Serendipity, thy name is 'cuts'
by James Dator on Aug 29, 2011 1:12 PM EDT
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PrintReporting live from the 'moves that make too much sense' headquarters here in CSR, the Tennesee Titans and Dallas Cowboys have released DT Jovan Haye and G Andre Gurode respectively. Following a week where the Carolina Panthers weaknesses were exposed on the offensive an defensive lines it just so happens two players emerge who could play the role of stop-gap very nicely.
Undeniably the Panthers were waiting to see what kind of players hit the open market when cuts occurred, and judging from the talent we're seeing lately it's indicative of a league where all 32 teams are looking to get younger, or in the process of building with young talent. Carolina sit somewhere in the middle after starting the youth movement last year, but now due to injuries and lack of development they find themselves in need of talent in the trenches.
Andre Gurode is a five time pro-bowler whose skills are still of an NFL caliber. He was released when he became unwilling to restructure his contract with the Dallas Cowboys. Gurode may carry a price tag as hefty as his frame though, with numerous teams in the league needing offensive line help and Gurode is the best option available at this time. Should the Panthers sign him it would solidify a line that could be without Geoff Schwartz in 2011, presuming he will be placed on IR tomorrow due to his hip injury, a scenario which is becoming all the more likely.
More after the jump
For Tennessee Titans DT Jovan Haye his NFL career could come full circle with a return to Carolina, the team that drafted him in 2005. While he is a smaller DT (6'2", 277lbs) he is a player with starting experience who could help hold the line at the under tackle spot and take a lot of the pressure off rookies Sione Fua and Terrell McClain. Haye's best season occurred in 2007 when he amassed 68 tackles and 6 sacks for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while he hasn't played at that performance level again he is still more talented than anyone we have on the roster and the most ready to contribute.
It is important to note that both Gurode and Haye are 'vested veterans' as defined in the CBA, so rather than becoming waiver targets they are immediately paid, released and become unrestricted free agents, so Carolina would have competition.
What do you think Panthers fans? Should we go after Gurode and Haye?
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I voted both...
I would kick the tires on both, but if I had to choose one over the other I’d pick Gurode…we need someone other than Turnstile at RG if Schwartz can’t play.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
+1
I voted both also we need help on both sides of the ball.
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by Panther4Life!!! on Aug 29, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
If Gurode is willing to move back to guard......
I think he would be a good pick up. He will probably be too expensive though. Somebody in need of a center will probably pay him more.
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Signing A C To Play G Isn't A Good Idea & Neither He Or Haye Will Sign For What They Are worth Now
Max amount they are worth now, and what the would have made (inside).
Gurode – $2 million ($5.5 million)
Haye – $1 million ($6.7 million over 2 years)
Gurode was a guard for years.
Football players are not so rigid.
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
The only difference between playing center and guard is if you play guard you don’t get the free massage 45 times a game.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
lol
Dems the perks of the trade!
In situations like this when things are bad, the easy thing to do is fold up the tent, just pack it up and accept it. But winners and people who are successful realize that when things get tough, it’s an opportunity to define yourself. They realize that in this moment, you can do something great. - Jon Beason
by Tarheel Soldier on Aug 29, 2011 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
That is why so many ticklish linemen don't play center.
With a name like Lesbian I have to be awesome!
by Lesbian Montgomery on Aug 29, 2011 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Me. lmfao i remember back in HS they tried to put me in at C when our Center was hurt
and i originally play RG has soon has he stuck his hands underneath my butt i started dying lool
But Gurode Hasn't Played G In 6 Years "ERL", He Will Want To Go Where He Can Play C
by PanthersRoar on Aug 29, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not convinced of this.
Unless he’s actually said it.
I don't always fail, but when I do...
I do it awesomely.
by BusyBeingAwesome on Aug 30, 2011 8:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Pick up Gurode!
An offensive line with Gross, Wharton, Kalil, Gurode and Otah could open running lanes for Obama and Biden if they were in the backfield!
It would also give some of the younger linemen time to develop while giving BAMF time to truly evaluate their talent.
Yeah except Obama always runs left
Hey-ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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by Tater596 on Aug 29, 2011 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
I couldn't help but chuckle at this.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I was thinking of making a baseball related pun.
This however will do just nicely. Lol!
"Once again the trousers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
That reminds me of that OJ Simpson Joke.
