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• The report by Pat Yasinkas of The Charlotte Observer noting that the Carolina Panthers would unload three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kris Jenkins for the right price was a little surprising, but not overly so. Because of his reluctance to participate in the offseason training program, the six-year veteran has been a challenge for the Carolina staff.
His weight is a perennial problem and Jenkins, 27, missed nearly all of 2004 and 2005 with shoulder and knee injuries. That he was named to the Pro Bowl squad in 2006 was more than a mild surprise, because the Panthers' staff didn't feel he played that well. Carolina made a big investment last spring to sign unrestricted free-agent Maake Kemoeatu, and he's essentially the same type of player as Jenkins, a closed-area run-stuffer.
We added walker for the much needed pass rush in the middle. If we can add Jenkins for a decent price I woud pull the trigger, the guy is relatively young and is a house to move in the middle. I am not sure why he fell out of favor in carolina but a change of scenery could be good for this guy. What do you all think?
BT