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The answer is Michael Palardy https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com/Greg-Little-Jersey , for the record."Who is the punter for the Carolina Panthers? The answer is Michael Palardy, an answer that should be obvious if you look at the handy roster that the team keeps posted on Panthers.com or if you bothered to read our 2018 special teams review this morning.We felt the need to answer this very important question for two reasons: primarily because Google seems confused on the subject and secondarily because it is the offseason and when else are we going to talk about punters?None of these guys are Michael Palardy.Palardy, for the record, has been punting for the Panthers since 2016. He took over for an injured Andy Lee (who does appear among the above suggestions) that season and then beat Lee out for the job in a 2017 training camp battle. He is under contract for the next three seasons following the contract extension he signed last year.The suggested punters for the Panthers, per Google, include Lee, whom Palardy beat out for the job Brian Burns Jersey , Mike Scifres, who retired after not playing a snap for the Panthers, Jordan Gay, who similarly never played a regular season snap in a Panthers’ uniform, Brad Nortman, who is also no longer in the NFL, and Jason Baker Ryan Kalil Color Rush Jersey , who retired in 2012 after seven seasons with the Panthers and 12 in the NFL. Palardy, once again, is none of those people. Palardy, to be clear, is still in the NFL and still under contract to provide punt related services to the Carolina Panthers in 2019, 2020, and 2021.If you’d like to know more about Palardy you can dig into researching his statistics (he is a pretty average punter) here. You can also take a look at a breakdown of his contract (he is paid like a pretty average punter) here. If you want even more than that then I must direct you to this photo shoot with the rest of the Panthers special teamers in celebration of his contract extension. It really should tell you everything you need to know. Cody Ford would be a great addition to the Panthers’ offensive line if he’s still on the board in the second round." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteCat Scratch Readera Carolina Panthers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsAboutPanthersOddsShopStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomFiled under:Carolina Panthers Film RoomPanthers 2019 NFL DraftFilm room scouting report on Oklahoma guard/tackle Cody FordNew Luke Kuechly Color Rush Jersey ,40commentsCody Ford would be a great addition to the Panthers’ offensive line if he’s still on the board in the second round.EDTShareTweetShareShareFilm room scouting report on Oklahoma guard/tackle Cody FordKevin Jairaj-USA TODAY SportsCody Ford played at Pineville High in Pineville, La. He was rated as a four-star recruit according to Rivals. He committed to Oklahoma over Arkansas, TCU, and Mississippi State. Ford started three games at left guard in 2016 before an injury prematurely ended his season. He played in every game in 2017, but only started four games which came at left guard. During his final year in Norman, Ford started every game at right tackle. He was named to the First-team All-Big 12 selection according to coaches.Ford’s athletic testing was a -0.4 sigma, which landed in the 34th percentile according to SPARQ. Film reviewFord’s experience at guard and tackle gives him the experience of having versatility. This is critical in today’s game because teams only carry around seven offensive linemen on a 53-man roster. I knew Oklahoma’s offensive line was great Graham Gano Jersey , but I had no clue how effective of a pass blocker Ford is. He has a clean kick slide and usually gains enough depth to protect the edge. According to Sports Info Solutions, he only blew 2 blocks in pass protection.Note: All clips are at RT. Ford is No. 74.Just last week, I heaped praise on TCU edge rusher Ben Banogu. Outside of maybe one or two plays, Ford shut him down. He took good angles and he timed his hand punches perfectly. When Ford does get his chest exposed, he rarely flusters. As seen on this play, he drops his hips at contact, bends his knees Julius Peppers Jersey , and anchors. He has outstanding lower body strength, which gives him a solid foundation in both the run and pass. As the edge rusher attempts a long arm on Ford, he doesn’t get phased. He understands how to use his hands against various rushes, which will certainly help his transition.Ford could stand to improve with his hand placement. He has a tendency to miss the target, which gives quicker edge rushers to elude him inside or outside. Ford is a mauler in the run game. According to Sports Info Solutions, Oklahoma ran 4.4 yards before contact when running to his gap. Ford is a good mover in space. He pulls across the formation, identifies the target DJ Moore Color Rush Jersey , and gains momentum to land a solid block.As Ford moves to the second level, he takes a measured approach to look for work. Once he identifies the linebacker, he lands the punch on the outside shoulder of the linebacker to keep the alley clean for the running back.Ford tested as a below average athlete, but he looked fluid moving laterally. Oklahoma ran an even mixture of zone and gap runs (43.1% zone, 45.1% gap) according to Sports Info Solutions. Ford is scheme versatile. Ford is a mauler who loves to act like a bully. He moves defenders with his functional strength, but the power he generates from his entire body is fun to watch. I mean, on each of these clips he’s moving defenders. Fit with CarolinaFord was a left guard for the Sooners before 2018. If he is drafted by Carolina James Color Rush Bradberry Jersey , that’s where he should play. The Panthers have two NFL starting right tackles on their roster. They don’t need another. Ford has the functional strength, quick athleticism, and intelligence to be a fantastic guard. He moves well in space, but more importantly his pass protection skill set is above average. I will be surprised if Ford is still on the board in the second round, but Carolina should sprint to the podium if he is.