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(Message started by: BarnabyWilde on Feb 23rd, 2006, 9:32pm)
Title: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by BarnabyWilde on Feb 23rd, 2006, 9:32pm
Panthers tag Foster:

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4006333.htm
Title: Re: Panthers Off Season Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Feb 23rd, 2006, 10:06pm

on 02/23/06 at 21:32:26, BarnabyWilde wrote:
Panthers tag Foster:

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4006333.htm


With all the running back talent out there, I am not sure I totally understand this.  Foster will get average of top ten salaries OR 120% of his 2005 salary, which ever is greater.  Ultimately, as the transition player, the Panthers have right of first refusal if another team comes a calling.  BUT, with all the injuries he has had, I thought they would of gone another direction.  Edge, Alexander, and so many other good backs are available.

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Title: Re: Panthers Off Season Report
Post by Chumpzilla on Feb 23rd, 2006, 10:13pm

on 02/23/06 at 22:06:52, DirkDiggler wrote:
With all the running back talent out there, I am not sure I totally understand this.  Foster will get average of top ten salaries OR 120% of his 2005 salary, which ever is greater.  Ultimately, as the transition player, the Panthers have right of first refusal if another team comes a calling.  BUT, with all the injuries he has had, I thought they would of gone another direction.  Edge, Alexander, and so many other good backs are available.

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I'm glad I'm not a betting man!   >:(  I was convinced they were going after Edge.  Now there's one less team in the sweepstakes? ?.?.?
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Feb 23rd, 2006, 10:52pm
Read my lips... :-* It's ALL about their belief in ERIC SHELTON!!!  This guy's going to be a MONSTER!!! [smiley=tough.gif] That's why they don't want one of the even MORE expensive blue-chippers like Edge.  But, in that case, with Davis on the way out, they need to keep a proven and, moreover, COMPLEMENTARY, albeit fragile, talent like Foster around, at least for one more year.  Foster, though he will, all things equal, be being paid probably more than he is worth, comes cheaper than, e.g., Edge, and they'll only be married to him for one year, as opposed to one of the big-ticket guys, again, like Edge, who is going to want a multi-year deal.  A Shelton-Foster one-two punch is ACTUALLY PERFECT.  As Shelton is built in the mold of Davis, it just allows the Panthers to perpetuate the kind of huge success they had with the Davis-Foster backfield.  Except, as we all know, Foster isn't likely to last a whole season.  So, just like Davis was typically the better guy (to have for fantasy football purposes) of the two, although he too couldn't last a whole season, mind you, Shelton will be, as well, i.e., Shelton will be the next Davis, but, hopefully he won't develop the kind of injury history that Davis did, which would, again, make for MONSTER numbers and a MONSTER career... with or/and then without Foster around.
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by BarnabyWilde on Mar 1st, 2006, 5:22pm
WSOCTV.com reports that the Carolina Panthers have released running backs Stephen Davis and Rod Smart.

Davis is a former starter who struggled to come back from microfracture surgery in 2005. Smart is a former XFL star that has been a solid special teams performer.
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 12th, 2006, 4:10pm
This puts just a bit of crimp in my Shelton predictions...  From "The REAL Feed":

Foster agrees to 3-year deal with Panthers (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/03/11/2020.ap.fbn.panthers.foster.2nd.ld.writethru.0677/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (12.03.2006 09:40)

But, still, his wages aren't "over the top".  They do love that big back-slasher back (Davis-Foster) one-two punch configuration, and Davis, the bigger back, was typically the "greater" beneficiary of it.  Furthermore and ultimately, the greater concern with Foster is his apparent proneness to injury.  If or WHEN Foster goes down, expect Shelton to step in in a BIG way.
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by sameoldsameold on Mar 13th, 2006, 3:49pm
Panthers sign another DT

Panthers | D. Lewis agrees to terms

(KFFL) Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with free agent DT Damione Lewis (Rams) on an undisclosed deal.

They also signed Maake Kemoeatu-DT to a 5 year 27.5 million deal i cant find it now...means big numbers for Morgan this year?
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by PrimeTime on Mar 23rd, 2006, 11:10pm
The Panthers announce a big signing.  MeShawn is going to Carolina.  I wonder how he will get along with Coach Fox?

This is great news for Panther fans.  They now have a true #2 WR to go along with Smith.  This will not be much different than in Dallas.  MeShawn will handle the short stuff and Smith will handle the deep routes.

