Panthers FS Charles Godfrey rewarded with a 5 year extension
by James Dator on Sep 9, 2011 11:51 PM EDT
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In a second huge vote of confidence today the Carolina Panthers rewarded FS Charles Godfrey with a 5 year extension. The 6 year deal will play Godfrey a total of $28.7 million, with $12.4 million guaranteed. This follows the earlier move today that saw the 25 year old safety being named a team captain for the first time.
If you've followed the Panthers front office for sometime then this is the exact type of proactive, smart decision making we've been waiting for. Moves that will ensure the future of this team, rather than seeing more talented draft picks leaving when their rookie deals are up. Moreover, it will be curious to see when the details of the contract come out to see how the Panthers chose to structure the deal.
At times #30 can be a maddening player; one who will value the big hit over the smart play in the run game, however against the pass he was stellar in 2010. According to Football Outsiders he ranked 11th in the NFL in success rate of breaking up passes, this is among all safeties. When you couple this with his five opportunistic safeties it paints a picture where a Godfrey/Martin tandem will be defensive stalwarts for years to come.
Finally, as Darin Gantt points out the Panthers can basically wash their hands of worrying about their own free agents in 2012 as he gives us the following list:
Darin Gantt
Shockey, Derek Anderson, Naanee, Geoff Schwartz, Dan Connor, Mackenzy Bernadeau. That's about the extent of their pending UFAs in '12.
Other than Geoff Schwartz there's very little true need on this list, and that should make for a much quieter 2012.
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Like this move.. I love how we have solidified our playmakers like Beason, Kalil, CJ, D Will etc. I hope next year we address WR since Steve will be 33. Ron Edwards will be back so I’m not that worried about DT and Hogan will also be playing next year and that will upgrade our Punt return and CB positions. We Definitley need to find another young WR on par with Smith unless Tutu has a breakout season.
BTW I’m Chris, I’m new here from Carolinagrowl.
by NewtoniumPanthers57 on Sep 9, 2011 11:58 PM EDT reply actions
welcome chris
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I see what you're up to...
Trying to be my tax collector to avoid paying up yourself.
Well it’s not gonna work buddy. Pay up. I expect your check by Tuesday.
/kidding (maybe)
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well said
nice to have ya btw
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by Panther down South on Sep 10, 2011 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh wow, thought they would have waited until
he showed more discipline and consistency in run support. Does this deal make him among the higest paid safeties in football? How much cap space will they have once the details are out?
I’m sorry James, I posted this on the fan post while you were typing it up, but are you sure Gantt’s numbers are correct, both RotoWorld and ProFootballTalk are reporting the contract is for $27.5 million.
The 5 year extension is $27.5 million
The entire 6 years remaining include the last year of his rookie deal, which I included in the post
bq. Other than Geoff Schwartz there's very little true need on this list
I disagree, Dan Connor is a very capable player and I would do everything I could to resign him at a reasonable length/amount.
by SmithnCompany on Sep 10, 2011 12:00 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Not so
Face it, Connor has looked terrible in the preseason and the staff sees it. It won’t be long before either T-Will or Gaither takes his spot.
maybe you should look at rivera's comments on conner before you put words in the BAMFs mouth
See panthers.com and you’ll read rivera gushing about how capable conner is and how lucky we are to have him. Conner is a very good back up. Yes we have one of the best lb corps in the league, but we won’t have if we trade our good back ups. Injuries will happen.
Save us Pilares
by LimeyPanther on Sep 10, 2011 12:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
furthermore
You can’t really say any off our linebackers had a terrible pre season when our d-line basically let people run all over them. They did what they could be they were hardly given the opportunity to play downhill much were they?
Save us Pilares
by LimeyPanther on Sep 10, 2011 1:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Or they can trade him for picks? Thomas Williams
with more snaps could replace Dan C. I would be surprise if Connor wants to remain a back up instead of searching for a starting job elsewhere.
by adam carter on Sep 10, 2011 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
in a perfect world
id trade connor and bern for a DT. gaither and williams, and max and piggy, make them expendable
"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
No way Dan resigns with us to be a backup...
When he can start for someone else. I love having him as depth but at some point we should get something for him before he walks. We could probably get our 3rd round pick back.
