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Blurb from John Clayton

Discussion in 'Carolina Panthers' started by CarPanthers20, May 3, 2007.

  1. May 3, 2007 at 1:49 PM #1
    CarPanthers20

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    Saw this on ESPN.com...nothing new



    What's the deal at safety?

    Despite having a great draft, the Panthers didn't fill their safety needs. Mike Minter is in his last season. Nate Salley and Cam Newton are the next-best safeties. Other than re-signing Colin Branch, the Panthers have to look at the depleted safety market for answers. The organization made a wise choice in trading down in the draft's first round instead of just taking the next-best safety, Reggie Nelson (Jacksonville selected the Florida star 21st overall). Carolina had one of its best drafts in years in doing so. But the scramble for safety help continues. Coach John Fox will settle the differences with defensive tackle Kris Jenkins after shopping him in a trade. Jenkins needs a little motivation, so he will be fine. More will be needed from the defensive line to make the transition easier at safety.
     
  2. May 3, 2007 at 2:23 PM #2
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    Deke Cooper is the best option over Salley and Newton.

    Also, Williams and Branch are FA.
     
  3. May 3, 2007 at 2:23 PM #3
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  4. May 3, 2007 at 2:43 PM #4
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    At least we'll be a little clearer in a couple of days (though who knows if better off), I read this as someone will be switching positions.
     
  5. May 3, 2007 at 2:45 PM #5
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  6. May 3, 2007 at 7:13 PM #6
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    I know that Derrick Strait was mentioned in Chat on draft day as possibly being able to switch...who are the other options? I know that Gamble has been mentioned and I think was ruled out on this board. Correct me if I'm wrong.
     
  7. May 3, 2007 at 9:03 PM #7
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    Could be, but even if he was just telling someone they will start in minicamp, like Salley, I suspect he wants to tell Salley personally first, and not have them all read about it.
     
  8. May 4, 2007 at 3:49 AM #8
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    That's a good point. Maybe it's really nothing at all out of the ordinary; certainly very possible. I still feel this is a curious statement that at the least lends itself to speculation. I mean, I don't recall anything similar being said since Fox has been here, they're usually pretty definitive about who's competing for positions.
     

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