This is a great signing for the Panthers.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5439586?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=50


I thought the Eagles might step up but I guess they are overloaded at WR with Pinkston, Gaffney, and Lewis ::)
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by sameoldsameold on Mar 23rd, 2006, 11:46pm
Keyshawn is perfect fit in carolina...OH MAN...i predicted he would go here ever since he got cut...this is a awesome pick up for the panthers...and watch out for Drew Carter this...and Delhommes value goes up also....Super Bowl Caliber Team jus got stronger...if your a panthers fan you should be happy....
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 24th, 2006, 4:31am
AGREED!!!  Primer and soso are right... [smiley=bullseye.gif]
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by Chumpzilla on Mar 24th, 2006, 5:26am

on 03/23/06 at 23:10:18, PrimeTime wrote:
I thought the Eagles might step up but I guess they are overloaded at WR with Pinkston, Gaffney, and Lewis ::)


Don't worry yourself with the Eagles.  They'll be ready to step up immediately when the Skins take out the "Thrash."
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 27th, 2006, 9:10pm
Another head coach taken off the hot seat...  From "The REAL Feed":

Panthers give Fox five-year contract extension (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/03/27/2020.ap.fbn.panthers.fox.0235/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (27.03.2006 18:54)
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 14th, 2006, 3:51pm
Panthers trying to rebuild linebacking corps...  From a LOCAL source on "The REAL Feed":

NFL | Panthers sign LB Adams (http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/sports/14339399.htm?source=rss&channel=thestate_sports)
The State: Sports (14.04.2006 07:33)
CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent linebacker Keith Adams on Thursday to add depth at a position that has been decimated this offseason.
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 21st, 2006, 2:13am
Repairing the D...  From "The REAL Feed":

Briefs: Panthers sign Diggs to bolster D (http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9388227/rss)
CBS SportsLine.com NFL News (21.04.2006 00:18)
Thursday's NFL news briefs: The Carolina Panthers added another outside linebacker, signing free agent Na'il Diggs from the Green Bay Packers to a one-year contract.
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 5th, 2006, 3:15pm
Mini-camp buzz...  From a LOCAL source on "The REAL Feed":

As minicamp begins, so do the questions (http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/sports/14504972.htm?source=rss&channel=thestate_sports)
The State: Sports (05.05.2006 04:00)
The start of the season is four months away, but the 2006 Carolina Panthers will make their debut today. New faces on a team that reached last season’s NFC Championship game will be the big story for the next three days. When the Panthers hold a minicamp at their practice facility, it will...
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 31st, 2006, 8:37pm
GREAT news for Foster owners...  From "The REAL Feed":

Foster practices on opening day of minicamp (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5655322?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5)
OXSports.com :: NFL (31.05.2006 18:36)
DeShaun Foster opened Carolina's minicamp Wednesday on the practice field, showing no ill effects from the broken ankle that knocked him out of the playoffs last season.

He also declared himself fit to be the Panthers' starting running back.

"I've been looking forward to it for a while, an...
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 3rd, 2006, 4:20pm
Colbert on Keyshawn...  From "The REAL Feed":

Colbert trying to find footing in Keyshawn's shadow (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/06/03/2020.ap.fbn.panthers.colbert.0596/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (03.06.2006 05:00)
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 19th, 2006, 8:56pm
Team preview and analysis... from "The REAL Feed":

Are the Panthers Really Number 1? (http://www.pfcritics.com/news101/ArethePanthersReallyNumber.php)
Pro Football Critics (19.07.2006 20:30)
Surely, you've heard from many people who will be representing the NFC in the Super Bowl this year - the Carolina Panthers. While many people agree with this fact, many people just don't see how a team that made it as a wildcard last year can suddenly become so much better, especially when the N...
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 29th, 2006, 10:28pm
BIG INJURY NEWS... breaks on "The REAL Feed":

Panthers' Steve Smith carted off field (http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/sports/football/15154084.htm)
Duluth News-Tribune: Football (29.07.2006 18:31)
Carolina Panthers All-Pro receiver Steve Smith was carted off the field Saturday with a hamstring injury on the opening day of training camp.

Hamstrings are NO laughing matter for small wideouts who rely on their speed and shiftiness...  Keep your eye on this one, fellas...
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Jul 31st, 2006, 11:53am

on 07/29/06 at 22:28:25, StegRock wrote:
BIG INJURY NEWS... breaks on "The REAL Feed":

Panthers' Steve Smith carted off field (http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/sports/football/15154084.htm)
Duluth News-Tribune: Football (29.07.2006 18:31)
Carolina Panthers All-Pro receiver Steve Smith was carted off the field Saturday with a hamstring injury on the opening day of training camp.

