I hate to question his effort because you never really know for sure, but Peppers probably gave us 75-80 percent his last few years here. It was pretty obvious to anyone watching, so I'm sure that played just as big a factor as his actual stats in the contract negotiations.

7/26/2011 10:21:13 PM

Ernie liked his late hit on Rodgers

(as a Panther a few years back, not referring to anything he did as a Bear)

7/26/2011 10:23:24 PM

It was a pretty impressive season for him though. No Peppers to command attention, no tackle help to speak of and Brayton on the other side. He was all alone out there and came back with 11.5 sacks.

Now, given our division quarterbacks, defensive end was probably the #1 priority here.

Hardy Johnson

[Edited on July 26, 2011 at 10:24 PM. Reason : ^ I need to find that gif]

7/26/2011 10:23:29 PM

^John Clayton made a good point about that, in regards to not having Peppers around, and the interior of the line was shitty

additionally, the Panthers were almost always playing from behind, so he was facing a lot of teams who were running the ball towards the end of the game, yet still notched 11.5 sacks

take it for what it's worth

7/26/2011 10:32:24 PM

Meeks' defensive schemes free the D-Ends to shoot up the field without worrying about their gaps. While his scheme is heavily reliant on quality speed-rushers, they typically great stats in his system.

Rivera will run a D that is more similar to Philly's, with blitzers coming from all over. Don't expect Johnson to get double-digit sacks again.

7/26/2011 10:42:41 PM

he's said he'll have elements of the 3-4 defense but we'll still be a 4-3 defense team, so i don't think we should expect as many blitzes as Andy Reid throws out there

hopefully he won't have double digit sacks because 5-6 different Panthers each have 7-8

7/26/2011 10:47:19 PM

seems like everyone wanted Johnson to resign, and now that he has been signed and the financials are available, everyone is hating on him

what were the Panthers supposed to do? the guy proved he can play, and better to pay him then let him go to the Falcons

7/26/2011 10:47:37 PM

Quote :

"he's said he'll have elements of the 3-4 defense but we'll still be a 4-3 defense team, so i don't think we should expect as many blitzes as Andy Reid throws out there."

I'm confused. Do you think that Philly runs a 3-4?

7/26/2011 10:53:14 PM

Quote :

"Rivera will run a D that is more similar to Philly's, with blitzers coming from all over. Don't expect Johnson to get double-digit sacks again."

Trent Cole managed 10 sacks last season, along with 65 tackles, numbers quite comparable to Johnson's.

7/26/2011 10:57:25 PM

i thought so but i guess now that i think of it they just use a shitload of blitzes, its harder to get away with that in a 4-3 without a good secondary which the Panthers don't have

7/26/2011 10:58:55 PM

one thing you can say about Johnson is that he rarely if ever got a coverage sack

7/26/2011 11:00:29 PM

maybe in 2009 or something but not with last year's cast of misfits

7/26/2011 11:01:42 PM

the Gamble situation needs to be addressed

and i'm not sold on either Godfrey or Martin

maybe a change in coaching will shine light on these players, good and bad

7/26/2011 11:04:15 PM

we signed Kendric Burney, duh. at least we know the players have a hookup for parking tickets in Charlotte

7/26/2011 11:06:12 PM

i'm convinced that not only is Nnamde gonna get way too much money since like 10 teams will be bidding on him, but that Jonathan Joseph is gonna get paid too much in a bidding war between all the teams that didnt get Asomugha

i dont think Gamble is the problem though, and Godfrey had a decent season last year, but i dunno about Marshall and Munnerlyn, not a huge fan of either

7/26/2011 11:23:13 PM

can't imagine the jets with both revis and asomugha. that's just downright unfair

7/26/2011 11:26:31 PM

wow this johnson thing has given me a slight tinge of optimism

now let's hope he wasn't some contract yr fluke

[Edited on July 26, 2011 at 11:45 PM. Reason : k]

