Free Agent CB Market Presents a Challenge to Panthers

by Jaxon on Jul 27, 2011 9:27 AM EDT in Panther News & Notes

One change to the Panthers defensive secondary that up till now was a foregone conclusion was the exit of CB Richard Marshall. Marshall played his first 3 seasons as the nickel CB but after Ken Lucas was released he assumed the spot opposite Chris Gamble. Marshall was pretty effective at the nickel but not so much on the outside. So much so at times he moved backed to the middle while 2nd year Captain Munnerlyn moved outside.

No problem if Marshall leaves right? Plenty of options out there... Let's take a look as of this morning this is who seem to be viable options...after the jump...

These are the names I recognize as true CBs but I might have included a safety on accident. This is not all CB's just the ones I've heard of:

Brent Grimes - Atl

Brandon Carr - KC

Husain Abdullah - Minn

Brian Williams - Atl

Chris Carr - Balt

Ashton Youboty - Buf

Jonathan Joseph - Cinn

Tye Hill - Det

Chris Houston - Det

Melvin Bullitt = Indy

Lito Sheppard - Minn

Antonio Cromartie - NYJ

~~Quinton Mikell - Phi~~

So there are a few neames that seem like they would be good starters like Mickell, Sheppard and of course Aso & Cromartie. But I've feeling any degree of confidence the Panthers will even offer those two.

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Is Brent Grimes available?

If so…sign that guy, he’s a baller.

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by Vagus on Jul 27, 2011 9:29 AM EDT reply actions

CB's Brent Grimes & Brandon Carr Are RFA's

Both Grimes and Carr are restricted free agents, Carr would cost a 1st round pick, but i’m not sure about Grimes (probably the same).

by PanthersRoar on Jul 27, 2011 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions

Take Quintin Mikell off the list...

Two reasons:

1 – He’s a safety, not a cornerback.

2 – He just agreed to a 4 year deal with the Rams.

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by BW Smith on Jul 27, 2011 9:32 AM EDT reply actions

got it...

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by Jaxon on Jul 27, 2011 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions

How is Hogan's knee recovery going?

I haven’t heard anything about him since the draft (probably a good thing). When he’s full speed, he is going to be relevant right away.

by jnrumsey on Jul 27, 2011 9:33 AM EDT reply actions

It is going well

I talked to a couple of peeps I know @ the organization when I called up to upgrade my PSLs, I was asking about the DTs we drafted and they brought Hogan up on their own. The feeling is that he will be the steal of the draft (I personally think Ziemba will be).

Anyway the word from the organization is that he is good to go and they have no concerns about the knee. Whether or not that is true…..who knows for sure?

by manu4t on Jul 28, 2011 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions

I’d sign Brent Grimes in a heartbeat.

Coach Rivera, may we please have one of these FA Nnamdi Asomugha or Jonathan Joseph

by Lazy Dog on Jul 27, 2011 9:37 AM EDT reply actions

I would do it just to burn the Falcons.....

LOL.

Seriously he had his moments but he didnt do much when it counted v Green Bay last year.

by manu4t on Jul 28, 2011 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions

But had rather have JJ if the price is some what right.

Coach Rivera, may we please have one of these FA Nnamdi Asomugha or Jonathan Joseph

by Lazy Dog on Jul 27, 2011 9:38 AM EDT reply actions

+1

I really want Joseph

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by PughDaddy73 on Jul 27, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions

I would love to have him too but

can we afford him? He would definitely fit into the youth movement.

by manu4t on Jul 28, 2011 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions

I'd love to have him too...

NFL Network is reporting the Lions are very interested in him.

Not that that means anything for sure, just the first thing I’ve heard about a teams interest in him.

by MindMachine on Jul 27, 2011 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions

JJ is going to command some coin and be in high demand....

I still would love to see it happen.

by brettdigitty79 on Jul 27, 2011 9:42 AM EDT reply actions

Brent Grimes

…..Not available. he’s a restricted free agent

by Blahbla on Jul 27, 2011 9:45 AM EDT reply actions

We also have the options of moving Sherrod Martin back to corner and I think Brandon hogan will be good once he is healthy

by JG123 on Jul 27, 2011 10:02 AM EDT reply actions

But then we have to get a Safety

And I dont think we have one on the roster who can start. Keep him where he is and let Munnerlyn have a shot at the starting job, we can get a mid-tier CB to rotate in on dime packages since Mun is mostly a nickel guy.

by manu4t on Jul 28, 2011 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Look for a serviceable 3rd or 4th year veteran to be signed

I doubt we throw a lot of money at this position. We have some decent young talent at the position for depth, and Munnerlyn showed last season he can handle the task. I think we’ll sign someone, but I don’t think it’ll be anyone like Joseph. I’m not saying I’m opposed to it, I’m just saying it might not happen.

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by Tarheel Soldier on Jul 27, 2011 11:34 AM EDT reply actions

I really think all we need is a couple bodies.

Unless Gamble is cut, which would shock me. I’m confident a Gamble/Munnerlynn combo is a good starting pair, and Mclain and Hogan look like they could handle a nickel role in a pinch. Mclain wasn’t stellar last year though and Hogan has that ACL injury. So someone like Ashton Youboty, Chris Carr, Josh Wilson, or, best choice imo, Lito Sheppard would be useful, just in case.

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by Flowing Willow on Jul 27, 2011 11:39 AM EDT reply actions