Matt Corral Gone, and others

https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-a...tid=Zxz2cZ

Can’t imbed full story, but they added 3, dropped Corral and 2 more




CHARLOTTE — The Panthers added some depth at needed positions Wednesday, after making three waiver claims.

The Panthers were awarded former Saints guard Calvin Throckmorton, former Jets linebacker Claudin Cherelus, and former 49ers cornerback D'Shawn Jamison.

Throckmorton is the most experienced of the lot. He's played 31 games and started 20 for the Saints in the last two seasons. Originally an undrafted rookie from Oregon, he has experience starting on both sides.

Cherelus, an undrafted rookie from Alcorn State, didn't participate in the joint practices with the Panthers in Spartanburg, but stood out through the preseason. An athletic linebacker who also played at UMass, Cherelus ran a 4.54-second 40 at his pro day, with a 38-inch vertical jump.

Jamison, an undrafted rookie from Texas, is on the smaller side at 5-foot-9, 186 pounds, but he earned solid reviews in 49ers camp this summer, and has potential as a return man.

To clear the three roster spots, the team waived quarterback Matt Corral, wide receiver Derek Wright, and linebacker Chandler Wooten.

I just read that. Somewhat unexpected, but not really what I would call surprising. It wouldn't surprise me, either, if a quality backup became available and they signed him.

We definitely will at least add a qb to the practice squad. Maybe Matt maybe not.

Hmmm...I'm confused.  Which is sort of a normal state for me, I guess. 

With close to a thousand players waived on cutdown day, the Panthers pick up three no-name guys all of whom are (or were) UDFA. I thought (assumed..??) that the intent was to bring in players to improve our roster. We're supposed to be looking for gold nuggets, not lumps of coal.  Did we improve our roster?? How did we improve.??  If anyone has an answer, hold forth, give it up.  I'm seriously in search of an answer. 

Here is what I'm seeing.  We dropped WR Derek Wright and LB Chandler Wooten. Both of them are/were rookies of unknown utility and skill. So okay, dump 'em. We also lost a 3rd round QB. So, we traded a LB (Wooten) for a LB (Cherelus). Both of these guys are UDFAs. Cherelus is out of Alcorn St. Can anyone even tell me where Alcorn St. IS  (without looking it up..)?  I've heard of it, but that's all. I had to look it up (apparently it's in Mississippi..). We traded a WR (Wright) for a CB (Jamison). Both of these guys are UDFAs. Jamison is 5'8' and about 185 lbs. And of course, we traded a 3rd round QB for a UDFA OG. Now granted, the OG has a little experience with the Saints. But.... We already had four OGs on the roster...counting Austin Corbett, there were FIVE. Now we have SIX.!! Why didn't we pick up a Tackle instead of a Guard.??

I don't know, guys.  This seems more and more like a giant game of musical chairs. Pin the tail on the UDFA. Get rid of your draftees and sign a bunch of UDFAs.  Yup.  Good idea.  That makes sense.

***Sigh***  Of course, we all realize that I am a GM in disguise. What the he** do I know.??

SMDH...

I feel your pain, bud. But as you said, what the heck do I know. And honestly, sometimes it's a crap shoot. You never know what you're gonna get until you get it.

I agree. The moves today don’t appear to make a whole lot of sense. Scratching my head with not much hair left.

I agree. The moves today don’t appear to make a whole lot of sense. Scratching my head with not much hair left.

Wait.... you have hair?

Y'all know what's funny, though? I don't think any of our cut players got picked up off waivers. Not even Matt Corral. Keith Taylor did sign with KS on the practice squad. And most of these guys were Matt Rhule guys.

So....

Derek Wright and Chandler Wooten who were just waived are now back. Signed to the Practice Squad.

We are now sitting at 13 on the PS and 52 on the roster..... IIRC..??