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Buckeyes are balling out for the Panthers. 6 INTs for Coleman on the year, picking up his 6th against the Saints.
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Kurt with the end zone INT to stop the Cardinals after they just got the ball on a turnover...
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Panthers release Kurt Coleman
The Panthers have released safety Kurt Coleman.
Coleman had two years remaining on a contract extension he signed before the 2016 season. Making the move gives the Panthers significant salary cap relief.
Coleman had 10 career interceptions when he came to Carolina but recorded seven in 2015, tied for third in the NFL and tied for second most in franchise history. He added four more interceptions in 2016 but didn’t pick off any passes this past season and recorded just three passes defensed in 12 games played. The 29-year-old missed four games early in the year with a knee injury.
Entire article: http://www.panthers.com/news/articl...-Coleman/6c8bb8a0-056f-4caf-8fa0-0db27480eed5
Check out his contract: http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/kurt-coleman-6752/
It looks to be "rear end loaded", i.e. jumps up in value in 2018 & 2019. Unless he put up really big nubers in 2017 (which he didn't) you could have guessed that Carolina wasn't ever intending to have him for the entire contract period..
The Panthers have released safety Kurt Coleman.
Coleman had two years remaining on a contract extension he signed before the 2016 season. Making the move gives the Panthers significant salary cap relief.
Coleman had 10 career interceptions when he came to Carolina but recorded seven in 2015, tied for third in the NFL and tied for second most in franchise history. He added four more interceptions in 2016 but didn’t pick off any passes this past season and recorded just three passes defensed in 12 games played. The 29-year-old missed four games early in the year with a knee injury.
Entire article: http://www.panthers.com/news/articl...-Coleman/6c8bb8a0-056f-4caf-8fa0-0db27480eed5
Check out his contract: http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/kurt-coleman-6752/
It looks to be "rear end loaded", i.e. jumps up in value in 2018 & 2019. Unless he put up really big nubers in 2017 (which he didn't) you could have guessed that Carolina wasn't ever intending to have him for the entire contract period..
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Saints are now clear to draft Denzel Ward and have an entire secondary composed of Buckeyes.
And the highest overall rated DB coming out of HS on their roster would still be Ted Ginn.
And the highest overall rated DB coming out of HS on their roster would still be Ted Ginn.
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OHSportsFan
Fan of Ohio Sports in Indy
As long as Coleman can make a sideline tackle with 7 seconds left, he’s an upgrade.
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Kurt Coleman clarifies move to Saints for Panthers fans who don't get it
It should be obvious that safety Kurt Coleman never wanted to leave the Panthers to join the Saints.
Amazingly, for some Carolina faithful it is not.
Coleman said he is actually receiving blowback for signing with an NFC South rival even though it was the Panthers who cut him last month.
"Fans are really kind of mad about what this decision is," Coleman told co-host Phil Savage and me this week on SiriusXM NFL Radio. "What they don’t understand and fail to see is that I was released and I've got to do what’s best for me and my family.
"I think that kind of gets lost in translation. Everyone sees fantasy (football). They see people coming and going (from teams) but they don’t realize the implication it has on every single family where that’s going on."
Coleman's release saved Carolina $2.65 million against the salary cap. But it’s possible this move was also based on other factors like Coleman's age — he turns 30 on April 1 — and a dip in production last season, especially when it comes to creating turnovers.
In his defense, Coleman was forced to miss four games with a knee injury that could have contributed to the decline.
"We had a great year as a team,” said Coleman, referring to Carolina's 11-5 record that netted a playoff berth. “I felt like we had a good thing coming back the following year. I felt comfortable. I was a captain. I was the leader of the secondary and one of the leaders of the defense. But I always say, ‘Get comfortable being uncomfortable.’ You never know what’s going to happen in this league.”
Coleman believes his release stems primarily from Carolina’s change at general manager to Marty Hurney from Dave Gettleman, who had brought him to the Panthers as a free agent in 2015.
"(Hurney) has a vision he wants to implement," Coleman said.
Coleman insists he is not bitter about his release even though construction of his new house in Charlotte had just been completed. Coleman, who was set to earn $3.5 million in 2018 base salary in the final year of his Panthers contract, still plans to live there with his wife and three children while commuting back-and-forth from New Orleans.
"It was a blessing to play (with Carolina) for three years,” said Coleman, who amassed 261 tackles, 11 interceptions and 19 pass break-ups while starting 42 of 48 games. “I thought I’d be able to finish out my contract and see where it took me, but God had a different plan.
"I’m cool with that. I’m ready to ride the wave that He’s got for me."
That wave took him to an unexpected destination: the coast of Louisiana.
Coleman met with Cincinnati at the NFL Combine and was set to visit other teams, but a recruiting dinner with Saints coach Sean Payton and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen changed everything. The three-hour meeting led to Coleman signing a three-year, $16.4 million deal with $6.2 million guaranteed.
Coleman views his role in the Saints secondary as more than just playing. He also plans to help mentor some of the team’s younger defensive backs like safeties Marcus Williams and Vonn Bell.
"If I’m not seeing or letting them grow, then I’m not doing my job," said Coleman, an eight-year NFL veteran who has also played with Philadelphia (2010-13) and Kansas City (2014). “I want to see those guys compete on the field and learn from mistakes.
