might bring Burton back?

[rake]

Interesting seldom-used loophole that might bring Burton back this season, but his agent (Rosenhaus) and 31 other teams would have to cooperate -

http://www.buzzfans.com/sports/football/panthers/story/3797646p-3404400c.html


from article -
>>>Without Burton, the Panthers have Kindal Moorehead, Omari Jordan and Damane Duckett as backups for the interior line. Of the group, Moorehead's the only one to have play a game, and he has never started one.

Although depth could be considered a luxury by some, the Panthers could use some considering starting tackle Brentson Buckner will turn 33 later this month, and he struggled with knee problems last year.

• AREA OF NEED: If the Panthers decide to look elsewhere for defensive tackle help, there are other options available as a result of Sunday's cuts.

Chicago's Bryan Robinson, Pittsburgh's Kendrick Clancy, Green Bay's Larry Smith and Cincinnati's Glen Steele were released and should draw interest from other teams.

Hurney said the team was always looking to upgrade its roster, but was comfortable with the players on hand at the position.

"Everything could change, but we like the young guys we have," Hurney said. "Those guys got a lot of playing time this summer, and we feel good about them."<<<


and that is just the kind of shit they have been blowing our way about our O-line scrubs too. Since this could easily be Bucks last year I am starting to see DT as a potential problem in the near future. However, I seriously doubt that our D-line obsessed staff will let what happened to our OL happen to the DL. I bet they bring Burton back somehow . .. and pay him too much (in the form of an extension) to do so.

 

[T_Schroll]

Should have probably PUP'd Burton instead if they were counting on bringing him back this year. He's as good as gone if he's waived off IR instead.

 

[rake]

probably so

Once he is healthy another team in better cap shape could pay him more.

There is hope that either Jordan or Duckett could be a nice surprise . . .

but probably not by this year

 

[magnus]

I like Jordan. As a 4th DT, that's what you should have - a strong, young, promising player who made his spot on the field.

Not a broken down, overweight, reject making $600k like Rod Walker.

Problem is, Moorehead better be ready to step up, all the same. it's up to him to be that 3rd DT.

 

[rake]

Yeah I like what I have seen at times with Jordan too. At DE with Pittman gone I was thinking that it would be up to Moorehead to win that 4th DE spot from Rasmussen. Damn, I wish m-head (and Jordan) had Rasmussens motor . . . he goes full out every down he’s on the field but he just lacks the upside of the others.

 

[lde]

Should have probably PUP'd Burton instead if they were counting on bringing him back this year. He's as good as gone if he's waived off IR instead.

There's a time limit for when the injuries can occur for the player to be eligible for PUP. Otherswise they'd PUP everyone, right? I think its something like July 1.

Burton would have to agree to go without 6 weeks of salary. That would be tough.