Prowler2k18

https://www.nba.com/hornets/news/hornets-sign-taj-gibson

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5639079/2024/07/15/scott-fitterer-washington-commanders-front-office/?source=user_shared_article

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jacoby-jones-former-nfl-wide-receiver-return-man-and-ravens-super-bowl-hero-dies-at-age-40/amp/ https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40559844/jacoby-jones-scored-2-tds-ravens-sb-xlvii-win-dies-40

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/former-nfl-defensive-coordinator-monte-kiffin-has-died

Can’t dispute that. But everything that goes down is not his fault. Wilson made a horrible decision and team acted quickly to quietly get ahead of it before it became a bigger problem.

Right on. The freak out over Wilson’s dismissal and constant Tepper-bashing on this forum was downright ridiculous. Get a grip people!

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40508101/sources-spurs-trade-devonte-graham-open-cap-space sorry about the spelling error - Devonte’

https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/293660 https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10106105-nba-rumors-miles-bridges-hornets-agree-to-75m-contract-in-2024-free-agency.amp.html

Considering the Panthers under Rhule and Wilks were content to run him into the ground as their offensive “strategy”, is it any wonder? Subpar QB play, a below average OL and one decent WR in DJ Moore pretty much guaranteed his career would be a short one if he stayed here and not much hope of things improving. But that’s JMO. We did the right thing allowing him to leave for greener pastures. You’re certainly not wrong just looking at it from a different perspective.

We’ll have to agree to disagree on this one. He set several records here, made a couple of Pro Bowls and is only one of three players to post 2,000 all-purpose yards - 1,000 yards each rushing and receiving - in a single season (2019), so it wasn’t like he wasn’t productive with us. And I happen to have one his Panthers’ jerseys that’s been hanging in my closet for awhile also.

Jones didn’t have the crapshow of a team that Bryce had as a rookie either. Nothing personal, but can we please move on from the Bryce-bashing and look ahead to next season?

https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2024-07-02/los-angeles-clippers-free-agency-miles-bridges

Can you blame him? I was happy for him when he left. He was going nowhere fast staying here. The problem I had with the trade was we should’ve gotten more from the 9ers but it is what it is.

You may be right. Probably decided to take a year off to spend time with family and reevaluate his career. I’m sure he’ll land on his feet somewhere.

This one is on Scott Fitterer. No way should we have passed up what the Rams offered for Burns. It’s water under the bridge now. Hope the new regime learns from their mistakes.

I was talking with someone recently that had gotten to know the Teppers working in the hospitality industry and she confirmed everything you said. Genuinely nice people, wouldn’t know he was a billionaire if you just met him or didn’t know who he was. Says Dave can come a bit unrefined at times but overall positive interactions. And I agree with you and Cmc2k 100% - they certainly made some missteps but they genuinely want to win. The moves he’s made this offseason- from the front office overhaul and player acquisitions in free agency and the draft - pretty much demonstrates that. Only time will tell if it translates to success on the field but it’s an encouraging start.

This was hilariously accurate

Agree but I’d also add Tepper was somehow convinced that all we needed was a QB to get us over the hump. They badly underestimated that lack of talent on offense last year.

The clips in this episode don’t appear to focus as much attention the Teppers as in past years. And that’s to be expected. But it isn’t realistic to expect a micromanager like Tepper to take himself out of the picture, or for Dan Morgan to not keep him engaged in the process. He is the owner, as much as we hate to admit it, and the man that hired him.

Another source: NFL Rumors: Hakeem Butler to Visit Panthers After UFL Success, Wade Phillips' Praise ZACH BACHAR JUNE 10, 2024 The Carolina Panthers are expected to conduct a workout with UFL wide receiver Hakeem Butler, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Butler recorded a league-leading 652 receiving yards as a member of the St. Louis Battlehawks. He was previously a fourth-round draft pick by the Arizona Cardinals in 2019. After the Battlehawks were defeated by the San Antonio Brahmas in the XFL Conference title game, Brahmas head coach and longtime NFL coach Wade Phillips told the receiver that "I'm going to tell everybody in the NFL that I talk to that you need to be playing," via Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. Despite the loss by St. Louis, Butler still hauled in six receptions for a team-high 59 receiving yards. The 28-year-old was named the 2024 UFL Offensive Player of the Year, as he was one of only two wideouts to have multiple games with at least 100 receiving yards. While the Panthers added Diontae Johnson and first-round rookie Xavier Legette to their wide receiver room in the offseason, they could still use some depth in the form of Butler. Carolina isn't opposed to picking up former UFL players, as Rapoport revealed on Thursday that the team is also "expected" to sign All-UFL receiver Daewood Davis. Although Butler was selected by the Cardinals in the 2019 draft, he did not play as a rookie due to a hand injury and only appeared in two regular-season games as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020. He did not record a catch. Butler signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2023 offseason, although he ultimately didn't make the team's regular-season roster. At 6'5", he has the frame to potentially make an impact in training camp and earn a shot at making Carolina's 53-man roster. If his workout goes well with the Panthers, Butler could give himself another chance to possibly return to the NFL.

Carolina Panthers to work out UFL's Offensive Player of the Year Hakeem Butler by:Nikki Chavanelle•about 2 hours Steven Bisig/USA TODAY Sports The Carolina Panthers are expected to host the UFL’s Offensive Player of the Year Hakeem Butler before wrapping up minicamp, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Butler is coming off of an impressive season with the St. Louis BattleHawks during which he posted 45 catches for a league-best 652 receiving yards and five touchdowns. He earned the OPOY award and a spot on the all-league team as well. Last year, Butler had 51 receptions for 599 yards and eight touchdowns for the BattleHawks. The team released him, freeing him up to sign on to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad. Butler was a fourth-round selection in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Iowa State. He spent his rookie year with the Arizona Cardinals but broke his hand leading to his release before the 2020 season. He then signed for the 2020 campaign with the Carolina Panthers practice squad. It was a short-lived stint, however, as he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles days later.

Not a good sign for Eddy P returning next season.

It wouldn’t be a stretch to conclude that Tepper, Fitterer and the rest of the FO had the same idea last year. At least we ditched that flawed approach and appear to be heading in the right direction.

A HOF QB would’ve struggled mightily with the sh—-show we had on offense last year. We can only hope that nightmare of a season won’t permanently kill his confidence. I do believe the kid will be a good player for us.

Join the club….Gets me everytime