course not…but let’s not be ignorant and say that “Americans invented it.”
(JonnyMac…I’m not saying you made that statement. I’m basically expanding on your point.)
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I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
Race does matter.
Each race has their own characteristics which will affect their ability as athletes. Black people can run faster than whites. Asians are naturally smaller. All these things will affect how people play.
History has a role in this too. Black QBs are all characterised as mobile ones because historically that is what they have been rather than pocket passers. White receivers are always called “Wes Welker type” receivers because recently he has been the most successful one. Anyone who says that race never comes into their consideration when looking at football players is a liar. You never think of a white receiver as a Randy Moss type guy who can outrun and out- jump anyone. You don’t see white NFL cornerbacks because they aren’t fast enough.
If this view makes me racist then I guess I am one. All races are different. Why can’t we just accept that.
I’m in no way saying one race should be picked over another. Whoever is the better player should play no matter if they are black or white or range from drinking too much Sunny D.
by jojoisthemann on Dec 30, 2011 5:24 AM EST up reply actions
Well.....
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
you want to see white people?
so, forget anybody of asian or latin ethnicity… just whites? yep, that is racist.
better get 'em now!
by scatterbrain on Dec 29, 2011 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
I understand where Oldham is coming from
It’s just cool to see someone break the mold. The majority of players in the NFL are black, so it’s refreshing to see people of other ethnicities (not just white) having success. Just like it’s nice to see more African Americans making it in professional baseball, a sport dominated by Whites and Latinos.
Look guys
We’re not the Browns or Bengals or whichever Ohio team that was making race an issue. I think we have some of the most talented of players of every race on the team. Can’t we all just get along?
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by Disciple of Carolina on Dec 30, 2011 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
I think you totally took his point the wrong way.
I don't always fail, but when I do...
I do it awesomely.
by BusyBeingAwesome on Dec 30, 2011 9:00 AM EST up reply actions
everybody is hating
don’t worry man, I wanna see azns in the NFL… hell, I’ll take em in any sport lol
Ha! Yeah there's a severe lack of asians and latinos in the NFL.
Not sure why.
The Japanese and Latin Americans own baseball – so there is that?
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
this was a really stupid thread
but you did word that poorly OldhamA
Also, I don’t know why you have a desire to see more white people. The QB position is dominated by whites…which you see all the time. I don’t have a desire to see Indians in the NFL because I know while some of us have good speed, we don’t have the height or build to last. That’s why we do IT.
by Atlantapanther on Dec 30, 2011 1:15 AM EST up reply actions
Which to me, is precisely what makes it cool to see.
I don’t have a desire to see Indians in the NFL because I know while some of us have good speed, we don’t have the height or build to last.
I don't always fail, but when I do...
I do it awesomely.
by BusyBeingAwesome on Dec 30, 2011 9:01 AM EST up reply actions
I get what OldhamA is saying and I don't see a problem with it.
I doubt he meant place less talented white guys ahead of black guys.
People make mountains out of molehills when it comes to race.
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by Swamp Panther on Dec 30, 2011 10:27 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I have felt like Connor has been a real blessing this year...
However, he is slow, poor in coverage, and gets injured quite often. I don’t see any way we bring him back…I would look mid-to-late round and draft a replacement or perhaps through free-agency. On a side note, I couldn’t have been more disappointed in the play of Omar Gaither. I thought he was stout enough to play MLB and quick enough to play OLB…Wrong, he was out classed every time he stepped on the field. We may need to draft 2 LB’s come draft day an ILB and an OLB, for depth if nothing else…
Connor has not played like I thought he would this year
But I hope he gets a shot to start somewhere
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I bet my roomates he would make it to the pro bowl...
Lets just say I have to buy a Chic-fil-a Nugget platter for the Bama LSU game. (Sorry Bojangles I’m in Georgia)
If Beason is not 100%
Our hand could be forced. I don’t want another TD situation on our hands. Connor may not be the guy, but we should have a “Justin Case” plan for sure…
I don't think our "Just in Case"
Needs to cost as much as Connor well though. I like the guy and I think he’s a good player and great teammate but people seem to be giving him a pretty big pass. He hasn’t looked great this season (could be new scheme but Anderson & Senn eventually had great games with the same challenges) & he is kind of injury prone himself. I hope he gets a job somewhere else & thrives; he’s a classy guy.
"One step at a time"
Kinda saw this one coming.
It was good to have him in the wings the past couple seasons….Lord knows we needed him.
I like to think of myself as a one-man wolfpack.
Didn't Thomas Williams play MLB for a while?
And if I remember correctly he wasn’t that bad….
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by rscott94 on Dec 29, 2011 3:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Good call.
Our Honey Badger (Williams) has been out of sight out of mind since going on IR. He played well, I thought.
I like to think of myself as a one-man wolfpack.
Thomas Williams & Jason Phillips
are MLB’s first. I think we’d be alright and better off against the cap with those guys verse Dan.
"One step at a time"
Got to say I agree with the Thinking that Dan Connor is a starting MLB and a dozen
or more teams elsewhere. he is more than just solid back up, but he remindes at time of a another Dan we had at MLB, one that was concussed more often than not. Has Conner played a full season yet?
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Was it connor that used to have a twitter and was absolutely hilarious?
by panthers_FTW on Dec 30, 2011 12:56 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Yes
I miss that
"What do want to say to those critics now?"
"Just sit back and watch the show." -Cam Newton
By absolutely hilarious you mean a couple of times?
I think we all got a little carried away by them considering he hasn’t come up with anything else since.
by Atlantapanther on Dec 30, 2011 1:18 AM EST up reply actions
Hasnt come up with anything since bc he gor rid of his twitter. But when he had one all his posts were golden
by panthers_FTW on Dec 30, 2011 8:26 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Maybe he got rid of his twitter because he ran out of jokes. :-)
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by BusyBeingAwesome on Dec 30, 2011 9:03 AM EST up reply actions
If Connor Leaves
Won’t we have a better chance to receive supplementary draft picks? Still confused at the formula at how all that works…But additional later rounds picks could mean a shiny new punter or a Jeff Demps.
by jmob on Dec 30, 2011 1:34 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Compensatory was on the tip of my tongue...would have Killed me all night. Thanks!
Something to look forward to then! On that subject I can’t wait to see how RR drafts over a couple of years, I think he has a great eye for talent. Finding a MLB would be childs play for him. I really like James-Michael Johnson SR out of Nevada as a later round pick up. He has a good head on his shoulders, and was a tackling machine this year with 95 tackles. He racked up 13 total tackles against a ranked Southern Miss team and added a sack in their bowl game this year. Just spit-balling though!
We are going to get a couple of late round compensatory picks for this draft.
For guys like Richard Marshall, Jeff King, and Dante Rosario.
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by Son of a Newton on Dec 30, 2011 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
This has the feeling of another Dan Morgan vs Will Witherspoon scenario
No doubt Connor’s going to want to start, and get paid as a starter. Which just isn’t happening with a healthy Jon Beason.
Like Morgan we have to decide between the better but potentially injury prone LB and the lesser but stable LB. Few would say to keep Connor over Beason (myself incuded), but we got screwed keeping Morgan.
This is how I roll, animal print pants out control.
Beason doesn't have near the injury problems Morgan had.
Also, if Morgan stayed healthy or we would have kept WW, we wouldn’t have got Beason at all.
Yeah, this wasn't very surprising. But Part of me hoped he would come back next year.
However, with our current cap ordeal, It wasn’t feasible for us to pay him starters money, or anything close to it.
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by Son of a Newton on Dec 30, 2011 12:17 PM EST reply actions
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