James Anderson WLB (1 Viewer)

[bcr8f]

From Sporting News.

SCOUTING REPORT: After playing very little as a rookie, James Anderson is the likely starter at weakside linebacker. That role was held by Na'il Diggs last season, but he's not likely to be re-signed. The team believes that Anderson has much more upside than Diggs, who played primarily on running downs. Anderson should be ready after watching from the sidelines last year. He has excellent speed and can drop into pass coverage. That could make him into an every-down player. But Anderson's early focus has to be on successfully stopping the run. Behind a big defensive line, Anderson has the speed to cover a lot of ground and should be able to prevent ball carriers from turning the corner.

 

[jgb95]

I own him long term in three leagues!!!

 

[bcr8f]

I own him long term in three leagues!!!

I have him in one. They were gushing over him pre season comparing him to Spoon even though his skills are different. Richard Marshall could be good too. Both look like good rookie pickups.

 

[chook]

This is great news!!

Thank you Jene and the IDP forum for the heads up a while back.

 

[DonFue]

Sell high!

 

[chook]

Sell high!

Really? He has had his tyres pumped up pretty high in here thus far, you see him being a bust?

 

[DonFue]

Lack of production in college (Va Tech) and questionable instincts (at best). I'm always afraid of "athletes" that have never produced. The type of guy that looks great in preseason or for one game when he's in the zone, then gets burned and loses confidence once the opponent throws a complex scheme at him. Not enough 3-yards-in-a-cloud-of-dust OCs left to count on him.

 

[The Man With No Name]

James Anderson pre draft profile

 

[bcr8f]

We'll see. John Fox liked him immesnely in pre season and has been working him in.

 

[Donnybrook]

Per KFFL:

Panthers | Diggs re-signsFri, 2 Mar 2007 23:03:44 -0800ESPN.com reports the Carolina Panthers have re-signed LB Na'il Diggs to a one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed.

 

[jgb95]

Depth I hope!!!!

 

[Slinger]

We'll see. John Fox liked him immesnely in pre season and has been working him in.

Yeah, I never got that vibe when hearing Fox talk about Anderson. Like you said, we'll see, but I'm not going all out to get him.

 

[bcr8f]

We'll see. John Fox liked him immesnely in pre season and has been working him in.

Yeah, I never got that vibe when hearing Fox talk about Anderson. Like you said, we'll see, but I'm not going all out to get him.

I'll keep him until he does something or sucks. Diggs wasn't great last year and often gets hurt.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald, after hearing the details that Na'il Diggs signing bonus was nearly as much as his 2007 salary, is suggesting that means Diggs will start at the WLB spot again this year with Anderson in a reserve role.

Gantt has always been on target with the Panthers -- although we fussed over the Thomas Davis SLB/WLB/SS situation, everything Gantt wrote about that deal proved true.

Still, you can choose to read this one of three ways.

1/ Anderson isn't ready and Diggs was signed to start.

2/ The Panthers are concerned that Dan Morgan isn't healthy, Chris Draft could sign elsewhere, and the rest of their depth (read: Adam Seward) is shady and they've other needs to address in the draft (DE, S, OL) and were willing to overpay up front to keep Diggs around as valuable depth with Anderson still very much likely to start at WLB.

3/ The Panthers are concerned that Dan Morgan isn't healthy and won't last a series at MLB and Chris Draft may sign elsewhere, leaving them with no other viable MLB options on the depth chart other than James Anderson wink. Diggs is then getting paid in case he's needed at WLB with Anderson in the middle.

The last one is definitely wishful thinking. Still, if Draft doesn't re-sign in Carolina, who's the most likely backup to Dan Morgan if the Panthers don't draft a MLB type in the middle rounds or higher? Gantt thinks the team still thinks Seward can be redeemed there. That could be just as wishful as Anderson landing in the middle.

Ain't the off-season fun?

