Man on the Edge: Cotchery Signs With the Panthers

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Β The good news: the Panthers have finally landed a wide receiver. Β Former Pittsburgh Steeler Jerricho Cotchery signed a two-year contract today. Β 

But here’s the not-so-good news: Just like Smitty, the North Carolina State alum is practically over the hill in NFL years. Β He’s also worn the number 89 for most of his career.

Here’s the scorecard: Jerricho Cotchery is 31 and a 10-year veteran. Β Smitty, on the other hand, is 34 and a 13-year vet. Β Cotchery caught 10 touchdowns last season (his career high) while Steve Smith caught four. Β 

So our Man on the Edge, Robert Wilder, hit the streets to see if the Panthers made the right call adding Cotchery to the roster…