He played for the Bills, but ran with the Broncos.
With a name like Lesbian I have to be awesome!
by Lesbian Montgomery on Aug 29, 2011 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
“Here comes Al Cowlings and his trusty white steed…”
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~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
by ERL on Aug 29, 2011 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
", the man we believe to be Al Cowlings."
"If ya ain't first, you're last."
- Ricky Bobby's Dad
"There is no evidence that the tongue is connected to the brain."
-Frank Tyger
by KaiserBromley on Aug 29, 2011 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Haye you may be able to get on Veteran minimum.
Gurode is a different story. He didn’t re-negotiate his contract because he still thinks he is worth that kind of money. I say grab a less expensive option like his former teammate Leonard Davis. We need to keep our cash for CB’s and monster DT’s.
With a name like Lesbian I have to be awesome!
by Lesbian Montgomery on Aug 29, 2011 1:31 PM EDT reply actions
Does anyone else have a feeling Romo is going to struggle again this year?
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by Lesbian Montgomery on Aug 29, 2011 1:33 PM EDT reply actions
I do. Every year.
Because I don’t think he’s very good.
He crumbles faster under pressure than…than…well something that crumbles quickly under pressure.
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~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
something that crumbles quickly under pressure
You mean the creator of the “self-sack”, David Carr?
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I Googled "Crumble under pressure"
This was one of the images. I don’t know why, but I’m glad as hell it is.
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by ALAC on Aug 29, 2011 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Good gracious.
I think I just crumbled.
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~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
Damn. That is all.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
Really?
I don’t know why, but I’m glad as hell it is
I know exactly why, and it’s the reason I’m not getting any work done for the next 15 minutes.
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15 minutes?
It’s gonna take you 15 minutes?
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I've been working on my endurance.
Mrs. Tater appreciates it.
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by Tater596 on Aug 29, 2011 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
And he has the nerve to blame the carpal tunnel on ‘work.’
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~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
What Happens If You Pull Her Belly Button Rip Cord?
by PanthersRoar on Aug 29, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats not a rip cord...
It’s the thread to her top… just a couple more tugs.
by Panthster on Aug 30, 2011 10:25 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Work should thank me
I have developed the strongest wrists and forearms in the entire IT department
And yes, those are plural. Gotta be prepared. Never know when you might lose a limb.
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lol...plus, you don't wanna end up like this...
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
by BW Smith on Aug 29, 2011 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
LOL
The context of this picture…
Quagmire just found out about the internet (and subsequently, internet porn)…
“What? I that crappy dial-up think that takes forever? What? I thought it was just for nerds, why didn’t you guys tell me!”
And this picture is Quagmire, roughly a week after being told about the internet.
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
btw, she doesnt even look real
She literally looks like a mannequin. I think it’s here facial expression… yeah…
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How the heck did you manage to look at her facial expression?
Official member of the 2011 Panthers Mafia
The same way you managed to type this comment
Eventually the underboob becomes less interesting, as do the finger in the waistline, as do the underboob, and the fingers in the wai….
… what was i saying?
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And ALAC... your sig has never been more appropriate
“Keep Pounding”
aye aye Cap’n!
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Can I get...
a USA chant!! This is one thing the Chinese don’t have better then we do…although I’m pretty sure it can be bought at a price
They've actually claimed the rights to it, as part of a debt repayment program...
/sarcasm?
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
Totally joking.
But the fact that this scenario is feasible is a bit depressing.
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
Maybe they can help develop that Brooklyn Decker Booby Bouncy castle we want outside the stadium
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Good idea...
At least we know the labor will be cheap.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
by BW Smith on Aug 29, 2011 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well played.
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~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
The front of my pants just crumbled
under pressure
So much to be done, and so few people willing to do it for me.
I have NEVER been impressed by Romo.
That is all.
Newton for '11 ROY!
Walker for '11 ROY!
Biyombo for '11 DPOY!
I'm pretty impressed with the snatch he hauls in.
Not too shabby for a big eared goofy looking joker. Not to impressed with his game though.
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heh...ok, he does that have much going for him, at least.
Newton for '11 ROY!
Walker for '11 ROY!
Biyombo for '11 DPOY!
They wouldn’t touch him with a 39 1/2 foot pole if he soled insurance.