Never said he would be offered by us
Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Indy, Giants, Philly…just to name a few
Do you have your own fantasy league?
Connor would start over Steven Tullock in Detroit? And your list says – “to name a few”? Meth may be the bane of our society.
Wow, little harsh man. To say Connor can’t start anywhere in the league is ridiculous. He has talent, and could easily step into a starting position with a team that has a need at LB. jnr is right by mentioning teams like CLE, DEN, IND, NYG, etc.
He has the talent to do it, but there is no way he would ever leapfrog Beason here in Carolina unless he goes down to injury.
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Connor was more than capable for us when he started last year before getting injured.
Crack may be the bane of our society hahah I’m so clever and classy.
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by KaiserBromley on Sep 10, 2011 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Connor Only Played 1/2 Of Last Season, Like Usual, & Around 1/2 For His Career
by PanthersRoar on Sep 10, 2011 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
when he started last year before getting injured.
‘When’ and ‘before getting injured’ being the key words. I know he only played half the year.
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by KaiserBromley on Sep 10, 2011 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
See, qdog, SOME teams in the NFL run this weird defense. It’s called the 3-4 and the basic premise of this defense is that you have THREE down lineman, and FOUR linebackers, with TWO middle linebackers to accompany the two outside linebackers. I know, it sounds crazy, but they do it. That’s how Connor could start. And seeing as you really haven’t been around long enough to really take a good look at or discuss Connor’s ability with those who have been doing that for the last two years, I think that saying something like that makes you sound less informed than any drug addict your hipster references may conjure up.
Prick.
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by The Kackalack Kid on Sep 10, 2011 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
At Only 231 Pounds, Connor Isn't Big Enough To Play 3-4 ILB
Maybe you haven’t noticed, but 3-4 ILB’s start at around 245 pounds, and go up to around 260.
by PanthersRoar on Sep 10, 2011 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
The Panthers dont seem to update height/weight after players are drafted.
231 is what he weighed at the combine. I’d be shocked if Connor was under 250 now.
Your Certainly Right About That "ppfcpp"! The NFL Should Force Teams To Accurately Update Weights & Heights At Least Once A Year
To me the NFL needs to force all teams to update all players weights and height at least once a year (before the start of the regular season), with substancial fines for misreporting players weights and heights.
To me it’s sort of a competitiveness issue, like the pre-game injury reports. It’s hiding information from other teams and fans. It’s like Albert Haynesworth always being listed by the Titans at 320 pounds, though everyone knew he weighed more, just not if it was 340, 350, 360, or even 370.
by PanthersRoar on Sep 11, 2011 2:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Technique can make up for a lot in that regard.
If he’s capable of stacking and shedding and blowing up blocks, ten or fifteen pounds isn’t going to make much of a difference.
Yes I'm a dude.
by Flowing Willow on Sep 10, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I've just never been too high on Connor
Maybe I’m missing something but last year was his time to shine when he got the MLB spot over Beason.
I couldn’t wait for Beast to get back in the middle. Connor is decent but he’s no game changer.
by Swamp Panther on Sep 10, 2011 10:15 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
we gotta sign Bern back!
How else are fans gonna get in the stadium without a turnstile?
by JStewart28 on Sep 10, 2011 12:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
you shouldnt even joke about something so serious
:)
Save us Pilares
by LimeyPanther on Sep 10, 2011 5:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
This is smart
This move proves to me that the preseason was truly more about player evaluation and "base"system installment,, than showing our hand and selling out to win. I think Rivera is doing it right. The vanilla play has allowed them to see what they have and move forward with player development. I think we can be more competitive faster than people think, with the big=play capability of our skill players. Led by Cam Newton.
I'm of the very same opinion
I really hope the results on Sunday bear this hypothesis out.
Btw off subject
Saints colston out ATLEAST 4 weeks. After the way they played lastnight I could definitely seeing us stealing 1 win from the saints if our guys stay healthy.
by NewtoniumPanthers57 on Sep 10, 2011 12:09 AM EDT reply actions
Let's hope Peyton continues to forget that Brees is his best offensive weapon.
Newton for '11 ROY!
Walker for '11 ROY!
Biyombo for '11 DPOY!
