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Panthers sign a vet CB

Discussion in 'Carolina Panthers' started by Panthrs, Aug 1, 2002.

  1. Aug 1, 2002 at 7:55 PM #1
    Panthrs

    Panthrs Guest

    Anyone know this guy?

    From the AP:
    Panthers sign veteran cornerback Steve Israel

    .c The Associated Press

    SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers signed journeyman cornerback Steve Israel to a one-year contract Thursday.

    A veteran of nine NFL seasons, Israel has started 39 games and played in 101 with five interceptions and four sacks.

    This will be the fifth NFL team Israel has played for and his third in the last four years. He played eight games last season for the New Orleans Saints after sitting out the 2000 season with a broken ankle.

    He's also played for the New England Patriots (1997-99), San Francisco 49ers (1995-96) and St. Louis Rams (1992-94).

    To make room on the roster, the Panthers waived injured cornerback Deveron Harper, who has missed almost all of training camp with a hamstring injury.

    The Panthers also signed 6-foot-8, 310-pound defensive tackle Terrance Simmons, recently cut by the Washington Redskins. They waived-injured defensive tackle Darian Tate.

    08/01/02 19:37 EDT
     
  2. Aug 1, 2002 at 8:13 PM #2
    HPCatFan

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    I remember seeing his name on a jersey....
    I'm sorry, maybe I'm ignorant of these things, but he's played nine seasons and only has five INTs? I know that's not the only measure of a CB, but are we that desperate back there?
     
  3. Aug 1, 2002 at 8:33 PM #3
    McFly41

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    We just added ANOTHER nickleback to the package!

    Isreal did play well as a Patriot and wasn't bad as a Saint, that's all I remember of him really. He at least brings some experience, if nothing else. If I remember correctly, he isn't a guy that gambles alot, he pretty much plays the WR w/o reading the QB.
     
  4. Aug 1, 2002 at 10:51 PM #4
    meatpile

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    He's just another to compete - and he happens to be a veteran.

    Only signed him b/c they released Harper......

    Interesting, though.

    Also - Hitchcock is still out there. You'd think if they were really panicky, they'd grab him.

    EDIT - seems like they might expect more:
    Panthers | Vet Added - posted at KFFL (http://nfl.kffl.com)

    17:01 PT: Panthers.com reports the Carolina Panthers have signed free agent CB Steve Israel (Saints) to a one-year contract. "Steve has played at a high level in the league," said Head Coach John Fox. "All of us have some background with him, and he is a guy we think can come in and contribute."
     
  5. Aug 2, 2002 at 9:15 AM #5
    Shocker

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    Interesting that Harper got released. Looks like this coaching staff has no tolerance for injury. Israel is a backup with experience. Not a bad move.
     
  6. Aug 2, 2002 at 10:46 AM #6
    Y2Buddy

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    More of go with who you know. I guess the more guys you have that know your system, the more they can help the other guys learn it and buy in to it.




    Hitchcock? Uh, no thanks.
     

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