Mr. Scot

From what I've read, McAdoo's offense does use the TE a lot. Whether Thomas fits the skill set he's looking for though? Eeehhh...

He has started to sound like a Matt Rhule PR guy of late.

Couple interesting thoughts from Ellis (posted elsewhere but worthy of a discussion on their own) Basically, the theory is that the Panthers feel the need to make some moves they might not otherwise make because they're prepping for an offseason where no free agents with other options are gonna want to sign here. Those who do might not be in much demand or might be in their last years or maybe lesser known guys just looking for a chance somewhere. Under normal circumstances, a consequence of that strategy would be to make the draft much more valuable. Unfortunately, we traded away a good portion of our picks so, unless we trade down or trade players for more picks, that cupboard looks kinda bare. Oy It'd be nice to think we have hope because of the new coaching additions (or just general optimism) but right now I have to admit I'm looking at this offseason as something to analyze more than something to enjoy. The old Chinese saying "may you live in interesting times" applies here, again depending on your definition of "interesting". I'm curious to hear what people think this is gonna look like. Yeah, I know it's likely to be crap, but I'm thinking more in terms of specifics or predictions. In light of what the team appears to be thinking, how do you see this playing out?

From Rap Sheet... Core player? ,, Do we think Matt Rhule actually sees him that way?

...and possibly knocking them out or breaking fingers. (kinda like early Brett Favre)

I'd take Lou Brown over Rhule.

One other name I noticed on that list... Bryan Bulaga He used to be one of the best tackles in the game. Now personally, I'm not a big fan of signing guys based on what they used to be, but given the connection to James Campen, I gotta wonder if we might at least give him a call.

...after first making the move to keep PJ Walker.

Not saying it makes sense as in a good move. Saying it makes sense as a CYA for a head coach who's trying to save his ass.

Isn't that about four or five years away? Oh, hell mo.

From Ellis... As I understand it, he's saying that we might have to make an effort to resign some of our own (even if they're not that great) because nobody else is going to want to come here. And sadly, that does...kinda make sense.

In context, I'm guessing he means it's relatively big money. Probably could have found a better word.

I'd really like for somebody to tell me that we're not actually going to try and use Ian Thomas more in the passing game

I'll play but it's gonna have to be a root beer for me. The strongest thing I drink is Dr. Pepper. I won't wind up drunk but I'll probably need to piss like a racehorse.

I'm wondering if they'll use him as a fullback. At least that might make sense.

This from Spotrac... They've commented about using him more in the passing game, but they've said that before and there's a good chance it's a bullsh-t. Or maybe I'm just hoping it is

No offense, but that's not exactly a "bold prediction". That's kinda like predicting that at some point this season, Rhule will be outcoached.

He's a middle guy, isn't he? Or am I remembering wrong? We could really use a good MLB. Carter is a backup, at best.

It may not be far off. I've described Fitterer's role as basically director of college scouting. I suspect Morgan will function like a director of pro scouting. But no, neither of them have final say on who stays, who goes, who gets paid and who doesn't. That's all Rhule.

It all makes sense now. Kenny Pickett incoming...

Correct. The choice of who gets paid and who doesn't matters way more than what the terms are.

I don't think the contract itself is that bad. It's an overpay, but not a huge one. And the terms are mostly up to Suleiman, anyway. Rhule is still the guy that determines who stays and who goes

I remember him being really good a few years ago but then he went to the Raiders and disappeared. The article speculates that maybe the DCs in Vegas didn't know how to use him.

I don't really think Anderson gets cut (too close to Rhule) but I'm speculating...

Maybe cutting Anderson or Bouye will help. Not a big fan of cutting Morgan Fox. Thought he did a decent job with us last year.