Mr. Scot

He was the Best Player Available to the Panthers that's why it took Gettleman 3 seconds to turn in a draft card for him.

Just because Mel Kiper's Board doesn't show him as best available doesn't mean the team doesn't have him as BPA.

We sure blew it by not taking Morgan Moses, didn't we?

That hardest part about the Huddle being so awesome and popular is that every year we have the same arguments about the same poo because people come on that weren't here for the same exact argument last year.

I think it was me and Proudiddy or Growl that had a pretty heated discussion about this for about 25+ pages last year.

Yep.

And on gameday, we have a subset that's always ready to declare defeat as soon as the opponent scores (even if we scored first).

Plus you have the crowd that annually declares the offseason a failure if we haven't thrown a jillion dollars at somebody they saw on Sportscenter within the first hour.

That same crowd will probably be screaming that every pick we make on Draft Day is a mistake.

Throw in the people who predict 0-16 after the first half of one quarter of preseason play.

Sheesh

Serious question... is there anything you don't consider "trash"?  Seems like 95% of your posts these days involve calling something or multiple things "trash".

So you're saying most of his posts are trash?

Might have wanted more money or a longer contract.

Still not bothered.  I'm okay either way.

Worth remembering that more than one guy who left without signing last year eventually signed.

it's better for some people's huddle ego if they can spout off information like they know what went on, even when they don't

Actually as i recall it was Jordan Gross, speaking on local radio, who hinted that he had a poor work ethic.

Gross seemed to think he wasn't working as hard as he should have been to get back on the field.

(pretty sure it was discussed on here around that time)

Which worries me a little because I think the signing goes a long way to addressing the needs on defense. Allowing us to draft much more freely. In the end we will draft who we draft but I like getting every little piece we can.

From the Observer story (link)

Free-agent cornerback Alan Ball has discussed contract parameters with the Panthers and could finalize a deal Friday when he meets with team officials at Bank of America Stadium, according to a league source.

And from David Newton...

David Newton @DNewtonespn  ·  1h 1 hour ago

CB Alan Ball still hasn't signed dotted line with #Panthers but no indication he won't.

he's playing madden with Pat White

Who just shockingly retired.

(shocking because few people actually realized he was still in it)

Ha! It all started with me wanting to find out if we drafted Alan Ball. So now I'm on NFL trade rumors hitting refresh like a mouse on a feeder bar. And he hasn't been around so it's next man up right?

I actually think he'll be signed.

It's just taking longer than we're used to.

Dolphins Re-Sign RB LaMichael James

Who died and made you NCPsa10?

Hogan?

Long gone (lousy work ethic).

Didn't Dickson get 3? I get what you're saying though.

Forgot Dickson.  You're right.  I think he's the only one though.

(Olsen wasn't a free agent)

I'm not even sure the Saints can sign their rookie class for that, especially given they've traded for extra picks.

And I think I'd be fine with a 3-year deal just as long as there are few guarantees. If it doesn't work out then we can cut ties next offseason.

Nobody yet has gotten more than two years.

It'd have to be a pretty low salary.

I'm not that familiar with Gordon's play.

Worth looking up.  Pretty sure he's the only other RB getting first round talk.

That said, I'm not really a big fan of first round runningbacks anymore.

Wonder who screwed up this one.  Usually numbers aren't released until the signature goes on the dotted line.

 

If his agent took those numbers to another team I can see G'man not going for any leveraged better terms and telling them "they might be better off in ___".

I'm not sure anybody screwed it up (other than the people who reported it as done).

If he's got other options, he might just be taking his time and making sure he makes the best decision.  I wouldn't fault him for that.  Plus, if Person is right, he isn't actually in two (just his agent).

If he ultimately signs here, cool.  If not, we move on.

Not 'free agent' news, but NFL news.

Stop me if you've heard this one...

Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider  ·  3s 3 seconds ago

up to 12 meaning a combination of bonuses and markers maybe really only would be on the hook for 3/8 but however.

I wouldn't put too much stock into him getting that either.

The reality for Nicks is that he signed a "prove it' deal last year and then didn't 'prove' much of anything.

If he's looking to catch on somewhere this year, he probably needs to lower his expectations.

It's like, everyone tries to be a critic, if information is not presented the way you want it to be so you feel good about it.......I'll leave this here and I'm done posting about this.... We won't sign him unless we offer a 3 yr /12 mil, Gman is only willing to work on a 1yr deal worth about 2.5 with bonuses Hakeem wants more long term security..... you don't have to believe me but that's what the deal is.

I don't think anybody is gonna give Hakeem Nicks a three year, twelve million dollar contract.

Definitely know we won't.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12513979/alan-ball-carolina-panthers-agree-terms-contract

 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers have reached a one-year deal with formerJacksonville Jaguars cornerback Alan Ball, a league source told ESPN.com.

I saw that, but literally every other source says it isn't a done deal yet. 

Even Aaron Wilson, the guy who first reported it, now says it's still pending.

And I know what people think of Joe Person, but according to him Ball wasn't even in town yesterday so he couldn't have signed anything.

I still think it will happen, but preponderance of evidence says it hasn't happened yet.

It's still not confirmed anywhere yet.

Surprised no one's mentioned Melvin Gordon.

I wonder if it would change anyone's opinion if it was him rather than Gurley.

I'm pretty sure all he said was that Nicks was coming to Charlotte to visit his hometown....and he did.

I have no idea whether the guy who posted this is legit, but I'll make a general statement...

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I have no idea whether the guy who posted this is legit, but I'll make a general statement...

What do people think they have to gain from posting fake 'insider' news?

Oh, so you got a little bit of attention.  That's great for ya...until the big 'insider tip' you gave everybody turns out to be bulls--t. 

Now you've cemented a rep for being a liar and a poser.  From this point on, nobody will listen to you or take your opinion seriously.  And heck, maybe you did have something to say, but it doesn't matter now.  Nobody's interested.

That's okay, though.  At least you got a few minutes of attention on the internet, right?

Until he got to Denver.

And got Peyton.

I'll be interested to see what approach he uses with Cutler.

One thing I remember about Gonzalez that always bugged me.

There were reports that he wanted to play for us before he eventually went to the Falcons.

Unfortunately, John Fox always thought of tight ends as primarily blockers, so...