 

[bcr8f]

Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald, after hearing the details that Na'il Diggs signing bonus was nearly as much as his 2007 salary, is suggesting that means Diggs will start at the WLB spot again this year with Anderson in a reserve role.

Gantt has always been on target with the Panthers -- although we fussed over the Thomas Davis SLB/WLB/SS situation, everything Gantt wrote about that deal proved true.

Still, you can choose to read this one of three ways.

1/ Anderson isn't ready and Diggs was signed to start.

2/ The Panthers are concerned that Dan Morgan isn't healthy, Chris Draft could sign elsewhere, and the rest of their depth (read: Adam Seward) is shady and they've other needs to address in the draft (DE, S, OL) and were willing to overpay up front to keep Diggs around as valuable depth with Anderson still very much likely to start at WLB.

3/ The Panthers are concerned that Dan Morgan isn't healthy and won't last a series at MLB and Chris Draft may sign elsewhere, leaving them with no other viable MLB options on the depth chart other than James Anderson wink. Diggs is then getting paid in case he's needed at WLB with Anderson in the middle.

The last one is definitely wishful thinking. Still, if Draft doesn't re-sign in Carolina, who's the most likely backup to Dan Morgan if the Panthers don't draft a MLB type in the middle rounds or higher? Gantt thinks the team still thinks Seward can be redeemed there. That could be just as wishful as Anderson landing in the middle.

Ain't the off-season fun?

Interesting. They seem to be pinning their hopes on Morgan, Seward and Anderson. Diggs does get hurt a lot too. We'll see I guess. Too bad they didn't keep Witherspoon.

 

[redman]

Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald, after hearing the details that Na'il Diggs signing bonus was nearly as much as his 2007 salary, is suggesting that means Diggs will start at the WLB spot again this year with Anderson in a reserve role.

Gantt has always been on target with the Panthers -- although we fussed over the Thomas Davis SLB/WLB/SS situation, everything Gantt wrote about that deal proved true.

Still, you can choose to read this one of three ways.

1/ Anderson isn't ready and Diggs was signed to start.

2/ The Panthers are concerned that Dan Morgan isn't healthy, Chris Draft could sign elsewhere, and the rest of their depth (read: Adam Seward) is shady and they've other needs to address in the draft (DE, S, OL) and were willing to overpay up front to keep Diggs around as valuable depth with Anderson still very much likely to start at WLB.

3/ The Panthers are concerned that Dan Morgan isn't healthy and won't last a series at MLB and Chris Draft may sign elsewhere, leaving them with no other viable MLB options on the depth chart other than James Anderson wink. Diggs is then getting paid in case he's needed at WLB with Anderson in the middle.

The last one is definitely wishful thinking. Still, if Draft doesn't re-sign in Carolina, who's the most likely backup to Dan Morgan if the Panthers don't draft a MLB type in the middle rounds or higher? Gantt thinks the team still thinks Seward can be redeemed there. That could be just as wishful as Anderson landing in the middle.

Ain't the off-season fun?

Well that clears things up. Remind me what they pay you for around here, Jene?

 

[Jene Bramel]

Well that clears things up. Remind me what they pay you for around here, Jene?

 

[Birdie048]

The article I read had Na'il Diggs competing for the SLB spot. I thought Thomas Davis was recovering fine.... maybe not?

I have James Anderson and Adam Seward but don't expect much from them this season.

 

[bcr8f]

The article I read had Na'il Diggs competing for the SLB spot. I thought Thomas Davis was recovering fine.... maybe not? I have James Anderson and Adam Seward but don't expect much from them this season.

I never saw that. Do you know where you read it?

 

[dvjammer]

The article I read had Na'il Diggs competing for the SLB spot. I thought Thomas Davis was recovering fine.... maybe not?

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------from the Rock Hill article posted above-

Diggs actually got a $400,000 signing bonus to go along with his base salary of $950,000. That number's high enough that it practically assures him a spot on the 53-man roster, and the inside track at retaining the job ahead of James Anderson.

