Panthers DT Corvey Irvin Finally Healthy and Impressing
by Jaxon on Aug 5, 2011 11:59 PM EDT
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Just when we thought we could write off 2009 draft pick DT Corvey Irvin he has instead impressed his new boss:
On the transformation of defensive tackle
Corvey Irvin from last year to this year: Truthfully, I did not know a lot about Corvey from last year, so it was a clean slate. From what I've seen, I've been impressed. I really like what I see from the young man. Other than having watched him on tape from last season and not knowing him personally, I've got to say I'm impressed. I think he is giving us the kind of effort that you would expect from a guy that wants to make a team and be part of what you do. That's what I'm looking for, and I'm real pleased with it.
You might recall Irvin lost his rookie season to injury (much like Zack Williams) and then spent the first 13 games of last season on the practice squad after cutting cut at TC. He played in two games last season and recorded 4 tackles. With NG Ron Edwards now likely lost for the season and his ability ot play both Dt positions, Irvin has an even better chance of making the 53 man roster:
On what position Irvin will play along the defensive front: He would be big at the three and he seems to be athletic enough to be able to help us at the nose as well. He can play more than one position as far as our defensive line is concerned, whether it's a one or three. I think he has that kind of ability.
Very nice to hear given the sudden loss to the projected starter. I still expect the Panthers to bring in a DT but I don't expect any free agent to be an automatic roster spot over Irvin. If he continues to impress he will get in the rotation...none too soon. In fact, the word from today's camp is Irvin is now running with the starters:
"It’s a blessing and it’s an opportunity," the 26-year-old Irvin said of running with the starters. "And I don’t want that opportunity to slip away. I’m taking every play like it’s my last. No matter how tired I get on the field I just try to go harder and harder."
It feels like a major bonus to have this kid step up when we were not expecting anything from him. I look forward to seeing what he can do next Saturday should he start.
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I always felt like this kid was on the brink of making it and something would happen every time
Good post!
this is a great post
thinking that they should try and get a huge run stopper up front. frank okam would be a good fit. dude is huge, healthy and young. maybe a future rotational guy.
by theallisons04 on Aug 6, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
Go Corvey! Make it happen! Make people feel silly for even thinking about signing another DT!
We need another DT regardless.
Even if Irvin breaks out we’re still really thin up front and we don’t have any kind of proven vet with Edwards likely done for the year. We still need a guy or two that have proven they can get the job done at this level.
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by Jake Humphrey on Aug 7, 2011 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Definitely...
I would’ve rather cut Hayden and kept Landri at this point though; We can at least be sure that Landri will give some penetration on the 1st two downs
Nobody fucks with the Jesus! -Big Lebowski
Same here
I’m not quite sure what our fascination with Hayden is. We still need a big body at NT since you can’t rely on a rookie to be an every down DT. Gantt mentioned Jamal Williams earlier, I think he’d be a great fit here. Regardless of who it ends up being, we need a proven fatty.
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by Jake Humphrey on Aug 7, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
A.Garay from the Chargers anyone. That was a deal we should have already made.
by Holty_Panthers_Fan on Aug 6, 2011 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
What are we going to trade to them? Connor? LOL
They won’t take anything less than a 2nd
Guacamole <3
Good to hear!
We’re thin up front anyways and Irvin has been a bust up to this point. Hopefully he continues to bust his ass and impress BAMF. Irvin has a ton of talent, he just needs to tap into it. Him stepping up and grabbing a starting job would be HUGE for us.
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Irvin & A. Edwards
Have been receiving a ton of praise from Rivera personally I will have to see it during our first preseason game to honestly see the big deals that Rivera is describing. Granted Preseason games so almost nothing as far as the playbook but it is the first real game action of the NFL calender year.
Irvin is going to have to show me alot I still want us to add a veteran NT, Irvin has always been close and gotten hurt so I am just waiting for him to be the next guy down heck that is all he has done since he has been here.
Irvin I am rooting for ya like all my Panthers but seriously man it is put up or shut up time.;
by Holty_Panthers_Fan on Aug 6, 2011 12:29 AM EDT reply actions
gantt's take on QBs
daringantt Darin Gantt
It’s not a battle. It’s Cam and the rest of you get in line. RT @dccarter2010 What are your thoughts on the QB battle?
"We want them to play fast, we want them to play physical, we want them to play hard and most importantly we want them to play smart." RR 8-3-11
ellis tweets on WRs
johnellis212 John Ellis
Pilares looked very sharp tonight. Good routes. Nice hands. Same for Clowney, who will be tough to cut w/WR and ST skills.
"We want them to play fast, we want them to play physical, we want them to play hard and most importantly we want them to play smart." RR 8-3-11
add a fake run then pass to the things opposing defenses will have to prepare for
carolinagrowl Steve Reed
Cam Newton does a little Auburn move – fakes run, steps back, sets and throws.
