Comments on: Panthers release James Anderson

By: firstvictory

firstvictory — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:20:19 +0000

Anyone criticizing this move never watched anything other than the ball. I think I’m borrowing Gantt’s words here, but Anderson is and always was “just a guy.” I thank him for his service, always seemed to be a positive influence, but I support the move.

By: allday20

allday20 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:23:26 +0000

Man I know he got hurt last year but I think I would have released Senn before Anderson.

Panthers cannot depend on Beason and Davis staying healthy so if they get hurt who are they left with? Not sure if the cap savings is worth the risk for this move…

By: dallascowboysdishingthereal

dallascowboysdishingthereal — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:09:02 +0000

Releasing the often injured Beason would have been a more popular move among the fan base. Kuechley at MLB has pretty much made them not need Beason anyway. Seems they could have restructured Anderson’s contract?

By: 0dark30

0dark30 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:51:21 +0000

I DON’T love Jon Beason, and I can say I’d rather have Anderson than him. Beason is a “only-show-up-in-your-contract year” guy and is the league’s highest paid cheerleader until he proves otherwise. Which more than likely won’t be until his next contract year. He is the one who should’ve been axed.

By: panthernation45

panthernation45 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:31:26 +0000

I LOVE Jon Beason , but I can’t say I would rather have him than James Anderson at this point. Anderson was almost always healthy and a sure tackler inside and out. Beason has barely played the last 2 years and his injuries arent the kind of thing that you fully heal from.

By: fafafuey

fafafuey — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:23:29 +0000

nice guy average player. saw this one coming.

By: Just a Fan

Just a Fan — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:57:08 +0000

If the Lions don’t bring back Justin Durant(best LB on the team) Anderson would be a natural fit. Bet he only fetches about 2.5 per year too. Solid player and undervalued by the media. Wondering if Steelers or Browns even Bengals don’t kick his tires as well.

By: ajb3313

ajb3313 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:42:08 +0000

Supply and demand. The Panthers have a lot of holes to fill and, with Beason, Kuechly, and Thomas, they already have a solid linebacking corps. Depth is great (especially when you’ve got guys with injury histories), but not at the expense of other positions. Anderson’s contract was prohibitive.

By: pilot2011

pilot2011 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:21:01 +0000

somebody is about to get a hell of a linebacker

By: blacknole08

blacknole08 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:20:02 +0000

What? Why?! He’s been more than average if you ask me. And quite honestly, as much as I love Davis and Beason, those guys aren’t the most reliable staying healthy.

I wouldn’t mind bringing back Dan Connor at a discounted rate as insurance.

By: canjura

canjura — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:12:08 +0000

Solid player. I’d take him on my team for the right price.