Panthers Not Expect To Tag Norwell
Andrew Norwell - G - PanthersThe Charlotte Observer's Joe Person doesn't expect the Panthers to use the franchise tag on free agent LG Andrew Norwell.
Carolina has a ton of money tied up in its offensive line with LT Matt Kalil, C Ryan Kalil, and RG Trai Turner. Tagging Norwell would leave the Panthers on the hook for a guaranteed $14.3 million-ish, money they'd likely prefer to use elsewhere. Norwell, 26, is one of the top overall free agents available.
Oh boy, Christmas came early...did not expect that...
If we're going to spend big money in free agency, I'd rather it be for Sheldon Richardson.
I'd sign Sam and Teddy to 1-year deals, spend the big money on the 3T and then draft the OL.
@"MaroonBells" said: If we're going to spend big money in free agency, I'd rather it be for Sheldon Richardson.I'd sign Sam and Teddy to 1-year deals, spend the big money on the 3T and then draft the OL.
Richardson is intriguing and you have to wonder if he is going to play well once he gets paid.
I wonder if Muhammad Wilkerson would be a fit if the Jets cut him.
I think the defensive tackle class in the draft is pretty good and the Vikings may be able to snag a decent one in the top of the first round.
At the same time, after Norwell and maybe Pugh there may not be too many free agent offensive linemen available.
Honestly, I don't think throwing huge money at a guard is what we need. We have lots of options at guard. Easton seemed to be very good at LG and I think Remmers or some of the young talent can nail down the right side.
Gunna make this simple:
Top money for O-line: $49,576,393 - Super Bowl Champions, Philadelphia Eagles
$20,256,694 - Our very own Minnesota Vikings
Someone asked if we can afford to spend that much on an offensive lineman. Well, above is $30 million reasons to invest in the offensive line.
Go get Norwell and resign Easton, follow that up with drafting the top OT available. We need to get serious about winning. Put Case Keenum behind Philly's o-line and he would eat up the Vikings too. Let's built Case a line right here in Minnesota and get back after it. We have the money!
@"lakeerievike" said: Gunna make this simple:Top money for O-line: $49,576,393 - Super Bowl Champions, Philadelphia Eagles
$20,256,694 - Our very own Minnesota VikingsSomeone asked if we can afford to spend that much on an offensive lineman. Well, above is $30 million reasons to invest in the offensive line.
Go get Norwell and resign Easton, follow that up with drafting the top OT available. We need to get serious about winning. Put Case Keenum behind Philly's o-line and he would eat up the Vikings too. Let's built Case a line right here in Minnesota and get back after it. We have the money!
They also have a QB at the fraction of what we will have to pay. They have a luxury for another 3 years.
@"lakeerievike" said: Gunna make this simple:Top money for O-line: $49,576,393 - Super Bowl Champions, Philadelphia Eagles
$20,256,694 - Our very own Minnesota VikingsSomeone asked if we can afford to spend that much on an offensive lineman. Well, above is $30 million reasons to invest in the offensive line.
Go get Norwell and resign Easton, follow that up with drafting the top OT available. We need to get serious about winning. Put Case Keenum behind Philly's o-line and he would eat up the Vikings too. Let's built Case a line right here in Minnesota and get back after it. We have the money!
Welcome to the board.
The offensive and defensive line were a big part of their success. But paying money isn't a guarantee of success. What did Carolina pay for their O-Line?
Honestly, the biggest factor in Philly's success was the coaching. Being ahead of the game, innovating, decision making were all a huge factor in their playoff run.
@"greediron" said:@"lakeerievike" said: Gunna make this simple:Top money for O-line: $49,576,393 - Super Bowl Champions, Philadelphia Eagles
$20,256,694 - Our very own Minnesota VikingsSomeone asked if we can afford to spend that much on an offensive lineman. Well, above is $30 million reasons to invest in the offensive line.
Go get Norwell and resign Easton, follow that up with drafting the top OT available. We need to get serious about winning. Put Case Keenum behind Philly's o-line and he would eat up the Vikings too. Let's built Case a line right here in Minnesota and get back after it. We have the money!
Welcome to the board.The offensive and defensive line were a big part of their success. But paying money isn't a guarantee of success. What did Carolina pay for their O-Line?
Honestly, the biggest factor in Philly's success was the coaching. Being ahead of the game, innovating, decision making were all a huge factor in their playoff run.
