per Bowl by banking heavily on free agency.But it is rare.John Clayton of the points out that the Broncos’ generous spending helped them to a Super Bowl 50 title Womens Brian Burns Jersey , otherwise the big winners in March seldom duplicate that success in January and February.According to Clayton, of the 49 highest-paid players in 2016 free agency, only 14 remain on the teams that signed them. Only 22 of the top 60 highest-paid in 2017 are still with the teams that made those splashes. And last year’s unrestricted free agent class produced just two Pro Bowlers, neither of them starters (special teamers Andre Roberts and Michael Thomas Greg Little Jersey , and Roberts has already changed teams again).Last week served as a reminder that some of the biggest deals often unravel quickly, with the Panthers cutting left tackle Matt Kalil after two years of a five-year, $55 million deal, the Buccaneers trading DeSean Jackson https://www.pantherslockerroom.com/authentic-will-grier-jersey , and two previous prime free agent signings being traded for each other (Olivier Vernon and Kevin Zeitler swapping their Browns and Giants addresses).There are still plenty of teams doing big business in free agency, and it’s hard to argue that the Jets in particular haven’t improved with the addition of C.J. Mosley and Le'Veon Bell. But many teams are also overspending on players who are not among the best at their positions, because fewer great players are making their way to the open market at all. Brian Burns comes to the Panthers uniquely prepared to contribute right away." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesCat Scratch Reader homepageHorizontal - WhiteCat Scratch Readera Carolina Panthers communityFollow Cat Scratch Reader online:Follow Cat Scratch Reader on TwitterFollow Cat Scratch Reader on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchCat Scratch Reader main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsAboutPanthersOddsShopStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 Training CampCSR Film RoomPanthers 2019 season opener countdown: 53 days to goNew,7commentsBrian Burns comes to the Panthers uniquely prepared to contribute right away.EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Panthers 2019 season opener countdown: 53 days to goTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by John in the league to make over their pass rush game after a dismal 2018 performance. The biggest piece of that effort has to be their first round pick Womens Christian Miller Jersey , Burns. The young pass rusher made first team All-ACC in his junior year before turning pro early as one of the most highly rated athletes in the draft. Landing with Carolina was a near perfect fit of player ability and team need.While Burns doesn’t have the ideal size that scouts look for in a run defender in the type of 4-3 fronts that the Panthers defense has been known for under head coach Ron Rivera, he does have both the size and athleticism to play a hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker role. The Panthers have acquired a number of similarly built athletes this off season and seem primed to debut a new, more flexible defense in 2019 that could maximize Burns’ talent and potential.Fortunately, Burns came to the Panthers already experienced in playing for well-hyped and talented teams who experience heart break and unexpected quarterback injury. As ready as he is to contribute on the field Jordan Scarlett Jersey , playing for Florida State has also prepared him emotionally to be a member of the Panthers locker room.Between being ready in body and mind and the team changing to emphasize his strengths, Burns should be looking forward to a smoother rookie season than your average NFL player. Only time will tell if that translates into the sacks and turnovers that the Panthers were missing in 2018.