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Armstead out for the year
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 1:47 am
by skin_to_the_bone
The Carolina Panthers acquired offensive lineman Todd Fordham (right) from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a conditional draft choice, placed linebacker Jessie Armstead and defensive tackle Shane Burton on injured reserve, released three players, including tackle Melvin Tuten, and waived 13 others to reach the mandatory 53-player roster limit for the regular season.
Tough luck for Jessie. He's a true leader. ESPN2's ticker tape has it listed as a shoulder injury and he's out for the season.
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 8:22 am
by Justice Hog
That sucks for Armstead. I'm truly sorry to hear that.
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 11:48 am
by skin_to_the_bone
Justice Hog wrote:That sucks for Armstead. I'm truly sorry to hear that.
He'll probably come back for a year or two more after the injury if he isn't contimplating retirement now. His competitive nature will more than likely bring him back for at least one more year.
Yeah I feel bad for him too. Not many people play with his passion when they reach his age.
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 1:00 pm
by Smithian
Darnit. Not only do we release him before I can get my Armstead avater, which I still might get regardless what people think, but he goes and injures himself. I wonder if his deal expires after 1 year. Maybe we can get him back.
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 1:34 pm
by Justice Hog
With all due respect, Smithian, I wouldn't want him back. I think our LB crew is heading in the right direction...and if we take Armstead back, we're going backwards...in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, I really like the guy....I just think he is wrong for our team right now.
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 7:20 pm
by skin_to_the_bone
Justice Hog wrote:With all due respect, Smithian, I wouldn't want him back. I think our LB crew is heading in the right direction...and if we take Armstead back, we're going backwards...in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, I really like the guy....I just think he is wrong for our team right now.
I'm in total agreement with Justice here. Yet, I will add to the notion that when its all said and done ( his career)....he would be a great coach. I wouldn't mind seeing him return here in that type of capacity at all.
Get well Soon Jessie!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 9:34 pm
by Smithian
Justice Hog wrote:With all due respect, Smithian, I wouldn't want him back. I think our LB crew is heading in the right direction...and if we take Armstead back, we're going backwards...in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, I really like the guy....I just think he is wrong for our team right now.
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 9:46 pm
by NC43Hog
Too bad, hate to see this happen. Liked Jesse when he was here and wish him a speedy recovery.
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 10:34 pm
by skinsfaninroanoke
Liked Jessie when he was here, glad to see him go when he lost a couple of steps - wasn't helping in the position... Glad that he didn't get hurt on our team when we were depending on him to fill the position. I hope he gets better soon and feels better...
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2004 6:37 pm
by Smithian
Armstead was our best LB last year.
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2004 5:52 pm
by skin_to_the_bone
Smithian wrote:Armstead was our best LB last year.
I wouldn't argue with you there, but this year he would have been odd man out.