Hamstrings are NO laughing matter for small wideouts who rely on their speed and shiftiness...  Keep your eye on this one, fellas...


UPDATE:

Good news for Steve Smith owners.....

STEVE SMITH INJURY LISTED AS DAY-to-DAY

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2534340
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 4th, 2006, 2:44pm
Fantasy D that should be clearly present on your... [smiley=radar.gif] From a LOCAL source on "The REAL Feed":

Panthers young secondary may be 2nd to none (http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/sports/15194462.htm?source=rss&channel=thestate_sports)
The State: Sports (04.08.2006 04:38)
SPARTANBURG — It’s a rite of summer around these parts. The Carolina Panthers start practicing and it’s not long before someone looks at their talent and declares it is perhaps the best position group in the NFL.
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 7th, 2006, 6:37pm
Cancer survivor not going to be permitted to return to team... according to "The REAL Feed":

If LB Fields returns, it won't be with Panthers (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2542522&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (07.08.2006 18:15)
Former Pro Bowl linebacker Mark Fields wants to play in the NFL again after missing two of the last three seasons with Hodgkin's disease, but the Carolina Panthers aren't interested in bringing him back.
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 7th, 2006, 8:04pm
Smith lookin' to return soon... according to "The REAL Feed":

Panthers' Smith inching closer to return (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/07/2020.ap.fbn.panthers.smith.0157/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (07.08.2006 19:19)
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 15th, 2006, 6:44pm
Steve Smith back practicin'... according to "The REAL Feed":

Smith returns to practice with Panthers (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/15/2020.ap.fbn.panthers.smith.0185/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (15.08.2006 17:31)
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 25th, 2006, 11:33pm
Panthers' defenseman hurting... according to "The REAL Feed":

Panthers' Diggs day-to-day with knee sprain (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2561441&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (25.08.2006 20:36)
Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Na'il Diggs sprained his right knee against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night.
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Aug 30th, 2006, 4:56pm

on 02/23/06 at 22:52:27, StegRock wrote:
Read my lips... :-* It's ALL about their belief in ERIC SHELTON!!!  This guy's going to be a MONSTER!!! [smiley=tough.gif] That's why they don't want one of the even MORE expensive blue-chippers like Edge.  But, in that case, with Davis on the way out, they need to keep a proven and, moreover, COMPLEMENTARY, albeit fragile, talent like Foster around, at least for one more year.  Foster, though he will, all things equal, be being paid probably more than he is worth, comes cheaper than, e.g., Edge, and they'll only be married to him for one year, as opposed to one of the big-ticket guys, again, like Edge, who is going to want a multi-year deal.  A Shelton-Foster one-two punch is ACTUALLY PERFECT.  As Shelton is built in the mold of Davis, it just allows the Panthers to perpetuate the kind of huge success they had with the Davis-Foster backfield.  Except, as we all know, Foster isn't likely to last a whole season.  So, just like Davis was typically the better guy (to have for fantasy football purposes) of the two, although he too couldn't last a whole season, mind you, Shelton will be, as well, i.e., Shelton will be the next Davis, but, hopefully he won't develop the kind of injury history that Davis did, which would, again, make for MONSTER numbers and a MONSTER career... with or/and then without Foster around.


Well....it was a thought.   ;)   Shelton never did anything.... what a waste he turned out to be  Injury and not seizing the chances given screwed him.

RB Shelton On Verge Of Being Cut
Charles CHanlder, Charlotte Observer

Carolina Panthers RB Eric Shelton, a second-round pick in 2005, hasn't looked very good in camp and looks almost certain to be among the team's final cuts. OC Dan Henning gave a candid analysis of Shelton's status. "He does not show the types of abilities, and hasn't since he's been here, to be that back who can be an every-down back or even a third-down back," said Henning. "We go by what we see and you have to give the opportunity to the people you think are going to be playing." Shelton has only six rushing attempts this preseason.
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 30th, 2006, 7:31pm
What a shame! :P But, who really cares about this?  I ultimately CUT him three days ago in the GBRFL... where it matters. ;) ... [smiley=rollinwithlaughter.gif]
Title: Re: Panthers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 1st, 2006, 2:06am
Ya know...  I don't know, though...  The guy seems to typically have decent lines...  Tonight's - E. Shelton 10 for 44.  I personally don't think he's getting a fair shake. [smiley=shrug.gif]


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