Panthers kick off their 2019 season DJ Moore Jersey White , and there are 61 to go." />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: 61 days to goNew,7commentsWe’re counting down the days until the Panthers kick off their 2019 season, and there are 61 to go. EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Panthers 2019 season opener countdown: 61 days to goTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailWe’re 61 days away from the Carolina Panthers 2019 season opener, so that means today’s countdown piece is devoted to No. 61 on the roster — center Matt Paradis.Matt Paradis, CenterBioHeight: 6’3”Weight: 300 lbsAge: 29 yearsCollege: Boise StateNFL experience: 5 yearsMatt Paradis was drafted in the sixth round (No. 207 overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos and spent his entire rookie season on the Broncos’ practice squad. He played every offensive snap for Denver in 2015, 2016 and 2017. In 2018 he only played in nine games due to a broken leg, but had played in 57 straight games prior.The Panthers needed to find a center to replace Ryan Kalil after he announced his retirement at the end of the 2018 season, so they went shopping when free agency started in March and found a slightly used Matt Paradis at a moderately good price of three years https://www.pantherslockerroom.com/authentic-donte-jackson-jersey , $27 million. The Panthers’ acquisition of Paradis has been lauded as a ‘smart move’ by the folks at Pro Football Focus, so it can’t be too bad of a decision right?Honestly, it all depends on his health. He is currently recovering from the broken leg that ended his 2018 season, but he is expected to be ready to go by training camp. Assuming he fully recovers from the injury and returns to his pre-injury form, the deal will be a win for Carolina because they will have a quality, durable veteran center on a team-friendly deal for at least three years.The Panthers didn’t sign him to a three-year, $27 million contract to sit on the sidelines, so assuming he’s healthy when the season starts it’s safe to pencil him in as the No. 1 option at center in 2019 Christian McCaffrey Jersey White , and probably in 2020 and 2021 as well.And, to answer the question that’s on everyone’s mind, Paradis’ profile on the team’s website informs us that his last name is pronounced PARE-uh-diss. I was rooting for PARE-uh-dice, but it just wasn’t meant to be. I guess you could say it was... almost paradise. (I’m not sorry about this one bit.)What are your expectations for Paradis this year, Panthers fans? Here’s a cutup of our Day 2 and 3 live shows where we react and discuss the Panthers picks in the heat of the moment."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomKeep Sounding PodcastKeep Sounding LIVE: Days 2 and 3 of the 2019 NFL DraftHere’s a cutup of our Day 2 and 3 live shows where we react and discuss the Panthers picks in the heat of the moment. EDTShareTweetShareShareKeep Sounding LIVE: Days 2 and 3 of the 2019 NFL DraftDon’t worry, this isn’t the entirety of the live shows. We know no one (in their right mind) is going to listen to us talk about the draft as it unfolds for six hours several days after the fact. If for some reason you do, you can listen to the live shows here. This podcast is a condensed version of those shows only hitting the highlights. It starts with us hastily going live after the Carolina Panthers trade up to select Greg Little. We struggle to balance our reactions over the player selection and the trade required to make it. We then pick up on Saturday afternoon, where we discuss the Will Grier pick during the lead up to the selection of Christian Miller Curtis Samuel Jersey White , which allows us to change topics. The show wraps up with the Panthers selection of Jordan Scarlett. Brad, Billy, Brian, and myself are present for the vast majority of the show. Erik joins in during Day 3.