7/26/2011 11:44:56 PM

since UNC fans have posted back to back in a thread with 'Carolina' in the title, I feel the need to post 41-10

nothing personal, can't let you people take over TWW though

7/26/2011 11:46:00 PM

well we could go for 3 but not sure who the third would have been, I guess jctarheel and tuliplovr

and to clarify my last post, I meant a hope as in richardson might actually want to pay for a real team now not like johnson himself is going to turn things around

7/26/2011 11:53:15 PM

nah i agree with your post, in fact i think there are a number of TWWers who think Richardson is a cheap owner based solely on last year and not the franchise history

brilliant move (in hindsight) to get the #1 pick when you had a good feeling that you'd be paying him half of what St. Louis gave Bradford a year earlier...assuming Newton becomes a good NFL player

Deangelo's situation will be interesting over the next few days, as well as if they sign T Davis to a longterm deal, who we go after in free agency, whats up with Steve Smith, are we gonna bring in a veteran QB, etc

7/26/2011 11:56:25 PM

Quote :

"Rivera will run a D that is more similar to Philly's, with blitzers coming from all over. Don't expect Johnson to get double-digit sacks again."

which is fine since he's also a great run defender

i think he can put up 8 a year for us on average during the contract. don't think it's impossible that he could pop double digits a couple times again, either

people forget he came out of school pretty young. there was a lot of talk that he'd be a first rounder if he went back for his senior year

7/27/2011 12:00:40 AM

Speaking of Johnson being drafted, always kind of interesting to look back and see what the "experts" were saying when he was being evaluated. Pretty spot on:

Quote :

" 2007 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report: Charles Johnson, DE, Georgia Charles Johnson had a sensational junior year at Georgia, registering 19 tackles for a loss and 9.5 sacks. Johnson and teammate Quentin Moses made a dynamic combination at defensive end for Georgia. With his stock value rising, Johnson elected to forego his senior year and enter the 2007 draft. Johnson is shorter that you would hope for a defensive end, but does have the ideal size in terms of weight (275 lbs) for a pass rushing end in the NFL. He is very solid against the run and effective closing down the running lanes and forcing the ball carrier to the inside. Johnson brings an excellent burst from the edge to get around the offensive tackle and create havoc in the backfield. He also has exceptional strength to overpower most blockers and closing speed to get to the quarterback. Johnson uses his hands well and his low center of gravity to leverage position against opposing blockers. His inexperience, consistency and tendency to wear down late in the game are concerns to scouts. Many believe he excelled early in the season due to his teammate, Quentin Moses, drawing most of the attention from offensive blocking schemes. Some teams have discussed the possibility of moving him to outside linebacker, but that remains to be seen. Regardless of the concerns, Johnson has a ton of talent and ability to perform at the next level. Johnson made the right decision to declare for the draft and should be a mid-to-late first round pick. "

http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/profile_display.cfm?prospect_id=1175

7/27/2011 12:10:35 AM

lol Quentin Moses, whats he done for anyone lately

7/27/2011 1:38:56 AM

signed DT Ron Edwards

Quote :

"Yes, John Fox is gone from Carolina. But it looks like the Panthers are going back to the philosophy they followed in his early years. They’re building around the defensive line. A day after agreeing to terms on a deal that will keep defensive end Charles Johnson with the team, the Panthers have addressed what’s been a glaring weakness in recent years. They just went out and spent some decent money on a defensive tackle in free agency. They’ve agreed to terms with former Kansas City defensive tackle Ron Edwards, according to Adam Schefter. Edwards has agreed to a three-year deal worth $8.25 million. Edwards is a pure run-stopper and that’s something the Panthers need. He’s never had more than four sacks in a season, but the Panthers can get those from Johnson and others. They’re bringing in Edwards, 32, to help solidify the run defense. He’ll act as a bridge and give rookies Terrell McClain and Sione Fua some time to develop."

