Goddamn, Panthers!

[AUChizad]

They are lovin some Auburn, and really making me question my allegiance...

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/31/panthers-have-interest-in-carlos-rogers/

Panthers have interest in Carlos Rogers
Posted by Mike Florio on July 31, 2011, 10:51 PM EDT
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The Panthers have spent plenty of money in the early days of free agency.  And they could be spending some more.

Steve Reed of the Gaston Gazette reports that the Panthers are interested in free-agent cornerback Carlos Rogers.

Rogers, the ninth overall pick in the 2005 draft, has spent his entire career with the Redskins.  He expressed frustration in May regarding the perception that he’s the No. 2 corner, behind DeAngelo Hall.

In Carolina, Rogers would fill the void created when Richard Marshall took a one-year deal with the Cardinals.

[GH2001]

I don't blame him a bit for getting ill. D-Hall is one of the most overrated and inconsistent corners in the NFL.

[Saniflush]

OK, now I'm just getting moist.

[djsimp]

The Panthers have my attention for sure. These guys have made some serious moves. As I stated in another thread, besides all of the pro-Auburn guys, they have also signed Greg Olsen from the Bears.

[GH2001]

The Panthers have my attention for sure. These guys have made some serious moves. As I stated in another thread, besides all of the pro-Auburn guys, they have also signed Greg Olsen from the Bears.

I'm not gonna rank them my #1 team all of a sudden, but it is going to be hard NOT to root for them this year. Especially playing against the dirty birds (who I hate) twice a year.

[Saniflush]

fuc da birds in da mouf.
Thrice.

[GH2001]

fuc da birds in da mouf.
Thrice.

No need.

Historically, theyve been pretty good at doing that to themselves.

[djsimp]

I'm not gonna rank them my #1 team all of a sudden, but it is going to be hard NOT to root for them this year. Especially playing against the dirty birds (who I hate) twice a year.

No, not #1 but they have made the moves to be taken seriously has contenders. I'm not saying they will be world beaters this season, but I do think they have reversed their misfortunes from last year. Right now I would say its gonna be the Panthers and Saints battling it out.

[AUChizad]

No, not #1 but they have made the moves to be taken seriously has contenders. I'm not saying they will be world beaters this season, but I do think they have reversed their misfortunes from last year. Right now I would say its gonna be the Panthers and Saints battling it out.

[Kaos]

I bought a Panthers hat in April. 

Get on board early, that's my plan. 

[AUTiger1]

Tampa Bay what??


Hello Carolina!

[Townhallsavoy]

No, not #1 but they have made the moves to be taken seriously has contenders. I'm not saying they will be world beaters this season, but I do think they have reversed their misfortunes from last year. Right now I would say its gonna be the Panthers and Saints battling it out.

You serious, Clark? 

The Panthers will be breaking in Cam Newton and trying to find an identity. 

The Falcons are loaded.  Extremely loaded.  Especially if Julio comes through. 

Saints and Falcons for the next few years.  Unless Sean Payton leaves, and then it's all Atlanta in the NFC South.

[AUChizad]

Regardless, Carolina is now solidly my 1b favorite team to my Saints 1a. Wish they didn't play twice a year, but oh well.

I'm hoping what simp said is true for the foreseeable future.

[djsimp]

Tampa Bay what??


Hello Carolina!

No shit! The Buccs are seriously piss'n me off. I mean instead of going out and getting some fire power, they sign a middle of the pack punter with a $19 mill/5 yr contract. 

[The Six]

Anyone think Clausen starts the year and gives way to Newton during the season? I tend to lean that way because of the shortened off-season for rookies. Newton's a far superior athlete but he's got to have time to learn the offense. Mike Shula may not have been much as a college head coach but he's made solid players out of the quarterbacks he's coached in his career.

Speaking of which adding Greg Olsen was big for them. Apparently, the OC is a big fan of using the TEs.

[GH2001]

... big fan of using the TEs.

and Awk are big fans of tight ends as well.

[djsimp]

You serious, Clark? 

The Panthers will be breaking in Cam Newton and trying to find an identity. 

The Falcons are loaded.  Extremely loaded.  Especially if Julio comes through. 

Saints and Falcons for the next few years.  Unless Sean Payton leaves, and then it's all Atlanta in the NFC South.

I'm very serious. Yes, I will admit they're current quest for Auburn guys blurs my view just a wee bit but even without my glasses on I can see that their off-season acquisitions will totally change their direction starting this year. I think they already knew what they wanted their identity to be and have made the moves to get them there. Falcons do have a pretty damn good team, I'll give you that. I have come leaps and bounds from how I use to feel about the Falcons.

For the record, I certainly think Cam will start over Jimmy right away.

and Awk are big fans of tight ends as well.

And WR's.

[AUChizad]

Anyone think Clausen starts the year and gives way to Newton during the season? I tend to lean that way because of the shortened off-season for rookies. Newton's a far superior athlete but he's got to have time to learn the offense. Mike Shula may not have been much as a college head coach but he's made solid players out of the quarterbacks he's coached in his career.

My fantasy selection committee wants this question answered ASAP as well.

[Godfather]

I bought a Panthers hat in April. 

Get on board early, that's my plan.

So you are saying you have the hat?

[Saniflush]

So you are saying you have the hat?

No cattle though.