"I know what it takes to get to a Super Bowl. I’ve been there and know the prep that you have to put in. Now, it’s all about implementing the plan I have for myself and my teammates. It starts with myself. I need to take care of my circle and show them what it’s like to be a leader, go out (to practice) early, stay late afterward, watch the film, and do all the little things.”
Doing all that might pay future dividends against a quarterback with whom Coleman is quite familiar: Carolina’s Cam Newton.
"I love Cam," Coleman said. “There is no ill-will toward those guys. But when I play against anybody, if we’re standing across each other from the line of scrimmage I’m coming after you. That’s just the person I am. I’m gonna hug you up and I’m gonna love you after the game."
Even if some Panthers fans won’t love seeing Coleman in a Saints uniform.
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New Orleans Saints 2018 roster rankings: No. 20 Kurt Coleman
Updated Jun 25; Posted Jun 25
Kurt Coleman raw footage from Saints minicamp
By Larry Holder
[email protected],
NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
It's the first time in a few years where I struggled to cut down the list to 20 viable candidates. As opposed to the last couple of offseasons where I nearly couldn't find enough capable players to field a top 20 list.
Predicting Nos. 1 and 2 on the 2018 version should be no-brainers. The rest of the list should make for a healthy debate:
No. 20 Kurt Coleman
Last year's rank: NR
Fan composite ranking: NR
Season: 9; Age: 30; Height: 5-11; Weight: 208
You could make an argument for several Saints players to sneak into the list at No. 20. The former Panthers safety might seem like an off-the-radar choice as he enters his first season in New Orleans.
It would be no surprise if Coleman became the starting safety alongside Marcus Williams, bumping Vonn Bell from the lineup.
There's a reason the Saints snagged Coleman shortly after the Panthers released him in February. Plus, the Saints inked him to a three-year deal north of $5 million per year on average, including more than $6 million guaranteed.
The Saints are banking on Coleman being more like the player from 2014-2016, where he picked off 14 passes, including two pick-sixes in the span. He tallied 76 total tackles in 2017 but intercepted zero passes for the first time in his career.
A knee injury hampered Coleman in 2017, forcing him to miss four games. But Sean Payton has made it very clear this offseason how much the team values Coleman.
This appears to be one of those gambles on a veteran player we've watched come and go the past few seasons. I'm ranking Coleman within the top 20, banking on him being a productive player.
https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/06/new_orleans_saints_2018_roster.html
Updated Jun 25; Posted Jun 25
Kurt Coleman raw footage from Saints minicamp
By Larry Holder
[email protected],
NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
It's the first time in a few years where I struggled to cut down the list to 20 viable candidates. As opposed to the last couple of offseasons where I nearly couldn't find enough capable players to field a top 20 list.
Predicting Nos. 1 and 2 on the 2018 version should be no-brainers. The rest of the list should make for a healthy debate:
No. 20 Kurt Coleman
Last year's rank: NR
Fan composite ranking: NR
Season: 9; Age: 30; Height: 5-11; Weight: 208
You could make an argument for several Saints players to sneak into the list at No. 20. The former Panthers safety might seem like an off-the-radar choice as he enters his first season in New Orleans.
It would be no surprise if Coleman became the starting safety alongside Marcus Williams, bumping Vonn Bell from the lineup.
There's a reason the Saints snagged Coleman shortly after the Panthers released him in February. Plus, the Saints inked him to a three-year deal north of $5 million per year on average, including more than $6 million guaranteed.
The Saints are banking on Coleman being more like the player from 2014-2016, where he picked off 14 passes, including two pick-sixes in the span. He tallied 76 total tackles in 2017 but intercepted zero passes for the first time in his career.
A knee injury hampered Coleman in 2017, forcing him to miss four games. But Sean Payton has made it very clear this offseason how much the team values Coleman.
This appears to be one of those gambles on a veteran player we've watched come and go the past few seasons. I'm ranking Coleman within the top 20, banking on him being a productive player.
https://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/06/new_orleans_saints_2018_roster.html
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NEW ORLEANS SAINTS RELEASING FORMER OHIO STATE SAFETY KURT COLEMAN, ACCORDING TO A REPORT
Coleman was not considered a starter, though he did start nine games, but was a key contributor for the Saints, finishing the season with 32 tackles.
The Saints are not ruling out his return next season, but are not willing to pay the $5.5 million he is owed this season, Garafolo reports.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...ate-safety-kurt-coleman-according-to-a-report
Just sayin': (Unless he's ready retire from playing football) maybe it's time for him to resign at a lower amount. Anyway, Kurt hasn't done too bad so far in his 9 year NFL (and $19.8M) career: https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-orleans-saints/kurt-coleman-6752/cash-earnings/
Coleman was not considered a starter, though he did start nine games, but was a key contributor for the Saints, finishing the season with 32 tackles.
The Saints are not ruling out his return next season, but are not willing to pay the $5.5 million he is owed this season, Garafolo reports.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...ate-safety-kurt-coleman-according-to-a-report
Just sayin': (Unless he's ready retire from playing football) maybe it's time for him to resign at a lower amount. Anyway, Kurt hasn't done too bad so far in his 9 year NFL (and $19.8M) career: https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-orleans-saints/kurt-coleman-6752/cash-earnings/
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