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/22737/panthers-keep-working-on-d-line

7/27/2011 11:15:28 AM

This sounds like what Kemo's role was for us before.

Just eat up some blocks and let the other down lineman go after it.

7/27/2011 11:23:11 AM

i like it

7/27/2011 11:46:00 AM

he's 32 which goes against the "youth movement", but i think part of the youth movement was in actuality preparing for the lockout, which resulted in cutting the contracts of more expensive veterans

7/27/2011 1:11:03 PM

Those rookie DT's need to need a vet to show them the ropes.

So we got a teacher and instant production on the line. Win/Win

7/27/2011 1:19:11 PM

oh definitely

part of me wanted Damione Lewis back, but he's already signed elsewhere...Ron Edwards works for me

7/27/2011 1:26:37 PM

per AdamSchefter :

Carolina and RB DeAngelo Williams reached agreement on a five-year, $43 million deal that includes $21 million in guaranteed money.

7/27/2011 1:37:31 PM

Deangelo here for 5 more years

7/27/2011 1:37:49 PM

and nevermind

[Edited on July 27, 2011 at 1:39 PM. Reason : ]

7/27/2011 1:38:56 PM

Da Pantha gon be some dirty niggas now they got DeAngela Willam$

7/27/2011 1:40:55 PM

i kinda thought williams would end up w/ more $ than charles johnson, but i guess johnson's value will be higher in a few years compared to a RB

7/27/2011 1:42:06 PM

it's been a good day and a half

7/27/2011 1:42:43 PM

and here comes our veteran QB

AdamSchefter :
Browns releasing QB Jake Delhomme; he would like to continue playing.

7/27/2011 1:50:13 PM

hell yeah! (to DWill, not Delhomme)

7/27/2011 1:52:00 PM

just offer delhomme 5 dollas guaranteed, like bagger vance got

7/27/2011 1:54:19 PM

Just listened to Johnson's interview with PFT

Lets just say he's lucky he's a gifted athlete, because the man can hardly speak English

7/27/2011 1:54:51 PM

Quote :

"#Fuck DeAngelo Williams is staying in Carolina! I wanted that nigga with the dolphins so bad! W.e on to the next one! Bradshaw/Barber/Bush!"

Quote :

"My nigga DeAngelo died in 2nd grade at six flags before he could even get in the park"

Quote :

"deangelo williams iz dope but dat nigga has been gettin hurt lately"

7/27/2011 1:55:44 PM

^^haha i just got done listening to that...Florio's interview skills could use some work, there were so many awkward pauses

it's crazy Johnson just met Rivera yesterday, and said he loved how he fit into the scheme...i'm very excited to see what Rivera's defense will look like

7/27/2011 2:07:58 PM

signed Ben Hartsock to 2-yr deal

7/27/2011 2:14:44 PM

7/27/2011 2:18:25 PM

[Edited on July 27, 2011 at 2:30 PM. Reason : double trouble]

7/27/2011 2:19:01 PM

4 years, $12MM for a KICKER?

olindo mare

[Edited on July 27, 2011 at 2:32 PM. Reason : lol $12 sounds about right]

7/27/2011 2:31:50 PM

We have an owner that is the leading voice against rising player salaries and within a week of signing the deal he signs Olindo Mare to a 12 M deal? OMG WTF

[Edited on July 27, 2011 at 2:35 PM. Reason : .]

7/27/2011 2:34:47 PM

rising rookie player salaries

7/27/2011 2:36:07 PM

I guess richardson feels he got his way in the lockout and is now actually trying to build a franchise again, I'm still not very enthused until he's done it at the qb position

7/27/2011 2:37:21 PM

Golden Boot

[Edited on July 27, 2011 at 2:38 PM. Reason : kickoff specialist???]

7/27/2011 2:37:26 PM

Good night, sweet prince?

7/27/2011 2:39:07 PM