That’s the frustrating part. (For me anyway….No, I don’t sell insurance.)
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
Then he would be Satan's agent
In situations like this when things are bad, the easy thing to do is fold up the tent, just pack it up and accept it. But winners and people who are successful realize that when things get tough, it’s an opportunity to define yourself. They realize that in this moment, you can do something great. - Jon Beason
by Tarheel Soldier on Aug 30, 2011 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions
That would be even cooler.
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
Erm - he puts up a lot of points.
Although he turns the ball over a ton too, so that’s a big negative.
I’m very impressed he’s got to where he has from where he started – East Michigan was it? He’s a reasonable starting QB in the NFL. More than I can say for most QBs.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
No, I don't
I think the Cowboys offense does quite well this season. I hate the Cowboys!
I have to laugh at all you Romo haters, you wouldn’t want Romo as your starting QB? I appreciate a guy that wasn’t drafted that can somehow hold his own is this league. I guess some of youtz thought Kurt Warner was overrated as well?
No Kurt Warner won meaninful games.
And I would not want Romo as my QB. Last season, I’d have taken you as my QB. This year, I wouldn’t trade our QB for anyone not named Aaron Rodgers (if we’re talking about the long-term).
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
Thanks ERL!
Last season, I’d have taken you as my QB.
That means a lot! LOL
Of those four, the only one I’d consider would be Freeman.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
Roethlisberger is getting too old to trade a 22 year old high-ceiling prospect for.
Flacco is extremely overrated and relies on Baltimore’s defense to hide his deficiencies.
Matt Ryan doesn’t scream “Top 3 QB” at me.
I’d take Freeman because he’s essentially Cam Newton with a few years experience under his belt.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
You wouldn't rather have Jimmy Clausen?
Why…why…I’m stunned.
(JK. Yeah, we were talking about Cam, as you know.)
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~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
Of course not.
You’d trade Cam Newton for a bag of Twizzlers if someone offered them to you, and you probably don’t even like licorice.
But that’s alright…I’d do the same for Clausen. ;-)
I like the fact that we seldom agree — it keeps things interesting.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
Black or red licorice?
This matters…lol.
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
lol
I actually like both, so either one would be fine with me.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
Yeah.
Ben is almost 30.
Flacco sucks.
Ryan is good, but I don’t think he’s getting that much better than he is right now.
We have a Robocop version of Josh Freeman already.
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
Roethlisberger is exceptional. He's got 5 good years in him.
Ryan is also very, very good. He’s a franchise QB.
Flacco isn’t as good as those two, but he’s still a very good NFL QB.
I’d actually also add Rivers to that list (the list of guys I’d trade Newton for in a heartbeat).
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
Now I'd consider trading him for Rivers.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
It would be fine to think about a swap, in theory.
The practical, logistical application of said swap would be the hard part for me.
As you sign that card, you don’t know what you are giving away. You know what you are getting, yes.
But I think its the same thought process that occurred before the draft. The ’what happens if we pass, AND…"
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
Doing everything they can to get Gurode would be the smartest thing the team can do at this point. Even if the team knows they are likely not to win much this year, you have to do everything possible to keep your QB protected, especially a rookie. Gurode has to be a priority considering the shit right side we have on this O-line.
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Both
Hurney needs to get this deal done ASAP!
by PaperMaker910 on Aug 29, 2011 1:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I voted neither, but....
That’s because of their current salaries. If they willing to take less, then I’d say let’s kick the tires. I also think better options will become available.
I think it's a combination of ability and price...
If you have a budget (which the Panthers do), then you have to consider how much players are going to cost relative to their ability.
Example: You and your wife are both hungry, and you have $20. You can either a) order one filet mignon and share it, or b) go to Bojangles, both eat a full meal, and have some money left over in case you need to stop and get gas on the way home. In both cases you get food. In the first, you may get a better meal, but you both get less because you have to share due to the high cost, but in the second you both get a good meal that’s just as filling and you have money left over in case of an emergency.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I wanna know where you are finding a $20 filet that is worth a damn
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Filet Mignon is Filet Mignon, as long as it’s cooked Medium Rare.
Ok, not really…but it was the best I could come up with okay…STOP PRESSURING ME! :-)
/kidding
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
(James misses the analogy and makes this about steaks)
I bought filet a few weeks ago from the Fresh Market on sale… $16 for two grass-fed Angus filets….
