Thomas Davis will get an extension, plus more not mentioned in tweets

[t96]

Norman yes, CJ...........no. We need to let his play out, he is getting up there for a DE and won't be worth an extension after this year.

He's 28 and still playing at a high level. Huge part of our D the past 2 years, along with TD defines Keep Pounding and DEs are not easy to replace.

[Nick_81]

Man Gman really thinks Oher is the answer to our LT problem....idk how I feel about that

I figure that will be one of the main topics of discussion, once everyone actually reads the whole article.  Honestly though, not much more out there in FA, and I'm sure he's not banking on a draft pick being better.  I'm still thinking he grabs a couple of tackles, if the value is there, to give a year or two of development behind Oher.  Obviously he's not a long term answer... unless Matsko works some magic.

[Mr Mojo Risin]

I do.

I hope he's right.

I hope he's right too because if it ends in a disaster like the whole Bell experiment that won't be good.

[Bartin]

32 years old. How many years do you realistically think he has left to play at a high level? There is a very high probability he drops off sharply after 2015 which is his last year under contract. How much are you willing to spend a TD extension when there is a strong possibility he is a shell of his former self during it?

[Nick_81]

He's 28 and still playing at a high level. Huge part of our D the past 2 years, along with TD defines Keep Pounding and DEs are not easy to replace.

I agree.  I think a 4 year extension, with the last two being voidable, wouldn't be an issue at all.  That would put him around 31 when the two voidable years come up, and we can either move on, or let him play, if he's still producing at a high level.  I feel like there's all kinds of positives doing a deal that way.

[Ace_Aladdin]

yesss. keep that hardass motherfuger around and negate some of his cap hit while you're at it.

 

 

Goodbye Shaq Thompson, Hello Ereck Flowers!

[uncfan888]

only fair that my favorite Panther gets a chance to retire as a Panther

[Nick_81]

32 years old. How many years do you realistically think he has left to play at a high level? There is a very high probability he drops off sharply after 2015 which is his last year under contract. How much are you willing to spend a TD extension when there is a strong possibility he is a shell of his former self during it?

He's also missed close to 3 years of games, due to the ACL injuries.  That's 3 years that his body hasn't been punished like most guys his age/position.  I think he'll still produce at a fairly high level for at least a couple more years, which is likely what the extension will look like.

[thefuzz]

I'm in the camp of leaving Big Money ride this out.

 

He is under contract for 2 more seasons, and next years cap hit (when it matters) is only 15M.  Sounds high, but his dead money if something were to happen, or he doesn't produce, is only 4M.

 

Let it ride out this season, and if he seems like he needs an extension after this season, so be it.  But we have bigger fish to fry with Norman, Cam, and Luke.

[Bartin]

I agree.  I think a 4 year extension, with the last two being voidable, wouldn't be an issue at all.  That would put him around 31 when the two voidable years come up, and we can either move on, or let him play, if he's still producing at a high level.  I feel like there's all kinds of positives doing a deal that way.

He will turn 31 the July after his current deal is up.

[pantherclaw]

A lot of love for TD.

A whole lotta love!!

[London Loves Luke]

CJ is an elite 4-3 DE. He's a much, much better player than Greg Hardy. He's arguably the most underrated player in the entire NFL. He's a complete player, he can stop the run and get after the QB. Not many DE are complete players. He's our DL anchor and one of the biggest leaders on the team. His motor never quits and he's very durable.

Besides, you do know that CJ isn't even 2 years older than Greg Hardy. Right? And he's only 18 months older than Josh Norman.

Batman laying down some truths

[KSpan]

32 years old. How many years do you realistically think he has left to play at a high level? There is a very high probability he drops off sharply after 2015 which is his last year under contract. How much are you willing to spend a TD extension when there is a strong possibility he is a shell of his former self during it?

 

There's a new sheriff 'round these parts, and I'm sure that his extension will take this into account and not be cap-crippling should TD's play fall off of a cliff (which I don't think will happen). 

[JawnyBlaze]

With the Kraken gone, it's settled. TD is my next jersey. Second favorite Panther of all time.