Losing Colston should be the least of their worries
Drew Brees is still their quarterback so the offense should be fine. But on defense, defensive coordinator Greg Williams might have his hands full with this unit. The Packers have a great offense, but I never thought they would shred the Saints secondary like they did.
I know it’s only week 1…..
by SmithnCompany on Sep 10, 2011 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
are you kidding me?
the only reason the Saints lost was because they were facing the Packers… they still scored 30+ points against one of the best offenses in the league and their defense was admittedly bad, but against one of the best offenses in the league… the Panthers will be lucky to score 10+ points against the Packers and stop the Saints for under 20 points… there’s optimism and then there’s just crazy off
We almost beat the Saints last year with less talent than we have now.
I don’t see the sky falling yet.
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I'm just using logic, I'm not saying the Panthers are finished forever
the spread is going to be crazy high in favor of the Saints, and for good reason
Did you notice how terrible their run D was?
And the Packers run game is probably the worst part of their team. Can’t wait to see Double Trouble runnin’ on em.
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by KaiserBromley on Sep 10, 2011 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
this hurts my FF team
as colston was my #2 guy. Now I need to decide if its better to keep him 4 weeks and play his backup or drop him and pick someone else up.
Sproles is going to run all over a lot of people. He is EXTREMELY dangerous in that offense. The guy is stupid fast
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by MMA_PITBULL on Sep 10, 2011 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
LOL yeah Clay Matthews, B.J. Raji and Charles Woodson are straight garbage.
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by KaiserBromley on Sep 10, 2011 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Tremon Williams and Nick Collins….I mean, I really don’t know how they still have their jobs, man.
/sarcasm
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by The Kackalack Kid on Sep 10, 2011 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
GARBAGE
"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 Sep 10, 2011 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah another 1 year extension
would be nice.
by adam carter on Sep 10, 2011 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
DE/DT Anthony Hargrove (6-3, 272) Signs With Seahawks
He was the only good veteran free agent left who could play both DE, and a passing down DT. The Panthers needed that as a 9th D-Lineman, because their backup DE (Selvie and Norwood) lack the bulk (at 251 and 242 pounds) to be run defenders ar DE.
I don't really go too deep into the numbers but..
Sherrod Martin, to me, seems like the more polished and solid safety. But this is just from when I’m merely watching the games. Nonetheless, I’m still excited about this move. I can’t argue with the FO for extending a player who was ranked 11th against the pass last year. I’m excited to see Godfrey evolve more as a player with the new coaching staff in place.
by Martin LatinFire Gonzalez on Sep 10, 2011 1:07 AM EDT reply actions
haha Darren on NFL live picked us to win
he’s the only analyst ive seen give us a chance
by clemsonPANTHERSnascarKBandBK on Sep 10, 2011 1:43 AM EDT reply actions
There was one other, Marcellus Wiley perhaps?
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- Ricky Bobby's Dad
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-Frank Tyger
by KaiserBromley on Sep 10, 2011 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting move IMO. Guess that means Pugh will be relegated to a backup role then. That is to bad, but at least we have a dependable guy behind Godfrey. Hope he becomes a perennial Probe Owler after this.
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but we'll still use Pugh...Rivera likes what he sees in him.
"Hope for the best plan for the worst"
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Haha the couple times I've noticed you used Probe Owler I thought it was a mistake.
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- Ricky Bobby's Dad
"There is no evidence that the tongue is connected to the brain."
-Frank Tyger
by KaiserBromley on Sep 10, 2011 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha I know
I just skimmed over it so quickly once or twice before I just thought it was a product of typing too fast.
"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 Sep 10, 2011 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm
Don’t know about this move. Godfrey is average at best. The Panthers are over paying for guys that have been injured or have not shown anything in preseason. Granted, it was preseason, but Davis, Kalil, & CJ, all looked bad & Beason didn’t even play. Williams was the only resign whom I thought looked ready to play. Now they’re giving mediocre Godfrey an extension? I really think the rookies and younger guys are going to be the reason they win this year, not the re-signees.
Reporter - "What's this like for you after so many years as an assistant to come into a camp and now this is your camp?"
Coach Rivera - "Sh*t, I'm nervous......I mean, to be honest with you I am. This is my first opportunity, I want to make sure we get things done right."
Disagree on Davis there.