That gave them their starting set (along with strongsider Thomas Davis), but the questions remained what would happen behind them.

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http://www.panthers.com/Common/Article.aspx?id=17196 March 08

During last year’s 10-3 victory at Atlanta, Carolina linebacker Thomas Davis was blitzing when he took a sharp hit on the shoulder he was turning with at the time. The hit was so severe it popped his shoulder out of the socket. The shoulder popped back in before he made it to the sideline, but the damage to his labrum had been done. Davis missed the season finale at New Orleans and had surgery to repair the torn labrum a few weeks later.

Panthers Head Athletic Trainer Ryan Vermillion described the injury.

“When your shoulder pops out, things are going to tear,” Vermillion said. “It wasn’t a dislocation because it did pop back in, but it was a subluxation. He tore the posterior part of his labrum.”

Team physician Dr. Pat Connor operated on Davis’ shoulder at Carolinas Medical Center on January 17. Davis is already on the mend.

“I had never had surgery before,” said Davis, who was second on the team with 96 tackles in 2006. “I wanted to start rehabilitation as soon as possible, though, so we got it started a couple of days later.”

Vermillion is pleased with Davis’ progress.

“He’s six weeks post-op and he is doing extremely well,” said Vermillion. “He has worked hard on his rehab and has regained all of his range of motion. We’re now just trying to build up his shoulder strength while paying attention to the rotator cuff and the muscles of the scapula.”

Davis says the shoulder feels okay for the most part, but still feels sore doing certain things.

“Lifting it up is the hardest part,” he said. “That’s the biggest thing I’m having trouble with right now.”

According to Vermillion, Davis should be back to normal soon, even if he isn’t going full bore with his teammates in May.

“I foresee him to be maybe limited for our first mini-camp, but 100 percent for our June school,” said Vermillion. “He’ll be part-time when the strength and conditioning program starts on March 19, but he should be 100 percent in the program by the end of it and shouldn’t have any problems at all.”

Even with the added challenge of rehabilitation, Davis feels like this season could be his coming out party, one in which he shows the NFL why he was a first round draft choice in 2005.

“It’s unbelievable how much more comfortable I am in this defense having played a year at linebacker,” said Davis. “Last year was my first year ever playing it full time. I knew the transition from safety was going to be difficult, but I definitely feel good about it going into this year. I feel like I know the defense. Coach Trgo (Mike Trgovac) and Coach (Ken) Flajole have really been helping me out.”

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according to this Davis is expected to be just fine

 

[redman]

Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald, after hearing the details that Na'il Diggs signing bonus was nearly as much as his 2007 salary, is suggesting that means Diggs will start at the WLB spot again this year with Anderson in a reserve role.

Gantt has always been on target with the Panthers -- although we fussed over the Thomas Davis SLB/WLB/SS situation, everything Gantt wrote about that deal proved true.

Still, you can choose to read this one of three ways.

1/ Anderson isn't ready and Diggs was signed to start.

2/ The Panthers are concerned that Dan Morgan isn't healthy, Chris Draft could sign elsewhere, and the rest of their depth (read: Adam Seward) is shady and they've other needs to address in the draft (DE, S, OL) and were willing to overpay up front to keep Diggs around as valuable depth with Anderson still very much likely to start at WLB.

3/ The Panthers are concerned that Dan Morgan isn't healthy and won't last a series at MLB and Chris Draft may sign elsewhere, leaving them with no other viable MLB options on the depth chart other than James Anderson wink. Diggs is then getting paid in case he's needed at WLB with Anderson in the middle.

The last one is definitely wishful thinking. Still, if Draft doesn't re-sign in Carolina, who's the most likely backup to Dan Morgan if the Panthers don't draft a MLB type in the middle rounds or higher? Gantt thinks the team still thinks Seward can be redeemed there. That could be just as wishful as Anderson landing in the middle.