Granted, I had to cook them… but yeah…. steak…
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Grass fed cow steaks are so much better than poo fed cow steaks.
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by Lesbian Montgomery on Aug 29, 2011 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
The Fresh Market is a great place to get meats
Unfortunately, since I’m south of Greensboro I have a long drive to get there. But their meats are excellent.
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and btw, I hate going out and getting steak now
I can always cook a steak for myself that ends up better tasting and cheaper.
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exactly...
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
Honestly, I prefer cooking steak myself...
It’s the one thing that I can cook better than just about any restaurant. (I say just about any because if I go to a 5-star joint that charges $50+ for a steak, it’s going to be better than mine.) I am picky about how I like mine cooked, and hardly anyone can cook a steak medium rare. It’s a basic concept that most line cooks don’t possess.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
The most frustrating thing is that once you learn the basics it’s the simplest thing in the world….
My basic technique for a medium rare steak is as follows:
- Sear for 1:30 each side
- Put in oven for 3 minutes at 500 degrees
That’s it… simple as pie
It really is that simple.
It blows my mind that people who work in food service for a living can’t figure this out.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
Aye. The perfect steak isn't rocket science provided you have a grill that can give consistent heat
I like to press a little kosher salt and black pepper into each side of mine. I prefer medium, so i go about 2-3 minutes on each side. Then after it’s done, I put it on a plate, wrap in aluminum foil, and let it sit for about 10 minutes so it seals all those juices in.
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The main thing that bothers me is people who flip it more than once
The only time I even move mine outside the single flip is if I want those nice diamond shape grill marks, and the just requires a 90 degree rotation.
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I can't stand to watch someone butcher a steak like that. (no pun intended)
Don’t flip the steak more than once.
I don’t even do the diamond shaped grill marks most of the time because I don’t like moving my steaks at all.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
Traeger Grills, No Need to Flip!
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by Lesbian Montgomery on Aug 29, 2011 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I have to flip her as well
I can’t stand the idea that I didn’t work both side equally well.
I think the biggest problem most people have is easily solved...
Most people (I think) don’t let the steak rest at room temperature at least 15 minutes prior to cooking it. If you don’t do this key step, the steak is cold in the middle and won’t cook properly. You have to get the steak to room temperature before you can cook it. Also, you have to pat the steak dry before putting any salt/pepper/spices on it…damp steak will not sear correctly.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I've got it.
First official CSR cookout needs to be a bring your own steak day. We just need someone with a decent size grill. Sounds like we have plenty of good BBQ’ers!
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Sign me up!
That would be freaking awesome.
Bring your own steak, and bring your own beer.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
You're in.
(You were in anyway, but you get the point.)
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
and I meant to say tailgate.
Either one works, just seems we’d have a better crowd if we did it on a game day.
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thats because the moisture on the outside starts
To immedately boil. And while that may not affectthe whole thing it toughens the outside of the steak. Mmmmm steak!
by braves&panthers4ever on Aug 29, 2011 2:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I found a South African seasoning blend at Trader Joes
I put a little of that and some smoked salt on it.
Mmmm! Mm Mm Mm! Mmmmmmmmm! Mmm Mmm!
I don't always fail, but when I do...
I do it awesomely.
by BusyBeingAwesome on Aug 29, 2011 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
"Did you say Steak?"
FYI:
I interpreted the “Mmmm….” first as you saying it was yummers.
Second, it made me think about that scene from What About Bob.
Lastly, it reminded me of the dialog (if you will) between Herbert from Family Guy and his dog.
Dunno why, just though I’d share that with you in hopes that it might positively affect your day. Lol.
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
I love that scene in What About Bob.
Of course, I love practically every scene in What About Bob, but that’s beside the point.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
Lol I figure if my dog could talk
He’d just say mmm the whole time he was eating. It would be so annoying.
I don't always fail, but when I do...
I do it awesomely.
by BusyBeingAwesome on Aug 29, 2011 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Man did I ever pick the wrong delay to delay my lunch break.
I’m outta here.
Newton for '11 ROY!
Walker for '11 ROY!
Biyombo for '11 DPOY!
this is very important...
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
We're talking about my analogy here...the BoBerrys are implied.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I was always upset
That the Panthers medical staff never figured out what was wrong with Haye to begin with… and then just cut him.
