2012 Carolina Panthers: The Panthers Were Right to Trade Jeff Otah

July 25, 2012   ·   Nader Ktait   ·   Jump to comments

On Monday, the Carolina Panthers traded right tackle Jeff Otah. Though Otah was a first-round pick in the 2008 NFL draft and had shown from time-to-time that he could be one of the best right tackles in the league, it was definitely time to let him go.
There are three reasons why the Panthers were right in trading Otah. First, they got a conditional draft pick back after they had given one up when acquiring WR Louis Murphy from the Oakland Raiders. Secondly, the Panthers managed to clear up about 2.7 million in cap space, and those who’ve been following the Panthers over the last few months know how important that cap space is.
But the last reason why it was right to trade Otah is probably the most significant: the Panthers finally were able to part ways with Otah.
The last reason is an unfortunate but true fact. Every Panthers fan would’ve loved to see a healthy Otah back on the field. That guy was a beast. Some will still ...

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