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In the end, we keep the lead-by-example man on the line and moved on from Burns who played hard 10% of snaps and can't do much more than rush the QB during meaningless moments of the game.

I'm all for us having more options to rotate in throughout the game. In my opinion, an issue we've had is a lack of depth and our D-Line being gassed at the end of games. Need to keep them fresher throughout all four quarters.

If we're righting the wrongs of the past few years, this year is a true rebuild start. I wouldn't mind getting a future first which would allow us to not waste a year of a rookie contract on a contributor. 

31 minutes ago, Davidson Deac II said:

They are far more comparable situations than Mack was.  Regarding a tagged edge rusher, can you find a single time in history were a team got what you guys seem to want for Burns?

This simple and clear distinction is being ignored by the whiner brigade.

18 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

It isn't rebuilding when you throw out contracts like that. That's just pure insanity.

Literally insane behavior.

As @top dawgand others have said, we're shoring up the line and actually going to try and have an NFL offense this season. Only way to know if Bryce can be salvaged.

10 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

The thing that sucks the most is knowing the full cost of how insanely badly we lost in the Brian Burns episode.

Turned 2 firsts and a second into a second and a fifth.

I had no problem moving on from Burns when his value was highest. That Rams offer was the peak because they were desperate to extend the Super Bowl window and he still had time on his rookie contract.

Trading for a franchise-tagged player is essentially having first dibs at that player in free agency. Not much of a difference. We weren’t going to get much for him at this point unfortunately. 

4 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

The real reason it's so awful is the value we got in return. The Giants made him the second highest paid pass rusher in the league and only gave up a 2nd and a 5th to get him. The last time I remember a pass rusher like that getting traded was when Khalil Mack got traded to the Bears. Now I think Mack was the better player but they were comparable. Mack became the highest paid edge rusher and had 40.5 sacks over the previous four years. Burns is the 2nd highest paid edge rusher and he has 38.5 sacks over the previous four years. There's a reason why the Rams offered us two 1sts and the reason was largely the standard the Khalil Mack trade set.

What did the Raiders get for Mack? Two 1sts, a 3rd, and a 6th. We got robbed.

Are you serious? You say only gave up draft picks while ignoring the amount of salary cap given up. That is now freed up for us.

You compare the Mack compensation but neglect to realize he had three years on that contract and wasn't a franchise tag trade?

Sheesh.

16 minutes ago, Castavar said:

dude that has 4 TDs through SIX seasons?!

Is this the number of TDs we have scored while he was on the field over six seasons?

Hang a banner. Get some rings crafted. It's time for a parade down Mint Street!

Shut up, Nicole. No one wants to hear you or your husband speak.

Very mature and responsible debrief of the event from Cam. He takes his role as a mentor and positive male influence seriously.

10 minutes ago, ChuckWag78 said:

I would love to see how this breaks down across the league. Where we rank overall. 

We rank 32 out of 32 in performance and success.

Tickets and food should be cheap just so locals/Panthers fans will attend. If not, the away teams will continue having more fans.

5 minutes ago, Stuart Smith said:

The fact that he is president of football operations is a win. That seems to Imply the chain of command will have a different structure which is positive. I looked at the names that were floated around, Dan Morgan is as knowledgable as most of them. I just hope the micro-managing will lessen to a degree. One advantage that Dan Morgan has is that he already knows this roster and the strengths of the players. He can start a plan to improve the weakest spots immediately. 

If he was a part of this team and the decision-making, he sees a team of strengths. After all, this is the roster his department created.

33 minutes ago, Zod said:

Also, back in the day Dan hung out at more than one huddle tailgate and brought pizza.

 

This is a W day.

Hanging out a tailgate and providing pizza = a win GM hire? Panthers are trash. 

Steelers gotta be up there on that list.

Seeing others with the same sentiment. If Bryce isn't at the very least a long-term starter that has playoff appearances, I do think you have to consider Fitterer one of the worst. I obviously can't compare him to all prior GMs since I don't have that knowledge. But, the man really had 50 misses for every 1 hit.

We actually had Cam, Luke, and Thomas on the same team. Look at where we are now.

We have such a cloud of poo over the organization and a culture of losing. That's why I'm leaning towards someone to lead even if it means we improve to just 0.500 as our record. Then I think we'll be ready for someone to maximize the talents via savant scheming.

Steelers fans have been so lucky to have Tomlin this long.

4 hours ago, TheBigKat said:

for once we get a coach / GM combo coming in at the same time

Looks like we go after Bill Belichick and give him full GM control!!!!

/s

In Fitterer's shoes, I 100% make that trade last year. And that in itself, would have made me a more successful GM even if I missed on every other draft and FA move.

17 minutes ago, CRA said:

I think he should of just been truthful.  They were talking some trash.  Which is fine.  and Tepper acted like a punk.  Them tweaking it and the lie to make themselves looking squeaky clean is technically what makes the Jag fan look bad. 

That's what I meant by saying there was no reason for him to omit details. Just be truthful and set up your payday: "I made factual statements to Mr. David Tepper, that his team is complete dogshit and that he's the worst owner in the league. Mr. Tepper then threw a liquid on me after I cheered for my team's defensive historic success that was punctuated by an interception."

Really is no reason for him to omit details, since he's not at fault for the drink throwing... that's Tepper regardless of taunting or not.

Tepper needed to direct that cup into his own face.

Did they say what the drink was?

I was in favor of the more local ownership options. Lots were saying Tepper was loaded and he'd be able to buy our way into becoming a contender.

He's botched a new facility, not improved the game-day experience, added turf, failed in hiring coaches/GM. Money did not help.

34 minutes ago, Jaxel said:

Gentlemen, things are rough. I owner is throwing drinks at opposing fans, our GM has drafted busts 3 out of 3 years in the first, second, third, and 4th rounds. Our coaches can't coach, and our players are stuck in regression. 

Tip of the hat to the faithful, because when we come out of this, if we come out of this, it will be you all who kept the Fandom together.

Until then, we March together in embarrassment, in frustration, in despair towards a disappointing end.

Glad to have you all along for the bumpy ride.

Bumpy ride? Bumpy assumes ups and downs. I feel like this is straight free fall mode we unlocked with Tepper’s purchase. 

The Tepper speed run to the worst franchise in the league was completed today.