Comments on: Panthers sign a veteran DT, give up on a high pick in process

By: mindcrime401

mindcrime401 — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:10:17 +0000

“D. Edwards is not a nose tackle, he just didn’t fit in with the Bills defense. The Bills are a 3-4 defense.”

With Mario Williams and Mark Anderson at DE, and Kyle Williams and Marcel Dareus at DT, where did you come up with Buffalo is 3-4 team? Former Defensive Coordinator George Edwards had a base 3-4 that often transitioned into 4-3 looks last year, and it’s the 3-4 that got him fired. Dave Wannstedt is using a 4-3 D in 2012. Dwan Edwards was never used as a DT in Buffalo’s D-schemes. He rotated at DE with Spencer Johnson and Alex Carrington.

By: powermanmike1

powermanmike1 — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:24:22 +0000

I think this is a great move by the Panthers. D. Edwards is not a nose tackle, he just didn’t fit in with the Bills defense. The Bills are a 3-4 defense. He is perfect for the Panthers 4-3 scheme. He should start until Neblett returns. With the Edwards boys, Fua, and Neblett the Panthers tackles are vastly improved. The reason Armanti is still on the team is because Ajirotutu was terrible, it was a choice between the two and Armanti was better. They also have a backup punt returner. Marty Hurney has made some terrible bone head moves in the past, but not this year. He has done a good job with bringing in good players. What they need to do now is hire a new special teams coach.

By: chazatlas

chazatlas — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 02:08:39 +0000

The guy making the stupid picks is named Marty Hurney. I unlike others do not give Hurney for being “bold” in drafting Cam Newton or Luke Kuechly. Those were no brainers.

By: applecool1981

applecool1981 — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 21:00:08 +0000

Ron Edwards played for the Bills too, at one point. One of my coworkers really believes in Dwan; I, myself, am not so sure. Looks like they like the Buffalo scrap heat though, which is not good because our defense has sucked since 2005.

By: rayflock34

rayflock34 — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:30:52 +0000

Armanti only made the roster because Gettis is on the PUP. As for McClain he didnt look good at all last season and from all accounts sucked it up in camp also

By: nitzenbaum - not yer momma's 'skins fan

nitzenbaum - not yer momma's 'skins fan — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 17:31:13 +0000

They’re still holding on to Armanti, dionoil, when clearly he isn’t cut out for it. Didn’t they trade up to get him in the 2nd? Time to cut bait on that too.

By: dionoil

dionoil — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 17:20:17 +0000

I’m actually kinda proud of them. You’re gonna miss on some picks. In the past, we’ve held on to them forever. This is a welcome change.

By: kingbeason52

kingbeason52 — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:45:00 +0000

15 tackles and 1 sack in a season on a poor defense will put you on the chopping block

By: rightwingguy

rightwingguy — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:41:57 +0000

A 3rd rounder after 1 year, wow. Guess whoever is doing the picks down there is clueless.

By: blacknole08

blacknole08 — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:40:36 +0000

This is kinda shocking but I’m okay with this. Andre Neblett was our best DT last year anyways so this unit sould be solid again when he comes back from suspension.

By: taurusturner

taurusturner — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:24:34 +0000

Not a good move. I thought he was better than Fua and Neblett.

By: sportsmeccabi

sportsmeccabi — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:22:26 +0000

Good! I bashed this pick when we made it. He was terrible!!!!

By: christopher525

christopher525 — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:20:24 +0000

Dwan and Ron…kind of sounds like an 80′s radio show.

By: peaceknuckle

peaceknuckle — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:13:18 +0000

When did the Panthers hire Jerry Angelo? I thought he was the only one who wasted draft picks like this?

By: sd1024

sd1024 — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:08:59 +0000

Wow..waive a 3rd rounder after 1 year.