A little facts about both players.
Javon Haye – Aside from his athletic achievements, he also performed well academically, graduating with a 4.5 grade point average.
Andre Gurode – Gurode allowed just 7.5 sacks in 2,653 plays over three-plus years as a starter for the Buffaloes at guard and center. In 2003, Bill Parcells was hired as the Cowboys head coach and decided that Gurode’s best position was at guard.
Gurode started 15 games at guard in 2003 and 13 games in 2004 with mixed results, before getting benched for the final two games.
At the start of the 2005 season, Parcells accepted he made a misjudgment by moving Gurode to guard and switched him back to center.
Coach Rivera, is a BAMF..
The issues with Gurode at center stem from his complete and utter inablilty to snap a good ball.
I don't always fail, but when I do...
I do it awesomely.
by BusyBeingAwesome on Aug 29, 2011 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
you can't get over a 4.0 in college...
i would know, i have a 4.0 at clemson
by clemsonPANTHERSnascarKBandBK on Aug 29, 2011 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
But you said "college"......
just kidding
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Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Perhaps it was his HS GPA?
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
Yea, that's what it was.
That’s the problem with people selectively copying and pasting info from Wikipedia.
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o-line
This could be awesome, it night also be disappointing…. Don’t think the team will go for these options.
by LimeyPanther on Aug 29, 2011 2:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Square pegs, round holes
Gurode is an old hat who can play center and thus will command a higher salary from center-deprived teams. Picking him up at guard would put us in the running for highest-paid offensive line in the league without any depth to show for it. Being that we have a solid starter in the making out with injury, we need a serviceable starter, not a star, as a replacement. If we plugged every hole with stars we’d end up with the same situation at a later date with diff positions, but no money to fix it.
Haye is an interesting prospect as a pass-rushing DT, but that’s it: he’s too small to command a lot of attention and tie up blocks for the run game & blitzes. All we need is someone to stuff the run well to create 3rd-and-longs so we can unleash our LBs on those plays. He simlpy doesn’t fit what we’re lacking.
Who?
Being that we have a solid starter in the making out with injury
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Yeah sure, maybe he'll make our team this time around.
/kidding
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
Lol.........
But yea, bring his ass in. I’m up in arms about the whole damn thing. I don’t know what to do, but something’s got to be done.
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That's what we thought last year as well unfortunately...
and then he “tanked” out in the preseason, which at least to me was disappointing cause I thought he’d be a great little find for our team.
Nobody fucks with the Jesus! -Big Lebowski
Yeah. That's pretty much the ole nail.
There goes the whole ‘well maybe he just can’t play OLB in a 3-4, and is strictly a 4-3 guy?’
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
I'm pretty sure that theory was bunk in the first place lol....
especially when he started whining about the Jets “not giving him an opportunity”; I’m sorry, but you’re a high first round pick, and you can’t secure significant playing time in 4 years worth of football? BUSTTTTTTT
Nobody fucks with the Jesus! -Big Lebowski
I agree. Now there is no doubt.
Dude just can’t get off a block.
Classic case of “Looks like Tarzan plays like Jane.”
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
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Please stop insulting Jane ;)
Gholston not in her league.
Really? Gotta admire the Jets for trying and trying on that one.
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We can...
always plug up our offensive line with a FA thats been out for a while now, and he has the size and the weight to plug that hole.. Jarmacus Russel
haha
this actually made me laugh
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by SouthernPanther on Aug 29, 2011 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, well he’s a butt plug tho.
by braves&panthers4ever on Aug 29, 2011 4:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Something tells me what the FO thinks they got what they need in Balmer
So we might not still be in the market at DT unless there really is a game changer that hits the market. Call me crazy, but i think Balmer has more upside than Haye. Let’s just hope he truly has just been playing out of position.
I think Gurode would be an excellent fit, but the only ones who can say for sure are those close to the Schwartz situation. We CANNOT enter the regular season with Turnstile as a starter. We HAVE to get someone else in there. That said, we can’t afford to throw the farm behind Gurode either. If we can get him at around $3m this season we should jump on it, but I don’t know if he will be amicable to that number.
This comment section has officially been Tater'd.
Offensive line is just like a chain
if just one chain is weak, it breaks, and doesn’t work.
Gross is good, Wharton is good, Kalil is very good, MacBern SUCKS, Otah is good.