Carolina's O-line was $28,986,315. The point I was trying to make is on a team that's one game away from the Super Bowl, you look for where you can improve the team. Phily's O-Line was a tremendous part of their success this year. There's a $30 million difference in our lines. We can certainly afford to pay the best available LG Norwell and make our left side of the line rock solid with Reiff, Norwell and Elflein. Resigning Easton, a Restricted Free Agent would equal out losing Berger due to retirement. I really like Easton's pulling abilities anyway. Drafting a top RT would be perfect to kick Remmers inside or relinquish to Easton or another player on the squad.
@"greediron" said:@"lakeerievike" said: Gunna make this simple:Top money for O-line: $49,576,393 - Super Bowl Champions, Philadelphia Eagles
$20,256,694 - Our very own Minnesota VikingsSomeone asked if we can afford to spend that much on an offensive lineman. Well, above is $30 million reasons to invest in the offensive line.
Go get Norwell and resign Easton, follow that up with drafting the top OT available. We need to get serious about winning. Put Case Keenum behind Philly's o-line and he would eat up the Vikings too. Let's built Case a line right here in Minnesota and get back after it. We have the money!
Welcome to the board.The offensive and defensive line were a big part of their success. But paying money isn't a guarantee of success. What did Carolina pay for their O-Line?
Honestly, the biggest factor in Philly's success was the coaching. Being ahead of the game, innovating, decision making were all a huge factor in their playoff run.
This. Doug Peterson and staff were the ones that made that team what it is...and they did it in 2 seasons.
@"prairieghost" said:Yep. But IMO if that NFCCG is played in Minnesota, the talk would not be about the Eagles. Our offensive line was pretty darn good until we took an injury at LG and center. And if we are at home, our line would have been solid while theirs would have struggled facing the noise. Those double moves wouldn't have been called and our defense would have dominated IMO.@"greediron" said:@"lakeerievike" said: Gunna make this simple:Top money for O-line: $49,576,393 - Super Bowl Champions, Philadelphia Eagles
$20,256,694 - Our very own Minnesota VikingsSomeone asked if we can afford to spend that much on an offensive lineman. Well, above is $30 million reasons to invest in the offensive line.
Go get Norwell and resign Easton, follow that up with drafting the top OT available. We need to get serious about winning. Put Case Keenum behind Philly's o-line and he would eat up the Vikings too. Let's built Case a line right here in Minnesota and get back after it. We have the money!
Welcome to the board.The offensive and defensive line were a big part of their success. But paying money isn't a guarantee of success. What did Carolina pay for their O-Line?
Honestly, the biggest factor in Philly's success was the coaching. Being ahead of the game, innovating, decision making were all a huge factor in their playoff run.
This. Doug Peterson and staff were the ones that made that team what it is...and they did it in 2 seasons.Pederson and staff did a marvelous job getting the #1 seed and then adjusting to the injuries and fooling some pretty good coaches.
I think I read on MMQ that the Panthers run a man blocking scheme. So Norwell might not even be a good fit.
And Hill was the biggest concern on the Line in the Playoffs. Not sure Remmers would have faired any better against Jordan and Graham.
Plug one of the 3-4 OTs that are legit 1st Round talents in at RT and Remmers can battle Izzy for the RG spot where Mike is a better future than LG.
Draft someone later on to compete with Easton and Sirles at LG. Spending big on a FA Guard doesn't solve the Line's biggest issue and makes zero sense to me.
@"FSUVike" said: I think I read on MMQ that the Panthers run a man blocking scheme. So Norwell might not even be a good fit.And Hill was the biggest concern on the Line in the Playoffs. Not sure Remmers would have faired any better against Jordan and Graham.
Plug one of the 3-4 OTs that are legit 1st Round talents in at RT and Remmers can battle Izzy for the RG spot where Mike is a better future than LG.
Draft someone later on to compete with Easton and Sirles at LG. Spending big on a FA Guard doesn't solve the Line's biggest issue and makes zero sense to me.
I think Hill probably was better in pass protection, but not as good in the run game. But against Jordan, we needed better pass pro than Remmers. And we needed better play at LG although Remmers wasn't the answer there. I think Hill can be a solid RT, but would be nice to have a true RT from the draft. But it isn't the most pressing need in my book. Keeping the pipeline full of young talent is a must though. After 2016, quality depth is so critical.
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