Ain't the off-season fun?

Time to re-bump this and discuss Beason's addition to the squad. Does this plus Diggs' resigning mean that Anderson is a backup once again?

 

[bcr8f]

From Gantt more recently

The Panthers gave incumbent weakside linebacker Na'il Diggs a $400,000 signing bonus on a one-year deal this offseason, but that's before they drafted Miami's Jon Beason.

They think Beason can be an impact player on the weakside, but he's really around so they don't get caught with their pants down if Dan Morgan gets hurt again. They have this thing about letting guys who were in town work with the ones during mini-camps, which might buy Diggs some time.

But the writing's on the wall, and it doesn't have to be in verse to be noticed.

 

[Keith Lewis]

Is it time to cut Anderson?

Besides my starters I have projects:

Anderson, James CAR

Gaither, Omar PHI LB

Keiaho, Freddie IND LB

Tulloch, Stephen TEN LB

Wilhelm, Matt SDC LB

Williams, Jamar CHI LB

 

[msommer]

Is it time to cut Anderson? Besides my starters I have projects:Anderson, James CAR Gaither, Omar PHI LB Keiaho, Freddie IND LB Tulloch, Stephen TEN LB Wilhelm, Matt SDC LB Williams, Jamar CHI LB

If things continue the way it looks Gaither and Keiaho will be promoted from project status this year

 

[Jene Bramel]

Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald, after hearing the details that Na'il Diggs signing bonus was nearly as much as his 2007 salary, is suggesting that means Diggs will start at the WLB spot again this year with Anderson in a reserve role.

Gantt has always been on target with the Panthers -- although we fussed over the Thomas Davis SLB/WLB/SS situation, everything Gantt wrote about that deal proved true.

Still, you can choose to read this one of three ways.

1/ Anderson isn't ready and Diggs was signed to start.

2/ The Panthers are concerned that Dan Morgan isn't healthy, Chris Draft could sign elsewhere, and the rest of their depth (read: Adam Seward) is shady and they've other needs to address in the draft (DE, S, OL) and were willing to overpay up front to keep Diggs around as valuable depth with Anderson still very much likely to start at WLB.

3/ The Panthers are concerned that Dan Morgan isn't healthy and won't last a series at MLB and Chris Draft may sign elsewhere, leaving them with no other viable MLB options on the depth chart other than James Anderson wink. Diggs is then getting paid in case he's needed at WLB with Anderson in the middle.

The last one is definitely wishful thinking. Still, if Draft doesn't re-sign in Carolina, who's the most likely backup to Dan Morgan if the Panthers don't draft a MLB type in the middle rounds or higher? Gantt thinks the team still thinks Seward can be redeemed there. That could be just as wishful as Anderson landing in the middle.

Ain't the off-season fun?

Time to re-bump this and discuss Beason's addition to the squad. Does this plus Diggs' resigning mean that Anderson is a backup once again?

I've contended from the beginning that Diggs' signing was more indicative of a hedge for depth than an indictment of Anderson. I also think Beason was drafted to play MLB whenever Morgan ends up on the injured list again. It doesn't look great for Anderson unfortunately but I wouldn't throw him in the Alfred Fincher pile yet.

 

[redman]

Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald, after hearing the details that Na'il Diggs signing bonus was nearly as much as his 2007 salary, is suggesting that means Diggs will start at the WLB spot again this year with Anderson in a reserve role.

Gantt has always been on target with the Panthers -- although we fussed over the Thomas Davis SLB/WLB/SS situation, everything Gantt wrote about that deal proved true.

Still, you can choose to read this one of three ways.

1/ Anderson isn't ready and Diggs was signed to start.

2/ The Panthers are concerned that Dan Morgan isn't healthy, Chris Draft could sign elsewhere, and the rest of their depth (read: Adam Seward) is shady and they've other needs to address in the draft (DE, S, OL) and were willing to overpay up front to keep Diggs around as valuable depth with Anderson still very much likely to start at WLB.

