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Time for the Huddle GM's to give their official input. This thread will serve as a time capsule for the end of the year.

2 minutes ago, trucpfan said:

I was about to say this but….

My guy summed it up respectfully as we say. Like damn can we become better without complaining, 22 positions to address we’re solidifying so many positions that our team becomes a very desirable destination for anyone looking for that Rams type of team. Insert top qb and compete for it all.

The POINT is that the threads "Rhule has no excuses" are ridiculous. This roster is not made for the playoffs at all. 

7 minutes ago, Snake said:

Oh kid you're an idiot. This is the first year we are actually playing FA right. 

You are mistaking.

Last year we had some really great free agent pick-ups. Reddick, Jones, Fox etc. 

Year one Robby Anderson 1200 yards

How about some substance in your posts - instead of insults - makes you look intellectually lacking.

Prove me wrong

I keep seeing these redundant threads about "Rhule has no excuses". Listen, Rhule's issue was never team building. He showed through the past two years he can build an elite defense (#2 in yards allowed despite his defense having to be on the field a tremendous amount), through the draft and free agency. This has never been his issue looking good on paper.

His issue is that the CAROLINA PANTHERS cannot seem to get the QB position down. In this league you need an elite QB that can win you games despite the inconsistencies that constantly happen in football. Our offensive line looks great, defense looks okay, but without a game-defining QB, we will not win games.

Our best chance is to pray for a miracle that Cam can turn his poo around the past two years or that Kenny Pickett is more developed then the haters are saying (which I think he is).

All I'm saying is that the most important position for a team is NOT head coach, it's Quarterback. That's the sole reasons that Green Bay, Indianapolis, New England, Pittsburgh etc all had their DECADES of relevance.

Point being: These moves don't mean poo if we don't have someone to run the show. Our defense was great last year. Darnold didn't hit a passing touchdown his last 8 or 9 games. 

5 minutes ago, Ricky Spanish said:

Bro, do you not know how percentages work? 

The 12.6% number is consistent year in and out over the past 20+ years regardless of the cap. 

1) This isn't a one year investment

2) Any team with a QB will have to pay them 12.6% with the QB market price going up. 

Dee - da - dee

1) He grew up here and played college ball here - winning a championship - he is adored.

2) His QB mentor is Cam Newton - they spent a lot of time together in Carolina during the off-season 

3) He doesn't have many choices

4) CAROLINA HAS A GOOD ROSTER!

the last point is overlooked. Carolina has a roster that IF HEALTHY - can make moves - especially offensively. Defensively, we will see who we re-sign, but between Carolina and New Orleans, we have more capital and more cap space and quite frankly better weapons.

Probably should add some context in there. Like the fact that QB market has changed multiple times in the past few years. Cam Newton was the highest paid QB in history when he got his 20m/year deal from us 8ish years ago. Aaron Rodgers just set the market at 50m/year which isn't that bad. DeShaun's contract looks like a steal for a legitimate top three QB.

Also you should consider the fact that the cap went up 30m & is projected to keep increasing.

Would you really rather keep Burns an extra year for him to flip to Atlanta next year? Or have Chinn become an All-Pro for a three win team having Darnold or Carson Strong at the helm? 

At some point we have to put the chips forward and go all-in. We are a franchise that has had some highs but ultimately have never had the consistency to win back to back winning seasons --- EVER. 

Our team has no culture or identity or even sustained success. We have an owner with money to play with and doesn't mind spending it because he wants to WIN. 

I support Rhule and Tepper and Fitterer 100% in changing the dynamic of this franchise. And you should too. No other examples from this franchise should be valid - because we do not have a Super Bowl

Bozeman is an above average C/OG from the run-happy Baltimore Ravens. He only allowed 3 sacks (tied for 5th), 1 penalty and 171 snaps (7th most). He should be a considerable upgrade of Paradis. Would be a huge pick-up, especially if all indications are true that we are going after DeShaun. 

Can never knock Rhule on his free agency pick ups.

Panthers remain interested in Deshaun Watson - ProFootballTalk (nbcsports.com)

1 hour ago, 4Corners said:

Pickett looks like Joe Burrow. 

Signed,

Steve Wonder 

Pickett doesnt look like Joe Burrow

4corners of the Carolina Huddle to all the NFL scouts

Lmao all these guys hating on Pickett… why? Hes by far the best QB in the draft and actually looks a lot like Joe Burrow

6 minutes ago, BrianS said:

Probably because you didn't look very hard.

Instead of assuming things about people or situations, how about if we assume the best or do our research?  Am I crazy?

 

As far as Sparano going?  I dunno.  The tweet above sort of makes it sound mutual?  That's about all I get out of it.  In all fairness, our line was terrible and we failed to learn nearly as much as we should have about our younger players.  If that had something to do with the line coaches, yea, let's move on and do better.

It doesn't change my current opinion of Matt Rhule at all.  The guy has too much power and too little to show for it.

Lol, I pull for the team to succeed instead of the coach to fail. This guy has been spamming thread after thread to talk trash. 

Im not really sure Mr. Scot what you’re looking for. This literally happens every year with every team

I predictably didn’t see much of yoy from the Wilkes hire

Lmao bitches about our coaching staff then bitches when they leave

12 hours ago, BurnNChinn said:

https://walterfootball.com/draft2013QB.php

The qbs this year aren’t hitting on much. Not looking good for Rhule this year. I’m happy means we get new coach in 2023!

Na will buy him another two years

1 minute ago, 45catfan said:

McAdoo would be an upgrade as an interim coach, just as long as he's not named the permanent head coach.

https://youtu.be/m7AKqcvvV4A

Kinda funny all the crybabies here might have to deal with intern coach Ben McAdoo now

https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/02/panthers-hc-matt-rhule-michigan-jim-harbaugh/

The Cincinatti thing I saw on PFF IF their OC gets hired

Could be an all time blunder for our org

Lmfao!!!

Winston was one of the best QB’s in the league before his injury. People comparing to Darnold? Idiots Im sorry

Was just talking to my buddy in Ann Arbor about that yesterday

57 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Academic standards...

As long as you can clear NCAA eligibility you're gold. Arch Manning could have a room temperature IQ with a 2.0 GPA and he'd clear Michigan admissions in 30 seconds flat. Going to good schools as an athlete is very different than gaining admission as a regular student. That's why there was a whole massive scandal where wealthy people were paying middle men to line the pockets of coaches for sports on no one's radar to get their kids admitted.

Academic standards . They aren’t paying their players because they want to be known fro academics. Do your research.

9 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Honestly, this is what I think too. Powerhouse programs are probably not going to be interested in him right now. He's just been THAT big of a trainwreck here. He's probably going to end up at a Baylor level job again and reprove himself at the college level at a mid-level P5 school. 

Baylor just won the big 12 title lol

Rhule will he fine. Hes a great head coach. Sometimes it just doesnt work out. Hes proven himself in the college ranks if thats what he wants

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/if-jim-harbaugh-leaves-for-nfl-panthers-matt-rhule-would-be-very-interested-in-michigan-job/