I thought he was stellar for a guy that hadnt played a snap of football in 2 years.
by jojoisthemann on Sep 10, 2011 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions
You're an idiot if you thought Davis looked bad during preseason.
Did you even watch the preseason?
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TD was on Beast Mode all preseason, flying all over the place. Dunno which team you were watching.
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- Ricky Bobby's Dad
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by KaiserBromley on Sep 10, 2011 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Strange one for me.
He reminds me too much of Deon Grant – all the athletic talent you could wish for, but lacking in football instinct.
Godfrey makes mistake after mistake that simply baffles me. That said, he has a knack for making a big play (and he’s fucking awesome on Madden), so what do I know?
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yeah
He destroyed jermichael finley last night!
by doncarolina on Sep 10, 2011 9:40 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah
He destroyed jermichael finley last night!
by doncarolina on Sep 10, 2011 9:40 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Lol
I’m glad someone else noticed how awesome he is on Madden as well. I’m thinking about locking him up long term in my dynasty mode. Haha. I hope the Cardinals game is as epic as the one I just played in Madden. I was down by a TD with 1 minute late and Cam led an incredible drive for a TD to get it into overtime. I won the toss and drove the field before Deangelo broke a 40 yard run for a TD to win it. It was sick. Cam finished with over 400 yards passing and 70 yards rushing and Olsen had over 200 yards receiving.
He is a freaking stud on Madden
Rated at 84 at with better stats than Sanders.
As the great philosopher Yoda said "Try not! Do you must!"
If only that would happen in reality
Our division rivals would shit themselves
You get what you put in and people get what they deserve.
by Disciple of Carolina on Sep 10, 2011 11:05 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hogan is good for 1 - 2 ints a game
Hogan is a man child in Madden and great returner too.
As the great philosopher Yoda said "Try not! Do you must!"
Love the Godfrey signing
And with the list of next year’s FAs I feel we can pocket the extra cash since there isnt a dire need to resign any of them and the Panthers can focus on luring top quality talent to fill the holes. Both lines need to be addressed so does anyone know which top FAs will be available next off-season?
You get what you put in and people get what they deserve.
by Disciple of Carolina on Sep 10, 2011 10:29 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
the good news is there's always great line talent in the draft.
People can tell, when you Auto Bell.
Godfrey has been popping pads and layin' lumber all preseason. I'm of the opinion that he's ready to bust out with a big year!!
… A Chris Harris+ type season.
So much to be done, and so few people willing to do it for me.
I concur.
I’d be willing to bet that Godfrey knows that our D-line is soft this year, knows that he’s going to have to develop a more complete skill set by defending the run better, and has been working during the offseason to improve that part of his game. If he can play just a little better in run support and maintain his ability to play the pass, he’s a Probe Owler.
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by The Kackalack Kid on Sep 10, 2011 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Connor will definitely get his payday
Too bad it won’t be with the Panther’s, sad. But since he closed his twitter account he might not be as needed, lol.
As the great philosopher Yoda said "Try not! Do you must!"
They will (imho) keep Connor until the Drs. say Beast is ret'to'go 100%. By then, there's at least a good chance that
another team’s ILB bites it for the year. We could easily get a likely high third rounder for Connor in that situation.
So much to be done, and so few people willing to do it for me.
I'm am think along those lines sort of
I am figuring IF Beason is 100% then Connor gets traded by week 6 deadline, damn shame I really like him as a player, wish we had somewhere to start him other than special teams.
As the great philosopher Yoda said "Try not! Do you must!"
Has anyone kept track of our available Cap Space?
I’d thought that after redoing Kalil’s contract, we’d have about $7-9 Million available, to sign another DT, after week 1, or whenever a new owner would no longer have to honor old contracts.
But this extension for Godfrey might eat into that.
I’d assumed what the recent new guys were going to cost was about offset by savings from what the old guys were costing.
Any thoughts?
My guess is it didn't take much to keep him
Not like he was going to be demanding Rod Woodson money, lol.
As the great philosopher Yoda said "Try not! Do you must!"
I'd imagine it's unchanged, at least as it has been described...
James mentioned that the deal is including his final rookie year (this year), so I’m assuming that means that the extension pay isn’t kicking in this year
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