3/ The Panthers are concerned that Dan Morgan isn't healthy and won't last a series at MLB and Chris Draft may sign elsewhere, leaving them with no other viable MLB options on the depth chart other than James Anderson wink. Diggs is then getting paid in case he's needed at WLB with Anderson in the middle.

The last one is definitely wishful thinking. Still, if Draft doesn't re-sign in Carolina, who's the most likely backup to Dan Morgan if the Panthers don't draft a MLB type in the middle rounds or higher? Gantt thinks the team still thinks Seward can be redeemed there. That could be just as wishful as Anderson landing in the middle.

Ain't the off-season fun?

Time to re-bump this and discuss Beason's addition to the squad. Does this plus Diggs' resigning mean that Anderson is a backup once again?

I've contended from the beginning that Diggs' signing was more indicative of a hedge for depth than an indictment of Anderson. I also think Beason was drafted to play MLB whenever Morgan ends up on the injured list again. It doesn't look great for Anderson unfortunately but I wouldn't throw him in the Alfred Fincher pile yet.

I guess my questions are these:1) is it certain as of yet that Morgan will be back as the incumbent starter at MLB this year (barring injury, ha ha ha)?

2) Assuming Morgan is back, is Beason slated to be the backup MLB, only, or will he also get reps at WLB (his position in college)?

3) As things now stand, at WLB as between Anderson and Diggs who has the inside track to start, and will the other one be purely a backup or be used in certain packages, e.g. one plays 1st and 2nd down and the other comes in in the nickel package?

 

[Jene Bramel]

I guess my questions are these:1) is it certain as of yet that Morgan will be back as the incumbent starter at MLB this year (barring injury, ha ha ha)?2) Assuming Morgan is back, is Beason slated to be the backup MLB, only, or will he also get reps at WLB (his position in college)?3) As things now stand, at WLB as between Anderson and Diggs who has the inside track to start, and will the other one be purely a backup or be used in certain packages, e.g. one plays 1st and 2nd down and the other comes in in the nickel package?

Morgan is the starter at MLB until he's injured again. Beason will be the first team WLB, but will almost assuredly be coached up at MLB after class. If Anderson, Shaw, and maybe Seward look like they can handle their own business this summer, I think Diggs may be in trouble.I think the depth chart looks like this today:WLB: Beason/Diggs/Anderson/ShawMLB: Morgan/Beason/SewardSLB: Davis/Anderson/Seward

 

[redman]

I guess my questions are these:1) is it certain as of yet that Morgan will be back as the incumbent starter at MLB this year (barring injury, ha ha ha)?2) Assuming Morgan is back, is Beason slated to be the backup MLB, only, or will he also get reps at WLB (his position in college)?3) As things now stand, at WLB as between Anderson and Diggs who has the inside track to start, and will the other one be purely a backup or be used in certain packages, e.g. one plays 1st and 2nd down and the other comes in in the nickel package?

Morgan is the starter at MLB until he's injured again. Beason will be the first team WLB, but will almost assuredly be coached up at MLB after class. If Anderson, Shaw, and maybe Seward look like they can handle their own business this summer, I think Diggs may be in trouble.I think the depth chart looks like this today:WLB: Beason/Diggs/Anderson/ShawMLB: Morgan/Beason/SewardSLB: Davis/Anderson/Seward

Well, as an Anderson owner the best thing that could happen for me is another Morgan injury, as that is the best way to clear the way for Anderson to take over the WLB (assuming he shows he's at least as capable of doing so as Diggs is). I'm not rooting for that, BTW, just identifying where the bottleneck is. Am I correct in assuming that the next time that Morgan misses multiple games, especially due to a concussion, is likely his last in Carolina? Has he reached the limit of the coaching staff's patience with him?

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Alfred Fincher pile

I think JB just coined a new term for the IDP lexicon!

