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    Congratulations to McCaffery

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    1 hour ago, PootieNunu said:

    He basically showed what he could do and then planned his exit strategy. Instead of trying to help the team win and earning his fat paycheck he milked tiny injuries into trips to the IR. 

    Like another poster said, I am glad CMC found a team he doesnt mind playing through the pain for. 

    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.

    Congratulations to McCaffery

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    On 7/2/2024 at 8:43 AM, CamWhoaaCam said:

    Yeah I can blame him. You get paid to play football. Milking injuries because we suck is a loser mindset.

     

    If you quit on your teammates I can never respect that. The guy has been a workhorse the moment he left Carolina. No I'm not a fan of CMC.

     

    *Btw I have a CMC Stanford jersey collecting dust in my closet. Anybody want it can DM me it's xl. I will gladly give it away for free. First come first serve!

    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.

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    Congratulations to McCaffery

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    1 hour ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

    This comment hit different. Dude was not all in his time here.

    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. 

    Has anyone here ever met David Tepper in person?

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    10 hours ago, musicman said:

    I've had a ton of interactions, all really cool to basic hellos. I've joked with him, talked music, I had to hold his phone while he did an interview, he once came behind me (while I was working) and rubbed my head to simply saying hello in passing, etc. I've never had a bad interaction with him and Nicole is amazing, always saying hello, giving hugs, just a genuinely nice person. I believe Mr. Tepper is super smart, knows what he wants and is struggling to get there (not all his fault - players play and coaches coach too). Football is not basic business. The ebb and flow of a game, the ref calls, the way the football bounces, to injuries, etc all play into winning and losing. It's not just the owner but all eyes are on him everyday. Unfortunately, people judge and have opinions, right or wrong. I really believe he just wants to win and be a hero to the city. I am a fan of the Teppers, even if it's not the popular opinion.

    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. 

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    Blueprint: Episode two

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    11 hours ago, Tbe said:


    My theory is the O staff had so much tunnel vision on the QB that they didn’t fully see the issues with the OL and WR room until it was too late. 

    I think it hit them during the jets practice.

    Canales at least understands how bad this group was and hopefully has improved it by 20-30% or so.

     

    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.

    Blueprint: Episode two

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    2 hours ago, mrcompletely11 said:

    I mean the optics certainly blows considering we heard they were stepping back.  Maybe they know the fanbase hates them maybe they dont.  Its tough to totally get on board with this new regime if you think the teppers are still pulling the strings.  One way to alleviate that, simply tell the team that put this together to not focus on them.  Simple.  Again its minuscule all things considered but it doesnt really give us faith that they are truly stepping back.  Nobody gives a fug who you like in the draft nicole. 

    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. 

    Panthers to work out UFL OPOY Hakeem Butler

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    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.

    Panthers to work out UFL OPOY Hakeem Butler

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    Carolina Panthers to work out UFL's Offensive Player of the Year Hakeem Butler

    by:Nikki Chavanelle•about 2 hours
     
    Hakeem Butler XFL Panthers 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.

    Panthers run ONE play on repeat

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    1 hour ago, PantherBoy95 said:

    Man, you bring up an amazing talking point. I remember thinking that though we didn't have the players we definitely had one of the best coaching staffs on paper.

    I figured that would translate to a great system where we could finally cycle in players year in and year out with sustained success. I was wrong after Year 1. 😂😪

    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. 

    Panthers run ONE play on repeat

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    13 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

    Alex Rollins already seems to think Bryce is a bust. His arm strength and inability to play on-time is very concerning 

    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.

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