birdz4i Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Posted by Josh Alper on March 13, 2016, 6:01 PM EDT The Panthers have a formidable pair of defensive tackles in Kawann Short and Star Lotulelei, but they may be in the market for some veteran depth behind them this offseason. According to multiple reports, former Dolphins and Falcons defensive tackle Paul Soliai visited with the Panthers this weekend. Soliai was released by the Falcons earlier this month after the second season of a five-year deal he signed before the 2014 season. The quicker than anticipated departure from Atlanta came after Soliai’s role diminished in Dan Quinn’s first season as the team’s head coach. Soliai played 29 games and started 24 games in his two years with the Falcons and left Atlanta with 51 tackles and a sack on the stat sheet. Soliai was with the Dolphins for seven years before heading to Atlanta and earned a reputation as a run stopper in the middle of Miami’s line. He will likely play that role with the Panthers or anyone else he signs with this offseason. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/03/13/paul-soliai-visited-the-panthers-on-sunday/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovie_Lover Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 In b4 "if he good enuf 4 the panthers den y did we cut him?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaBoyz Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 He'd be a great pick up for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfansince66 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 55 minutes ago, GeorgiaBoyz said: He'd be a great pick up for them. Yeah, he'll keep the bench warm for that defense, that's for sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThoughtProvoke Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Can someone please explain why we cut our only NT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bubba Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 He would be a great run stopping rotation guy for the Panthers. Can help keep Star fresh, and if he gets the chance to play in between Short and Ealy, he may pick up a few sacks in his limited role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardog357 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Doesn't it seem odd that when we cut players, they are so pizzzed they want to play in our division against us, but we rarely pick up any of our division rivals ex-players. We used to though...years ago we were notorious for picking up ex-saints. Morton Anderson....Bobby Hebert and etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanadonis Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Watch Paul Soliai do every thing he can to run over Alex Mack. But vs Joe Hawley last year, he couldn't move Hawley off an inch. Even though in Hard Knocks, Soliai was pushing Hawley back like a red headed step child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaBoyz Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 2 hours ago, falconfansince66 said: Yeah, he'll keep the bench warm for that defense, that's for sure... No.. He'll spell Star on run downs so he can stay fresh for 3rd downs, like Short. It'd be a good pick up. Love/Star first Star/Short on second Star/Short on third. It'd be.. Love/Solali first Short/Star on second Short/Star on third.. Staying fresh is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD597 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 It was stupid to get rid of him. We need a big monster run stuffing NT on this team at all times. Every time we have taken a chance on a big huge NT it pays off, latest being him and Grady Jackson. WHY does this team always want smaller finesse guys? Silly we need a 330 LB + NT in the DL rotation. It would be good to have two of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff_Man Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Well that was nice of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaveG Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 17 minutes ago, MAD597 said: It was stupid to get rid of him. We need a big monster run stuffing NT on this team at all times. Every time we have taken a chance on a big huge NT it pays off, latest being him and Grady Jackson. WHY does this team always want smaller finesse guys? Silly we need a 330 LB + NT in the DL rotation. It would be good to have two of them. I don't think Soliai worked out so well for us, honestly. Most of the time he was a nonfactor. To be fair, he was horribly misused by Nolan, but last season he had more flashes than any consistent success. He needed to be upgraded. I'm okay with them letting him go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD597 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Even with Nolan's misues he was a monster run stuffer and last year showed flashes of getting pressure as well. We just need more giant huge guys on OL and it sucks we keep getting rid of them the once in a lube moon we get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SexualChocolate Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Thread Title: Falcons Cut Soliai "Good, Soliai sucks and we don't need him." Thread Title: Soliai Visits Panthers "Soliai was awesome on this defense and he'll be great in Carolina!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insight Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, JDaveG said: I don't think Soliai worked out so well for us, honestly. Most of the time he was a nonfactor. To be fair, he was horribly misused by Nolan, but last season he had more flashes than any consistent success. He needed to be upgraded. I'm okay with them letting him go. Who did we bring in that was the upgrade, Sanu can't stuff the run. The Linebacker core needed to be upgraded, if anyone should have taken a pay cut it should have been Brooks Reed. Edited March 14, 2016 by insight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 This is all well and fine. But we have some young talent in Jarrett & Mbu who make Paul expendable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insight Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 23 minutes ago, HASHBROWN3 said: This is all well and fine. But we have some young talent in Jarrett & Mbu who make Paul expendable. I guess we will be fine is a relative term if you're comfortable with being a sub par team. Based on what I witnessed throughout the season Solia was far from expendable if anyone was it was Brooks Reed who his still on the roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GleasonForever! Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 We have no NT worth Salt on the roster. Mbu got pushed around badly in the Carolina game. Please bring in Knighton or Raji. Mbu is not the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasfalconfan Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 12 hours ago, Wardog357 said: Doesn't it seem odd that when we cut players, they are so pizzzed they want to play in our division against us, but we rarely pick up any of our division rivals ex-players. We used to though...years ago we were notorious for picking up ex-saints. Morton Anderson....Bobby Hebert and etc. My thoughts exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 45 minutes ago, insight said: I guess we will be fine is a relative term if you're comfortable with being a sub par team. Based on what I witnessed throughout the season Solia was far from expendable if anyone was it was Brooks Reed who his still on the roster. I like Paul. He's big and tough but he's 32 & we have younger talent that can do more for DQ's defense. And regarding Brooks Reed, I don't really care if he stays or goes either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD597 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 1 hour ago, HASHBROWN3 said: This is all well and fine. But we have some young talent in Jarrett & Mbu who make Paul expendable. Neither of them are real 330 + LBS NT's like Paul S was. WHY does this team seem afraid to keep bigger guys on the DL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intellectually Honest Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) 3 hours ago, SexualChocolate said: Thread Title: Falcons Cut Soliai "Soliai was misused and could be an asset for another team" Thread Title: Soliai Visits Panthers "Good, Soliai sucks and we don't need him." fixed* Edited March 14, 2016 by Intellectually Honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insight Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) This front office is the Roddy Dangerfield of the NFL. I'm still struggling to understand why it was a priority to cut Solia NOW with so many holes and the roster and no idea how the draft will play out. It reminds me of how we cut Joe Hawley and didn't have anybody who knew how to snap the ball. Fast forward 8 months we are paying 9.5 million a year for someone to fill the hole. Former Atlanta Falcons defense tackle Paul Soliai is signing a two-year, $7 million contract with the Panthers, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported, via a source involved in the deal. The new agreement calls for $3 million in guarantees and $4 million in the first year. Edited March 15, 2016 by insight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Because we suck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDog90 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 13 hours ago, HASHBROWN3 said: This is all well and fine. But we have some young talent in Jarrett & Mbu who make Paul expendable. Exactly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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