BillsFan1988 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I was looking at the players that visited with the Panthers during the draft process from 2013 to 2015 We all know McBeane loves players they know or are familiar with in some capacity. It will be interesting to go to this list once free agency starts to see who we end up with. All players had Private Visit 2013 OT DJ Fluker WR Tavon Austin DE Zeke Ansah 2014 WR - Donte Moncreif OT- Cam Fleming OG - Marcus Martin CB - Jason Verrett 2015 WR Davante Parker Breshard Perriman Phillip Dorsett Jamison Crowder RB/WR Ty Montgomery RB Tevin Coleman OT Erick Flowers DE Za'Dareus Smith DT Malcolm Brown DT Jordon Phillips SS Landon Collins 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan1988 Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 Some interesting names on this list some good players I'd like to see them kick the tires on Donte Moncreif Landon Collins Za'Daruis Smith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan1988 Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 I know some here will be critical of a signing like Landon Collins but I beg to differ #1 Signing Collins will give Mcd the chess piece he needs a Rover LB/SS like Collins would be flat of weapon for Mcd. #2 The flexibility of both Hyde and Poyer will make this work. Poyer was a corner in college and has shown those coverage skills on the NFL level. Hyde can lineup in the slot in a pinch . #3 With these 3 guys all together on the field in a big nickel we will hardly be caught off guard by opposing teams offenses . With these guys willingness to all get dirty in the box they won't be a liability in run defense and in coverage this is where we will benefit the most. Teams like the Pat's and Saints that love the quick gm will find it a daunting task against these 3 beasts to get that quick gm going and we can put them in uncomfortable situations and that's not to mention Edmunds and Milano and Lorex in rotation at the LB spots. #4 The Blitz packages . We've already seen Mcd call timely blitzes at times and take advantage of opposing offenses with this. With Collins in the mix these blitz packages will be downright nasty. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Collins can fill Rafael Bush’s spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsSbSoon Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) Very interesting. Collins would be nice but id be surprised. Moncrief could be a distinct possibility. Maybe ty montgomery as well. Edited March 4, 2019 by BillsSbSoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 There may be something to this notion, but with a caveat. Beane knows he's not immune to mistakes. Sometimes players underperform their draft position. Sometimes players you think were going to be good just aren't. I haven't followed the careers of these players, but a few of them fall into that underperforming category. Beane knows this. If he signs a player like that, it will only be because he needs a bandaid and can't find anyone else who will fit the bill and will sign what he thinks is a fair contract. That's less likely this year given Buffalo is flush with cap space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) This is really good research. Thanks for taking the time. The "thanks" indicator didn't seem like enough recognition! Edited March 4, 2019 by JoeF 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Firebaugh Kid Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Tevin Coleman would be a nice addition as well. The man can do it all. We all know weve gotta get younger at RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 7 hours ago, BillsFan1988 said: Some interesting names on this list some good players I'd like to see them kick the tires on Donte Moncreif Landon Collins Za'Daruis Smith You wouldn't be kicking the tires on Collins or Smith. You better be ready to write the big check for those two. Za'Darius Smith is so underrated. You want pass rush he is a guy to go after in FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan1988 Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 36 minutes ago, The Firebaugh Kid said: Tevin Coleman would be a nice addition as well. The man can do it all. We all know weve gotta get younger at RB. Depends on the money more then 4mil per yr is to much for me. 4 or less let's do it. I think the 5 and up are reserved for really good to great bks. 25 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said: You wouldn't be kicking the tires on Collins or Smith. You better be ready to write the big check for those two. Za'Darius Smith is so underrated. You want pass rush he is a guy to go after in FA. I love Smith to one of my favorite players available i wonder if he's a fit for McDefense though. I don't expect us to spend more then 55 to 60 mil tops in free agency. It might be alot less though if the big dollar guys don't want to come to Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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