 

[Jene Bramel]

I guess my questions are these:1) is it certain as of yet that Morgan will be back as the incumbent starter at MLB this year (barring injury, ha ha ha)?2) Assuming Morgan is back, is Beason slated to be the backup MLB, only, or will he also get reps at WLB (his position in college)?3) As things now stand, at WLB as between Anderson and Diggs who has the inside track to start, and will the other one be purely a backup or be used in certain packages, e.g. one plays 1st and 2nd down and the other comes in in the nickel package?

Morgan is the starter at MLB until he's injured again. Beason will be the first team WLB, but will almost assuredly be coached up at MLB after class. If Anderson, Shaw, and maybe Seward look like they can handle their own business this summer, I think Diggs may be in trouble.I think the depth chart looks like this today:WLB: Beason/Diggs/Anderson/ShawMLB: Morgan/Beason/SewardSLB: Davis/Anderson/Seward

Well, as an Anderson owner the best thing that could happen for me is another Morgan injury, as that is the best way to clear the way for Anderson to take over the WLB (assuming he shows he's at least as capable of doing so as Diggs is). I'm not rooting for that, BTW, just identifying where the bottleneck is. Am I correct in assuming that the next time that Morgan misses multiple games, especially due to a concussion, is likely his last in Carolina? Has he reached the limit of the coaching staff's patience with him?

I don't think, given the heightened awareness of closed head injuries in the NFL right now, that anyone will take a chance on Morgan even if he's somehow cleared to play after another concussion. He's essentially on a pay-per-week-played contract right now anyway. There will be very little consequence to the Panthers should they feel the need to cut the cord. Frankly, I wouldn't be shocked if they cut bait on him in camp if the youngsters show they can play. Morgan was a stud when healthy, but he's caused all kinds of lineup shuffling in recent years. If I were in charge, medical issues aside, I'd be looking for more stability.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Alfred Fincher pile

I think JB just coined a new term for the IDP lexicon!

Five years ago, this was the Barry Gardner pile. Eight years ago, the Marquis Smith pile. The list of guys I really liked who turned out to be more useless than Paris Hilton with a library card is long and depressing.

 

[PatsWillWin]

So basically it looks like Beason has pretty substantial value immediately as well as in the future.

Sweet.

 

[redman]

So basically it looks like Beason has pretty substantial value immediately as well as in the future. Sweet.

He's arguably immediately the most valuable dynasty LB on the Panthers, and he has a decent shot at being the most valuable redraft LB on that roster, especially if Morgan is cut or injured.

 

[Buckle]

Alfred Fincher pile

I think JB just coined a new term for the IDP lexicon!

Pretty cool but perhaps a bit rough. Least Anderson put up better stats than Fincher.

 

[bcr8f]

Alfred Fincher pile

I think JB just coined a new term for the IDP lexicon!

If Dan Morgan has another concussion you may have another one there. He says he's healthy, but the odds are against him. He could get a concussion in very light contact.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Alfred Fincher pile

I think JB just coined a new term for the IDP lexicon!

Pretty cool but perhaps a bit rough. Least Anderson put up better stats than Fincher.

To clarify, I said that it is NOT time to throw Anderson in the Fincher pile yet. I've been firmly in his corner since the draft last year.

 

[DonFue]

5th on the depth chart, unlikely to be in the Nickle and really not very good.

Sell low

 

[bcr8f]

5th on the depth chart, unlikely to be in the Nickle and really not very good. Sell low

That's not what John Fox said last year. Anyone is welcome to drop him, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him start at WLB if Morgan is hurt. Do you really see Diggs and Morgan playing much longer?

 

[gregjcross]

I drafted Anderson as a rookie with marginal hopes, but its been very bleak. Especially the re-signing of Diggs, unless that was simply a way to appease people with the loss of Chris Draft (following 'Spoon) and the questions regarding Morgan.Dan Morgan is done, so the real question is : Diggs or Anderson at WLB, seems like its Diggs! I will hold Andreson though to make sure that Diggs isnt cut in camp.