"We want them to play fast, we want them to play physical, we want them to play hard and most importantly we want them to play smart." RR 8-3-11
why do we have the worst luck ever with DTs and staying healthy?
"My everything, or nothing. My everything, or nothing. WE gonna fight, til we can't fight no more. We gonna lie down, and bleed a while. Gonna get up, and fight again." -Tashard Choice
Maake has no idea what you're talking about.
Newton for '11 ROY!
Walker for '11 ROY!
Biyombo for '11 DPOY!
It's funny...but Maake is looking for a job right now.. I wouldn't mind getting him back in black and blue!
I wouldn’t be surprised if we wait a bit and let the young guys get reps, and grab someone when teams start cutting to get down to the 53 man roster..
Woah woah woah!
His name is CorVey? I always thought it was Corey. This is blowing me away right now.
On a more serious note, at least this is a bit of a silver lining from Edwards’ injury. I’d love to see this kid turn into a bona fide starter. Jenkins was a third round pick as well if you recall. But if we’re starting the season with Nick Hayden, I’m going to have to make sure to start any RB going against the Panthers on my fantasy team.
Jenkins (assuming we’re talking about Kris) was a 2nd rd pick, not a 3rd.
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by NotSoBigPoppa on Aug 6, 2011 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
i saw an article
Where our old d-line coach last year said Irvin has the talent to be a star in this league, but he is his own worst enemy! This was after the season too! Ill post the article as a fanshot when I get home, this vacation is keeping me away from a computer lol!
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by PughDaddy73 on Aug 6, 2011 10:06 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Glad to see the fire lit under his ass!
He was decent at UGA and I thought Carolina had a steal when they drafted him.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained...sometimes you have to go against the grain.
by Disciple of Carolina on Aug 6, 2011 10:15 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
If Corvey ends up being good, we can put his lack of development last season of Fox.
It will be funny if that list of underused and underdeveloped players gets longer.
James Anderson, Charles Johnson, DeAngelo Williams…Armanti? Corvey? Brown? Hardy?
Baker (our former D-line coach) said in the offseason that Corvey has been "his own worst enemy"...
and that he got down on himself after his rookie year was lost due to injury
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DeAngelo was underused and underdeveloped by Fox?
You can throw a lot of blame at Fox, but he made DWill into a Star.
Charles Johnson was stuck behind Peppers.
James Anderson was stuck behind TD.
Corvey was injured.
Hardy a rookie.
I’ll give you Armanti, but in all honesty, he probably wasn’t ready to play anyway.
If you want to blame Fox for someone sucking, that would be Clausen.
Uh I thought CJ was stuck
behind Tyler B. JA behind Nail D, snce he was the SLB during the time.
JA wasn't as consistent as Nail was (although he was definitely more athletic lol)
I feel like Anderson benefited as a result; CJ was stuck behind Pep, and it was EB who was technically behind Brayton
Nobody fucks with the Jesus! -Big Lebowski
DWill was relegated to spot duty while DeShaun Foster soaked up the carries.
DWill was superior to Foster. CJ had better pro football focus numbers than Brayton in 09, yet Fox favored Brayton. I refer you to the press conference when JR was asked about the veteran roster cuts, he commented that it was the only way he could get the young guys onto the field. Those are JR’s feelings on the matter.
I’m just in shock you believe that Fox made DWill into a star. Funny how DWill didn’t sign with the Broncos to be with Fox. That doesn’t necessarily prove anything, but their is no loyalty there to the man that made him into this “star” as you put it. If anything, I would describe Fox’s use of DWills as holding him back in his first two seasons. I was frustrated when he was used sparingly, especially 2007, when DWill had a per carry avg. of 5.0 versus Foster’s anemic 3.5yds/carry.
Brian Baker was talking about Irvin being "his own worst enemy" while he was D-line coach here...
but he said if the guy gets some confidence in him, that he’s more than talented enough to become a FT starter; looks like he’s building up that confidence a bit!
Nobody fucks with the Jesus! -Big Lebowski
he is 26
need to have a good season, otherwise will be too late.
by LovePanthers on Aug 6, 2011 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope he can keep that focus going, we need him now more than ever.
He’s had a rough road so far, but hopefully getting cut last season gave him the motivation to realize he’s in jeopardy of losing a dream job. Now is the time to turn it around.
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I think he wants it..
Seeing his homie CJ get paid is additional motivation, and I do think getting cut last year was a wake up call for him. I’m sure we’ll find out what he’s made of, because with Edwards likely out for the season, we’ll get plenty of looks at Corvey this year. It’s a make or break season for him. I did notice he was on twitter asking for tips from Sapp on his technique. Always like to see guys asking successful people for advice.
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