LarryD
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i'm starting to get the bug. i've been avoiding it for as long as possible because too many things were up in the air (coach, oc, dc, cuts, etc.) and i've got the baby coming. i just KNOW that this will eat up a buncha time, but...it's one of the greatest days of the year. you gotta do what you gotta do.
well, let's start the talk.
the release of two cornerbacks was a bit surprising, making the addition of a solid corner a must through free agency and/or the draft. you can't have a good defense without at least one decent corner -- and anderson just isnt there yet. even the best defensive ends are rendered useless if the receivers can get open fast.
the top free agent cornerbacks appear to be:
duane starks (ufa, bal, 5-10, 170, 4 years exp.): has played in all but three games since entering the nfl. he'll likely ask for more than the ravens want to pay, which means the ravens could also be in the market for a cb. he's a solid tackler and good coverage guy. if he doesn't cost a boatload of money, he'd be a more-than-solid, speedy, young addition with a winning background (miami hurricanes, baltimore ravens). it may be a plus having a familiar face in del rio here.
walt harris (ufa, chi, 5-11, 190, 6 years exp.): has been a starter his whole career, but may be as old a player as the panthers want to build with. the bears won't resign him because they, too, are looking to get younger. he's got good coverage skills, but isn't overly physical. he'd be ok to slide in for a couple of years while trying to bring along a draft pick.
bryant westbrook (ufa, det, 6-0, 188, 5 years exp.): he was born in charlotte. injuries would be the concern as he's missed considerable time the past three seasons.
artrell hawkins (ufa, cin, 5-10, 190, 4 years exp.): a solid starter from his rookie season. would probably come cheap, comparitavely speaking.
well, let's start the talk there as i think getting the CB is the panthers next step. unless they offer starks a good chunk of change (which jerry seems un-inclined to do anymore) or they just go grab hawkins, i dont think we'll see this situation resolved quickly.
well, let's start the talk.
the release of two cornerbacks was a bit surprising, making the addition of a solid corner a must through free agency and/or the draft. you can't have a good defense without at least one decent corner -- and anderson just isnt there yet. even the best defensive ends are rendered useless if the receivers can get open fast.
the top free agent cornerbacks appear to be:
duane starks (ufa, bal, 5-10, 170, 4 years exp.): has played in all but three games since entering the nfl. he'll likely ask for more than the ravens want to pay, which means the ravens could also be in the market for a cb. he's a solid tackler and good coverage guy. if he doesn't cost a boatload of money, he'd be a more-than-solid, speedy, young addition with a winning background (miami hurricanes, baltimore ravens). it may be a plus having a familiar face in del rio here.
walt harris (ufa, chi, 5-11, 190, 6 years exp.): has been a starter his whole career, but may be as old a player as the panthers want to build with. the bears won't resign him because they, too, are looking to get younger. he's got good coverage skills, but isn't overly physical. he'd be ok to slide in for a couple of years while trying to bring along a draft pick.
bryant westbrook (ufa, det, 6-0, 188, 5 years exp.): he was born in charlotte. injuries would be the concern as he's missed considerable time the past three seasons.
artrell hawkins (ufa, cin, 5-10, 190, 4 years exp.): a solid starter from his rookie season. would probably come cheap, comparitavely speaking.
well, let's start the talk there as i think getting the CB is the panthers next step. unless they offer starks a good chunk of change (which jerry seems un-inclined to do anymore) or they just go grab hawkins, i dont think we'll see this situation resolved quickly.