5th on the depth chart, unlikely to be in the Nickle and really not very good. Sell low

That's not what John Fox said last year. Anyone is welcome to drop him, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him start at WLB if Morgan is hurt. Do you really see Diggs and Morgan playing much longer?

 

[redman]

What strikes me immediately regarding Diggs is that he signed a one year contract. If that team thought they "needed" him the way that the Anderson naysayers are talking, I'd have expected a multi-year deal.

Diggs looks like insurance to me, whether that be insurance in the form of a known and reliable starter for one more year while Anderson rounds into form or insurance in the form of a veteran backup behind Anderson as the 2nd year starter.

If you look at their LB roster as a whole, especially before they knew they'd end up with Beason, they had no choice but to resign Diggs.

 

[bcr8f]

What strikes me immediately regarding Diggs is that he signed a one year contract. If that team thought they "needed" him the way that the Anderson naysayers are talking, I'd have expected a multi-year deal. Diggs looks like insurance to me, whether that be insurance in the form of a known and reliable starter for one more year while Anderson rounds into form or insurance in the form of a veteran backup behind Anderson as the 2nd year starter. If you look at their LB roster as a whole, especially before they knew they'd end up with Beason, they had no choice but to resign Diggs.

Insurance. Me too and depth. With him they know what they have in case Anderson bombs.

 

[ditka85]

Alfred Fincher pile

I think JB just coined a new term for the IDP lexicon!

Five years ago, this was the Barry Gardner pile. Eight years ago, the Marquis Smith pile. The list of guys I really liked who turned out to be more useless than Paris Hilton with a library card is long and depressing.

I think I smell a steaming pile of Eric Kumerow. :X

 

[jgb95]

bump

 

[lions327]

5th on the depth chart, unlikely to be in the Nickle and really not very good.

Sell low

BUY low, SELL high...just like economics.

 

[lions327]

Alfred Fincher pile

I think JB just coined a new term for the IDP lexicon!

Five years ago, this was the Barry Gardner pile. Eight years ago, the Marquis Smith pile. The list of guys I really liked who turned out to be more useless than Paris Hilton with a library card is long and depressing.

Here in Detroit, we call it the Boss Bailey/Teddy Lehman pile.

 

[bcr8f]

5th on the depth chart, unlikely to be in the Nickle and really not very good. Sell low

Where do you get 5th? Beason is MLB if Morgan retires, If he doesn't it's Beason, Diggs Anderson, but depth charts this early really aren't chiselled in stone.

 

[BearsFan]

5th on the depth chart, unlikely to be in the Nickle and really not very good. Sell low

Where do you get 5th? Beason is MLB if Morgan retires, If he doesn't it's Beason, Diggs Anderson, but depth charts this early really aren't chiselled in stone.

Thomas Davis will stay the starting SLB, ...at the least.If Morgan hits another roadblock, Beason could be 1st in line for MLB, but Anderson would still be behind Diggs at WLB unless he can somehow battle up the depth chart during camp. Diggs only has a 1-year $1M+ deal and was signed as insurance IMO, before CAR got Beason in the draft.

 

[DonFue]

I wrote sell low b/c I had said sell high before Andersen was named the back-up. A crappy player in a mediocre situation is still a crappy player-so just sell.

 

[The Man With No Name]

I wrote sell low b/c I had said sell high before Andersen was named the back-up. A crappy player in a mediocre situation is still a crappy player-so just sell.

?Don't know how you can call a 3rd round draft pick with 2 starts going into his 2nd year a crappy player. And they were productive starts, too.

 

[bcr8f]

I wrote sell low b/c I had said sell high before Andersen was named the back-up. A crappy player in a mediocre situation is still a crappy player-so just sell.

You said 5th on the depth chart too. It's OK to hate the guy but if you're going to call him crappy at least make a good argument. Crappy how?