Panthers Lose Free Agent To Vikings Again

by PanthersRoar on Jan 26, 2012 10:31 PM EST

The Panthers have lost a CFL Free Agent to the Vikings today. It's not OT/G Jovan Olafioye, but it's still a BC Lion. They lost the CFL's Rookie of the Year in 2010, and winner of the CFL's "Hardest Hitter Award" in 2011, LB Solomon Elimimian (6-0, 227) to the Vikings. He is from Nigeria, and holds Hawaii's all-time college record for tackles. The Rams were also trying to sign Elimimian.

I hadn't even heard the Panthers were considering siging him until now. Now that the Panthers have finally worked out CFL Free Agent OT/G Jovan Olafioye, lets hope the Panthers don't lose out on him as well, but he's now worked out for 13 teams, so either he's not that good, or he's trying to start a bidding war.

www.profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/categoty/rumormill/ "CFL linebacker heads to the Vikings"

www.rotoworld.com/sports/nfl/football?r=1

www.profootballweekly.com/2012/01/22/fridays-nfl-tryouts-and-visits

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The tackle prospect is intriguing

"The way y'all are lollygaggin around here with them picks and them shovels, you'd think it was 120 degrees...can't be more than 114."

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by SouthernPanther on Jan 26, 2012 10:45 PM EST reply actions

What chance did this guy really have to make the roster?

1 in 50? 1 in 100?

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by Jaxon on Jan 26, 2012 11:30 PM EST reply actions

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by PanthersRoar on Jan 27, 2012 1:08 AM EST up reply actions

Yes one player. Phillip Hunt is also still on the eagles roster but other than that the odds are against him.

by ieatcrayons on Jan 27, 2012 10:24 AM EST up reply actions

Would his middle name be Mike?

Just curious. Okay, I’m done.

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by ERL on Jan 27, 2012 10:35 AM EST up reply actions

Works better if he goes by Phil

and you will never be done ERL

by RicFlairOGP on Jan 27, 2012 11:42 AM EST up reply actions

(Done being a perv biscuit.)

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by ERL on Jan 27, 2012 11:48 AM EST up reply actions

(I call bullshit.)

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by BW Smith on Jan 27, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions

(This guy is smarter than he looks.)

I like to think of myself as a one-man wolfpack.

by ERL on Jan 27, 2012 12:02 PM EST up reply actions

Olafioye is a HOUSE!

He could replace Otah if he’s out with injury (again) or play beside him to make a road grader combination. He could also replace Travelle Wharton on the left side and provide a bit of cap savings if the Panthers decide to trade T/W.
It’s too early to tell what will happen, but the Vikings DID sign a free agent TODAY!

by criolle on Jan 26, 2012 11:59 PM EST reply actions