Clinton Portis on WFNZ yesterday....

[Toundra]

Anderson is an outstanding backup, but loosing Cam would be a disaster for the team.

 

[Peppers90 NC]

they have already started allocating money to the future to put players around Cam.  as much as us fans want and expect instant gratification, i am assuming DG is looking at us being another year for being a true contender.  you cant have near $18 million in dead money and expect to be a top team.  the two old safeties, two udfa T's and subpar corners are obvious stop-gaps.

[Cary Kollins]

Yeah, even though I've been a bit critical of Gettleman for a few decisions, he is a smart man, and he knows talent for the most part. He's got eyes, and he can see that Newton is still very much carrying this team, even with an OL that wouldn't even make it in the college ranks.

 

I expect that he will be making big moves in the offseason to build a real OL around our franchise QB.

 

 

Yeah it feels weird but I can't wait to see what happens this offseason.

[rmoneyg35]

First off we have to allow Cam to leave because we will franchise him before we loose him. Second, a team has to be able to afford him and I am guessing he will be making close to 20 million a year which is a lot for any team to spend on one player. If Cam leaves it will be a trade and we will get a lot in return for him.

[Your GFs favorite huddler]

A somewhat stagnet(but cap strapped) Front office, a horrible offensive line, and a fan base as a whole who doesn't appreciate him, I really wouldn't blame Cam for testing the waters! If this happens it would be the biggest mis step in franchise history but I really don't think theres anyway we let cam walk.

[Kurb]

Cam can certainly do that in 3 yrs. 5th yr option, tag, tag.

[Jeremy Igo]

Cam can certainly do that in 3 yrs. 5th yr option, tag, tag.

 

Won't happen

[Fox007]

Only good thing to come from that is we'd be rid of these Cam only fans.

 

Doubt we lose Cam but if we did it would be via trade...at least 3 firsts...just look at the Cutler and Palmer trade....

[RoaringRiot]

Exactly what I've been saying. No point in tagging a guy who's just going to be a free agent the following season. I'd make Cam sign this offseason or trade him. If he "tests" free agency he's as good as gone.

 

 

Every time the tag is used the player is a FA the next season. 

[TheRed]

Jeremy dropping just enough controversial statements to keep this thread going, lol.

[Mr. Scot]

Won't happen

 

What makes you sure they won't use the tag (even if it's tag and trade)?

 

[Who Said What?]

Everyone is a genius when they're pointing out everything they think GMan has done wrong. But not a single one of you can say what should have been done differently with respect to our available cap, FAs available, and drafting position.

 

And the sad thing about this thread is that posters are getting angry when you ask them to write a decent argument for what they would do.  I understand the line sucks, but I am glad we didn't throw huge contracts at Michael Oher and other OTs that got overpaid this summer. 

 

It is really grating when all you ask is for someone to elaborate on their shite post and they flip out. 

[Who Said What?]

Jeremy dropping just enough controversial statements to keep this thread going, lol.

 

Always.

[Jeremy Igo]

What makes you sure they won't use the tag (even if it's tag and trade)?

 

 

Because if we have to tag cam it will only delay the inevitable. If you have to tag Cam, he is not your franchise QB any longer and not worth the money it would cost to tag him. He has no future on the team. Franchise QB's make that much money because a team can plan their entire offense around them long term. Paying a QB that much money for just a season or two is a recipe for many, many losing seasons to come when there are such obvious needs elsewhere.

 

Better to make him the best offer you can make. If he chooses to go elsewhere, thats on him. You take the money you would have paid him and invest in areas of need.