Panther's DT Kris Jenkins

[alancdc]

In the Charlotte Observer this morning it was reported that the Panthers were throwing out feelers on trading Kris Jenkins to obtain some much needed draft picks to try to fill some of their holes. He counts 4.5 mill this year, and is a year removed from his 2nd major knee problem. He started playing at a higher level toward the end of the year, but I don't think he would be a good fit here unless he agreed to take less money. Any thoughts?

 

[Jarv]

In the Charlotte Observer this morning it was reported that the Panthers were throwing out feelers on trading Kris Jenkins to obtain some much needed draft picks to try to fill some of their holes. He counts 4.5 mill this year, and is a year removed from his 2nd major knee problem. He started playing at a higher level toward the end of the year, but I don't think he would be a good fit here unless he agreed to take less money. Any thoughts?

Befor his injuries (in plural) he was a monster. If our doctors give him a clean bill of health I would consider a 3rd for him.

 

[big dog cowboy]

6'4" 335 pounds, 27 years old, been in the league 6 years, played 16 games last year after 2 short seasons due to injury. I have no idea what the Panthers are asking for him but the money or past injuries wouldn't scare me away if we think he can play NT.

 

[AbeBeta]

alcoholic.

 

[alancdc]

alcoholic.

Not sure if he was an alcoholic, but he did admit having some problems while injured a couple years ago. Never heard of any issues last year.

 

[DragonCowboy]

alcoholic.

then i really doubt we go after him.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

As a guy who could come in and spell Ferguson with say 10 to 15 quality snaps, I think he would be a nice fit. This, of course, assumes he's healthy enough to play. He would make more impact then would a rookie IMO. The upside is not as great but the learning curve would be about zero. If the asking price is not too high, I think he could be a real nice pick up.

 

[alancdc]

As a guy who could come in and spell Ferguson with say 10 to 15 quality snaps, I think he would be a nice fit. This, of course, assumes he's healthy enough to play. He would make more impact then would a rookie IMO. The upside is not as great but the learning curve would be about zero. If the asking price is not too high, I think he could be a real nice pick up.

He did make the Pro Bowl last year as an alternate(not that that is always a huge accomplishment), and toward the end of the year seemed to be getting back to 100%. I think if you bring him in 10-15 plays isn't enough, if healthy.

 

[conner01]

if you brought in jenkins then fergy would be the guy getting 10-15 snaps a game. kris is a dominate player when healthy. but mighty expensive and i don't see them taking a 3rd for him and you really could'nt justify more than that for him with his injury history and salary

 

[COWBOYSNUM1]

Befor his injuries (in plural) he was a monster. If our doctors give him a clean bill of health I would consider a 3rd for him.

I would give up a 3rd for him also. I have been hoping we would bring him in since the beginning of free agency. He would help shore up what is, I believe, our biggest weakness.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

6'4" 335 pounds, 27 years old, been in the league 6 years, played 16 games last year after 2 short seasons due to injury. I have no idea what the Panthers are asking for him but the money or past injuries wouldn't scare me away if we think he can play NT.

He's only 27? Wow, it seems like he's been around forever.

 

[Future]

he could be a great fit as a nickel pass rusher in addition to spelling ferguson in the 3-4...ware spears jenkins ellis might be able to do some damage

 

[big dog cowboy]

if you brought in jenkins then fergy would be the guy getting 10-15 snaps a game.

I see no problem with that. Either way, we have a 2 man rotation at NT that wouldn't wear down over the course of the season.

 

[burmafrd]

Someone to look at real hard. If convinced I would give up a 2nd for him right now.

 

[Beast_from_East]

In the Charlotte Observer this morning it was reported that the Panthers were throwing out feelers on trading Kris Jenkins to obtain some much needed draft picks to try to fill some of their holes. He counts 4.5 mill this year, and is a year removed from his 2nd major knee problem. He started playing at a higher level toward the end of the year, but I don't think he would be a good fit here unless he agreed to take less money. Any thoughts?

4.5 mill is way too much for a backup. If he was healthy and was going to be a starter, I might go along with it. However, Fergy is a great NT and should be the openning day starter.

We dont need another starter, what we need is somebody that can spell Fergy for maybe a series or two during the game to keep Fergy fresh for the 4th.

A really think we can address this in the draft.

 

[big dog cowboy]

4.5 mill is way too much for a backup. If he was healthy and was going to be a starter, I might go along with it. However, Fergy is a great NT and should be the openning day starter.

We dont need another starter, what we need is somebody that can spell Fergy for maybe a series or two during the game to keep Fergy fresh for the 4th.

A really think we can address this in the draft.

Which player do you have in mind? Point is there isn't but a couple of late round picks that might we decent at best. Jenkins is worth the $4.5 and could take over when Ferg retires or great insurance in case of injury. There is no way we would be able to find someone like Jenkins in the third or fourth round.

 

[CF74]

If we don't draft Branch or Solai then we might get Kris but I don't see that happening. He's worth a 2nd..

 

[AbeBeta]

I think folks need to understand that with most trades the player has to want to come to the new team to make it work.

Let's see, I used to be the best DT in the league, last season I picked it up and started to dominate again, I'll be a UFA in 2 years, and when I go UFA I'll be only 29. Hmm, do I want to go and play in a 3-4 to play NT or do I want to go someone where I can play my natural position?

Seems pretty obvious that he wouldn't have much interest in coming here.

 

[burmafrd]

UNLESS he wants out of Carolina for one reason or another.

 

[WoodysGirl]

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• The report by Pat Yasinkas of the Charlotte Observer, noting that the [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=car"]Carolina Panthers[/URL] 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, since 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, a closed-area run-stuffer, that Jenkins is.

And the Panthers have solid depth at tackle, with young veterans such as Damione Lewis and Jordan Carstens. Sometimes a team just runs out of patience with a guy and decides that, if the offer is right, it will move him. It appears the Panthers have reached that point with Jenkins, who only a few years ago was regarded by many as the league's most dominant inside force.