Schwartz would have solidified this line, but now that he is out we have to get a viable person to take his spot. I really hope they sign Gurode.
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by SouthernPanther on Aug 29, 2011 3:14 PM EDT reply actions
I said no to both
Gurode wants to much $$
Haye is to small to be the plug we want/need
There’s gonna be alot more cuts to come so lets see who else is coming.
CAN'T WAIT!
The question is not how far. The question is, do you possess the constitution, the depth of faith, to go as far is as needed? - El Duche
is it me? ..or does it seem more and more of ESPN's article are becoming "insider" articles?..
Rocking the boat and righting the ship! Making the moves needed...Go Panthers!!!
Yeah.
And the content in said articles is rarely more than rumor and conjecture. The only reason I have access is b/c a family member bought me a 2 year subscription to the magazine, which comes with insider access.
Long story short: Don’t do it.
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~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
I second the "don't do it" message...
I made the mistake of dropping money on the magazine to get the insider access. It’s garbage.
Plus, the magazine is so damn big that it rips apart when you take it out of the mail box, and it’s almost impossible to read while taking a shit.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I agree 100%.
I got the magazine when it first came out. It was better than SI since it came out every two weeks, but that’s not saying much. Now, it doesn’t even matter. No printed sports publication can keep up with the internet. ESPN can suck a big one. Hell, they are usually the last ones to actually “break” news anyway.
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I still get SI because I like it...
[looks around for wife]
And because of the Swimsuit issue. I know I can go to the store and buy it, but nothing beats opening the mailbox and having Brooklyn Decker’s boobies greeting you as you gather the mail.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I second all that has been said about insider
All the stuff on there is right off Twitter, and some of it is just pure BS. I actually saw an article on there a while ago that named Godfrey a CB instead of S. How the hell do you put that on there as a professional?
Total waste of money.
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It's not just you....
that’s exactly what they are doing. They can go to hell.
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Jerry Hughes
Looks like Hughes may be on the bubble in Indy. Would love to have this kid if it’s true.
Coach Rivera, is a BAMF..
Hughes reminds me too much of Brown (and Norwood)
I like the size of CJ and Hardy…Better against the run…
1st Roster Forced Trade, Seahawks CB Kelly Jennings (5-11, 180) For Bengals DT Clinton McDonald (6-2, 297, 4.83-40)
It’s funny that I just posted 2 days or so ago that Jennings was available, and a better option than trading a draft pick for Hanson. Though I do like McDonald, except for around 4 games at the end of last season, he’s spent 2 years on the Bengals Practice Squad.
Dunno that we are in the running for Hanson any more - his price got higher
when AZ lost Toler to an ACL – they are actually thinner than we are at CB right now. Also STL is in the mix for him. We need him but we dont need to overpay.
I think Gurode would be better than Haye as a pickup if we can get him to play Guard. Haye is more of a pass rusher, we need someone big to suck up space and plug the run.
But potentially they both could help.
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I think Gurode could be a nice pick-up, but he is gonna want to get paid more than i'm willing to spend...
I see him going to Washington or Philly…Haye is too small, and I think Balmer is a much better fit for what we need…
Agreed on Hay, too small and he is a pass rusher, we need a run stopper.
Gurode might be willing to renegotiate and be cap friendly to us. We could use his size at G
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Trade for Hanson ALREADY!!!!
We need veteren corner depth if anything else. Plus the learning curve want be that long since he already knows the system. We only have a couple of weeks till the reel bullets fly. This makes so much sense right now. I also believe we also will get another corner off the final cuts cause they will have a little more talent than the ones getting cut now. Shit Gamble has played one game and already hurt his hand. He also got smoked by a rookie badly. I would not want to go into the season with everyone we have now at CB just food for thought.
I don't see all the Hanson love
He is not an upgrade over what we already have…If we can get our D-line playing at a higher level, I honestly think our secondary will look much, much better…
Nate Jones just got released from DEN
He is taller, but not much, probably better for the nickel but they might give him a look for depth purposes. Cheaper than Hanson and probably a better fit.
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I have to believe, at this point, that there is a plan... just so damn'd hard to figger out
So much to be done, and so few people willing to do it for me.
Based on the timing, it looks like the plan is to wait until the 53 man cuts
instead of getting anything off the wire right now
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