Panthers fans react to reports of center Matt Paradis coming to Carolina

When Ryan Kalil announced that 2018 would be his last season in the NFL, most Panthers fans probably didn’t think that they’d be getting an upgrade at the center position the next season. It certainly looks like that’s going to be the case, though.

According to a report by Adam Schefter at ESPN, former Broncos center Matt Paradis is expected to sign a three-year deal with Carolina worth a total of $27 million. Ranked No. 2 at center by Pro Football Focus last season, Paradis is not only an upgrade over Tyler Larsen, he’s also better than Kalil has been the last few years.

Let’s check in with Panthers fans on Twitter to see how they’re reacting to the report of Paradis coming to Carolina.

Caution is necessary in #FreeAgency, BUT it’s better to go down spending than to get fired with a chunk of cap space. That said, I think the #Panthers made a very smart signing (Matt Paradis, C) even though they have very little cap space. They lost Kalil and needed a vet center.

— Fair Shake Football (@FairshakeFB) March 12, 2019

Matt Paradis is a GREAT signing

— Stand For Something (@iAmDJSmooth_) March 12, 2019

Look guys, we signed someone.

Welcome to the squad Matt Paradis. Got some big shoes to replace.

— #KeepPoundingForever (@g_goddy) March 12, 2019

Matt Paradis is one of the best centres in the league. I’m surprised the #Broncos let him go. Great signing for the #Panthers #NFLFreeAgency https://t.co/OaX5khqPp6

— Brandyn ⚡️ (@BrandynMacNeil) March 12, 2019

Welcome to the @Panthers Matt Paradis! #KeepPounding

— Richie (@riano86) March 12, 2019

Love the #MattParadis deal for the #Panthers! He was the best center available and it wasn’t even close. The contract is also great for him. As for the #Jets, as of right now, their offseason is a failure.

— Jacob Valk (@RealJacobValk) March 12, 2019

Welcome Matt Paradis to the Carolina Panthers !!!!! Hopefully you can help solidify the interior of our OLINE! https://t.co/b52epwUode

— Nick White (@82Nick82) March 12, 2019

If I were @CameronNewton, I'd enter the #Panthers facilities like this after finding out they signed Matt Paradis pic.twitter.com/ynGcB1uN58

— Tw1tterGM Edgar Salmingo, Jr. (@PanthersAnalyst) March 12, 2019

There’s no reason not to be happy about this one. Assuming he can stay healthy and on the field, Paradis should become a fan favorite in no time.