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2 hours ago, Sir Big Spurr said:

Have they given a timetable for their returns? I was at the game against Memphis and Melo was doing an individual workout before the game and he seemed to be moving around just fine. I thought for sure he would return after the all star break. And what kind of back bruise keeps someone out 3 months?

I’m sure Clifford doesn’t want to rush Melo or MW back before they’re truly ready. The flow and improved team chemistry since the trade deadline gives us the luxury to work the new guys in while allowing both to focus on getting healthy for this season and beyond.

7 hours ago, t96 said:

nah bro that makes no sense, he fits so well with Brandon and is a legit superstar caliber player and we would not be getting one of those in return. just need to solve his ankle issues.

I’m not sure the ankle issues will ever be “fixed”. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to explore the possibilities of a trade for Ball. We’ll be picking high enough in the draft to acquire a viable replacement and with additional draft capital we can continue to build around Miller. 

On 2/3/2024 at 8:42 AM, Sir Big Spurr said:

I could be dead wrong about this, but based on his actions and his family, Ball could be a cancer to a young team like the Hornets. He has potential to be a superstar in the league, but I wouldn’t build my team around him. 
 

I agree with you about Miller. He is a special player who will hopefully become the face of the franchise. I’m becoming a big fan. 

Hard for me to say, but we may be better off trading Ball in the offseason. For all the swag and highlight plays, the kid can’t seem to stay healthy and appears to be part of the problem. The team really needs a complete culture makeover. No one outside of Miller and maybe Bridges appears to care about winning. JMO.

5 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Prior to that even. The Panthers have always sucked at drafting WRs.

With the exception of Moose, Smith and DJ Moore, I have to agree here.

1 minute ago, Davidson Deac II said:

If by unload you mean cut, then there is little doubt that will happen.

If by unload, you mean trade, can't see that happening.  Can't imagine anyone would give us anything for him.  

I think he’d be worth a late rounder at least - 6th or 7th. He’s still young with good size and athleticism. He’s still on his rookie deal. The problem is between his ears IMO. Maybe a change of scenery is needed. 

1 hour ago, 0kBoomer said:

Is there any hope for TMJ? It has to feel like a lost cause at this point right?

I think the team needs to unload TMJ this offseason. Dude is Devin Funchess-level soft. Both of them can hit the road but I’d keep Chark if given the choice. 

12 minutes ago, Ricky Prickles said:

Pete the cheat is a damn good coach and could be a damn good mentor. As far as his gum chewing, that old fart can chew whatever the hell he wants if he could be of benefit to this team, our first time head coach and our players.

I guess some of these guys forgot about John Fox and his legendary gum-chewing.

27 minutes ago, Daeavorn said:

Also if we keep him here another year and then he gets a HC job we get a compensatory pick.

This is true but we simply can’t force the man to stay if he wants to go elsewhere. Not a good look for an organization that already has a tarnished image, it could potentially divide the locker room and sabotage the season of our rookie HC. Best case scenario would be trading him to the highest bidder for draft capital and keep it moving. 

6 hours ago, 0kBoomer said:

Sounds like a demotion no?

At least he landed on his feet elsewhere. Really feel for Brown and othe coaches that got screwed here due to Tepper’s incompetence.

4 minutes ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

Bosa has quietly robbed the 49ers. Dude has been a non factor this year. Got paid and took a step back.

Which is why I’m glad the Panthers balked at paying Burns top DE money. Fitt was crazy not to take the Rams up on that trade offer last year.

21 minutes ago, Brooklyn 3.0 said:

KC/DET should be a good one. Should.

It will be. Lions pulled out a tough win against the Chiefs week 1. Both teams playing their best ball of the season going into the SB.

Ben Johnson’s playcalling making me re-think the Canales hiring. Lions are killing it!!!

1 minute ago, Davidson Deac II said:

The forty niners defense is getting beat like a drum so far.  

Yup run D getting exposed. Wilks’ struggles continues.

4 hours ago, WUnderhill said:

I don’t blame him for this. Your boss says report to me, you report to him. I do blame him for being a terrible OL coach, and hopefully Tepper doesn’t ask position coaches to undermine the head coach in the future.

Agreed. Maybe if Campen wasn’t tasked with being a team mole, he would’ve focused more energy in getting the OL to play better. I hate hd had to lose his job though as this is squarely on Tepper.

5 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

Chinn is just not the same level of pass defender. It's a shame he isn't 

But is that all on Chinn or lack of coaching and/or development?

10 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Our players not developing is a recurring theme. We have way too many guys who are as good as they're ever going to get on draft day 

It’s another reason I wouldn’t have a problem going full reset with the whole staff. I like Evero but we need a culture change to move this franchise forward. For the record, I’d be fine either way.

Watching Hamilton play like a man possessed makes me wonder why we can’t get similar play out of Chinn. Evero’s D played well under the circumstances but the failure to develop Chinn the past few years has been disappointing.

1 hour ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

https://x.com/rriotreport/status/1751645260164235636?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA
 

Looks like we found one of Tepper’s moles. There needs to be a purge of the staff and roster if we’re to ever move beyond the “Hunger Games” stigma permeating this organization.

6 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

Our former DC under Rivera...

(a job he clearly wasn't ready for at the time)

He was a better DL coach than DC but everyone deserves a 2nd chance.

6 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Kaye's comment...

 

Appears Tepper is learning from his mistakes and letting Canales chose his own staff. Hadn’t heard anything about the defensive staff most notably Evero so I’m hoping that’s a good sign.

3 minutes ago, tukafan21 said:

Great news for the Panthers

This significantly increases our chances at landing Ben Johnson now, I always figured he'd have gone to the Chargers to have Herbert.

 

Stil think BJ will be headed to DC but this definitely helps our chances.

26 minutes ago, Davidson Deac II said:

May be reading too much into this.  Maybe Morgan would just prefer to work with someone else.  

If recent reports are true, it’s probably more about the front office restructuring and bringing in someone that can wear multiple hats e.g. personnel, contracts, analytics, etc. Thus the interest in Halaby from Philly, Tilis from KC and Matteo from Baltimore. All from successful organization and considered up-and-comers in League circles. I’m good with Tilis or Matteo.

34 minutes ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

We got a lot more cap space Lowry is expiring.

 

So who we signing in FA?

They’re saying the Hornets may buyout Lowry’s contract.

22 minutes ago, Wood228 said:

SMH... If only it was Gordon..

This but who’s going to trade for that  contract of an oft-injured player?