Crumpler has had 4 surgeries in 2 seasons on his knees. Hopefully if the Panthers do sign him it will be a very incentive based contract.

Hey if we don't get Crumpler then Bubba Franks is always a great backup plan. Franks is still a quality TE and so is Crumpler. The simple fact of why they are so worn out is that they were playing for bad teams at key times in their careers such as Green Bay two years ago and Falcons last year.

I think that we need to keep rosario and king. Carolina should focus on bringing back moose and then after that they could possibly bring in a crumpler or franks, but they arent in much need i dont think for tight end, i believe in rosario and king.

You know what i think, i think that the panthers need someone to return kickoffs and punts.....
When was the last time someone from the panthers returned a kickoff, or evan a punt for a touchdown?.....i dont even remember. We need a guy like Devin Hester. Ryan Robinson is not that good..

Who do You think that the panthers can get for that position.....

Hey steve, can you just tell us about how much money the panthers have on free agents?

I agree with the comment about King and Rosario. King is a good check-off tight-end who has reliable hands. His blocking could improve but he's also coming into his third year after a full year starting so there should be improvement there. Rosario has some serious playmaker potential. He can stretch the field, make some catches, and blocks very well. However, if they are to have a power running game again a third tight end with veteran experience is needed (i.e. why they signed Fauria this past season) and I'd rather have Bubba Franks than Crumpler at this point. Crumpler is probably a little bit better, but Franks comes cheaper and will at least be a good role player. He may be on the downside of his career, but would be a good option if King or Rosario either one went down and provides a solid red-zone option. All of this Moose talk is a little too much, though. His blocking is needed for sure, but we need another playmaker threat at WR (Moose isn't that) and for the money he probably wants he's not worth it. If he goes vet minimum then sure, but if not, don't waste the money.

I agree with Matt. Why is everybody on the Moose train! We don't need him. We drafted Jarrett people...that's why they let Keyshawn go so some of these guys on the bench that have some potential can get some experience. And on the TE subject....King should be given a chance, my perspective on the Panthers is this, we need to think about the future and allowing these young guys to make mistakes, have growning pains and successes. By signing "quick-fix" players doesn't really give players who "may" have talent to play and contribute to this team. I want this team to win now, but I want this team to win two and four years from now also with these younger players hopefully come into their own.

I feel honestly that King and Rosario are starting to come in to their own and right now with an healthy Delhomme back that will be getting the ball to them more often. I think we shoukd just worry more about Muhsin Muahmmad!!!

I just heard that crumpler visited with team at the combine, but the panthers weren't one of the teams too meat with him because his asking price is too high.