Mr. Scot

No shock...

Good grief

These were scripted so there was no way they were going to let him do it. They had to save that for Hogan or somebody. I wonder if he actually could have.

Good point.

There was a perception that Glick was more of a soccer guy than a football guy. Coleman? Don't know anything more than what the article says. This seems mostly business related but could at least potentially affect other things, I suppose.

Tom Glick no longer president of the Panthers. That job now belongs to Kristi Coleman. From the article... Tepper Sports and Entertainment made a change in leadership Tuesday, with several existing executives taking on new roles. Nick Kelly has been appointed chief executive officer of Tepper Sports and Entertainment and Kristi Coleman has been named president of the Carolina Panthers. President of business operations Tom Glick, who had been with the team since 2018, is stepping aside to pursue other opportunities. Kelly was previously the team president of Charlotte FC, and has 15 years of experience in sports and entertainment marketing. Coleman has been with the Panthers for eight years, having worked as director of finance before becoming chief financial officer in 2019. As part of the transition, Joe LaBue becomes president of Charlotte FC. Additionally, Nicole Tepper has been named chief administrative officer of Tepper Sports and Entertainment.

Most interesting statement for me... Trading for a quarterback will cost the Panthers at least one first-round draft pick and will stymie their ability to fix the offensive line this season. There are a number of people within the organization that know this, and would much rather build it in a methodical way and not give up their long-term investments for a player with a lot of uncertainty. (Deshaun Watson, for example.)

...along with Macho Man Randy Savage. I have no words

Definitely raised a few eyebrows...

Some good answers from the Observer's beat writing tandem, including some info about stuff that's on everybody's minds. Excerpts... What do you think they do at QB this year? Alexander: Greg, what I know is the Panthers will explore trading for a quarterback. There are a number of teams that potentially could part ways with their quarterbacks this offseason. The Packers, Seahawks, 49ers, Vikings and Texans are among them. But of those five teams, only Aaron Rodgers and Russel Wilson are worth it, in my opinion. However, Wilson and Rodgers have to agree to a trade to the Panthers. And with the Panthers’ offensive line situation, and Matt Rhule’s job security in Year 3, that would be a tough sell. The most likely scenario is the Panthers sign a veteran quarterback in free agency and have him compete with Sam Darnold for the starting job. Trading for a quarterback will cost the Panthers at least one first-round draft pick and will stymie their ability to fix the offensive line this season. There are a number of people within the organization that know this, and would much rather build it in a methodical way and not give up their long-term investments for a player with a lot of uncertainty. (Deshaun Watson, for example.) Keep, let walk and trade. Stephon Gilmore, Haason Reddick and Donte Jackson. Williams: Interesting question. It’s framed in a way that suggests the Panthers could trade Gilmore, Reddick or Jackson. However, all three a free agents and cannot be dealt. But let’s assume the Panthers sign two and let one walk. From a production standpoint, Reddick probably possesses the most upside. The former Cardinal and one-time Panther has notched back-to-back double-digit sack seasons, solidifying himself as a effective NFL pass rusher. Reddick detractors will label him a scheme-dependent linebacker, incapable of consistently stopping the run. Reddick is aware of those concerns, which is why he plans on bulking up during the offseason to add weight. He insists playing 10 to 15 pounds heavier will not hinder his quickness. Regardless of what Reddick weighs, he’ll ask for double-digit millions once free agency begins in March. The Panthers will attempt to retain him but the asking price may run too steep. Thus, let him walk. Then sign Donte Jackson in hopes of trading him by the deadline. Pro Football Focus recently released their 2022 free agent cornerback rankings. PFF ranked Jackson the No. 8 corner on the market. Gilmore came in at No. 2. Re-sign him too. Hear me out. Jackson (26) is five years younger than Gilmore (31). Retaining Jackson and starting alongside rookie Jaycee Horn would position Carolina well on the outside. Allow Gilmore and C.J. Henderson to roll in behind the starters while Jackson hopefully plays well. If he does, then he becomes more valuable than an aging Gilmore or inconsistent Henderson. By the deadline, Gilmore should be healthy and ready for a full-time role. Plus, Gilmore is from Rock Hill. Maybe he’s enjoying being home and will take that into consideration when negotiating with Carolina. Is new special teams coach Chris Tabor going to have a say on signing a kick returner? Alexander: Yes. The coordinators and assistant coaches currently provide input on the signings and they’ll continue to do so. For instance, former offensive coordinator Joe Brady recommended they sign Teddy Bridgewater and wide receiver Willie Snead IV. Who would you extend first. Brian Burns or DJ Moore? Williams: Brian Burns and DJ Moore are eligible for contract extensions. Moore is set to play the 2022 season on the final year of his rookie contracts. Selected No. 24 in the 2018 draft, Moore has had three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons and is proven playmaker. The Panthers will likely exercise the fifth-year option for Burns come May, which means he’s under contract for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Because of that, there is less urgency to construct an extension for Burns. Carolina should make Moore a priority this offseason. He’ll play a critical part in establishing a future franchise quarterback in Carolina. Meanwhile, Burns is an enticing trade asset if the Panthers were to shop him. There is no reason to believe they are but general manager Scott Fitterer said he will field calls on any player. While Burns true ceiling remains unknown, he is clearly one of the league’s better pass rushers. Combined with some draft picks, Burns could move the needle in a package deal for a veteran quarterback. Link: Panthers mailbag: Only 2 QBs make sense to trade for but Carolina won’t appeal to them

Kudos to our old friend, "Hitman". Also, this could leave Joe Cullen free as a DL Coach option for us.

Possible. Mind you, we have no idea what that evaluation will be.

And again...

Rhule has always been an executive / delegator type of head coach. Don't see that changing.

It's not that hard to buy, honestly.

Pretty good summary, honestly...

Seriously, what makes him think he's even qualified to make a statement like that? Between this and the whole "I could leave for a college job and more money if I wanted" thing, I get the definite impression Rhule thinks he's a big deal. In reality, he's just a small man who's full of sh-t.

First off, obviously he was wrong. Apple is in the Super Bowl. But second, right or wrong, that's a sh-tty thing to say to somebody. Now, not only is Apple getting the last laugh but this makes Rhule look like a colossal a--hole.

I haven't done full research, but my expectation would be someone who has an association with Phil Snow. There are a couple of good names available there. The first is Rod Marinelli. He was the Lions head coach while Snow was there. His rep as a DL Coach is legendary and he should be available (part of the departing Raiders staff) but he's waaaayyy up there in years. The other is Joe Cullen. He was most recently the DC for the Jaguars. That makes him available but he's also being interviewed to be the Colts new DC since they lost Matt Eberflus. Another popular name in speculation is Brenston Buckner, primarily because of his past with the Panthers. Unfortunately, that would be a lateral move for him as he's currently with the Cardinals in the same spot. Not sure why he'd leave the Cardinals for us.

I'm more concerned with whether he can play or not. I'm not about to rag on Rhule for being worried about Brady Christensen's arms being 3/4 of an inch too short only to turn around and worry about a quarterback's hand size.

To be clear, I'm not a fan. I do, however, suspect he could be our pick based on not just the hype but also his prior relationship with Matt Rhule.

I did watch the game. Even allowing for the OL issues, I wasn't impressed with his passing or his running.

The Texans reportedly tried.

Speculation says it won't because his problem is with owner Cal McNair. But ya never know...

Case in point...