Gettleman; "Me and Greg Jennings sort of kicked the tires and discussed if he would be a good fit."

[PanthersUnited]

Per Charlotte Observer http://blogs.charlotte.com/panthers/2015/03/alan-ball-panthers-bears-free-agency-nfl.html

"For both of them, the fit is really important. So we kicked the tires on each other, that's what we did."

(He is also referencing Alan Ball when Gettleman says the both of them) hmm this could be Hakeem Nicks situation 2.0. Gettleman brings in an actual REAL NFL veteran WR that is actually a known name, they then leave without a contract and days later you hear the same sort of thing from Gettleman about "We both just kind of discussed if he fits or not."

I wonder if Gettleman brings in these guys and plays hardball and treats them like they are practice squad guys and rightfully so the players leave unhappy and unwilling to sign.

This seems to be kind of a pattern. I wonder if the better, veteran WRs just didnt get a good vibe from Gman? Maybe Gettleman just low balls them too much. Sure you can say Nicks was bad last year but im talking more about the principal. If Jennings signs with another team, then you know this is Hakeem Nicks 2.0 where Gman probably advised him that he doesnt want to play here

[Growl]

Dave wants to be an agent.

[bga71]

I'd bet Gman offered him what he's worth.  If he wants more go get it somewhere else.  Gman's got this.

[t96]

You provided a good article and quote showing promise for possibly your first good thread, and then you ruined it with your analysis.

[TheRed]

I honestly don't care if he is giving guys low offers, or just walking in and slapping them in the face with his nut sack.

 

Do whatever has to be done. But this offense needs an upgrade. If it isn't from FA, then look to the draft.

 

Our goal should be to not only compete with, but beat Seattle. Period. Get some more firepower for this offense.

 

Ginn was a step in the right direction, but that's only a start.

[Frizzy350]

If Jennings isn't going to be a clear cut, immediate upgrade over Cotchery then what is the point?

[Growl]

If Jennings isn't going to be a clear cut, immediate upgrade over Cotchery then what is the point?

That barrel that Fox used to have the QBs throw the ball in would be an immediate upgrade over what Cotchery was last year.

[Mol3m4n]

Your thread has something in common with your abbreviated name.

P. U.

[PanthersUnited]

My question is how is Jennings not a good fit? He would most likely be an automatic no 2 WR for us, great route runner, excellent locker room guy. Why is Gman doubting he would be a good fit? Ofcourse he would be a good fit and you dont need to be an NFL GM to see that.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

My question is how is Jennings not a good fit? He would most likely be an automatic no 2 WR for us, great route runner, excellent locker room guy. Why is Gman doubting he would be a good fit? Ofcourse he would be a good fit and you dont need to be an NFL GM to see that.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[Mother Grabber]

have you met Jennings? have you been a member of the Panthers? do you have any first hand experience with anyone involved with Jennings or the panthers?

you, nor I, nor any of us have any idea who's a good fit for this organization, because none of us have a clue.

[section504since97]

You have to trust in the Gman. We sit here as fans and have to rely on hear say from the media. At first I was very skeptical when Gettleman was hired and had a "prove it to me" type mentality. But in two years took us from 16 mill over cap to 15 under and back to back South titles and playoffs. So I think his was more about $$$ for Jennings and we all know 98% of WRs are divas and high maintenance. Gettleman is a business man and probably gave him a true value contract and he didn't like it. Until proven otherwise in Gettleman I trust.

[SOJA]

My question is how is Jennings not a good fit? He would most likely be an automatic no 2 WR for us, great route runner, excellent locker room guy. Why is Gman doubting he would be a good fit? Ofcourse he would be a good fit and you dont need to be an NFL GM to see that.

 

 

money, expected amount of targets, scheme, guaranteed playing time

[SmokinwithWilly]

My question is how is Jennings not a good fit? He would most likely be an automatic no 2 WR for us, great route runner, excellent locker room guy. Why is Gman doubting he would be a good fit? Ofcourse he would be a good fit and you dont need to be an NFL GM to see that.

Being a good fit is more than what you see on paper. You can have the perfect candidate sitting in front of you, at least on paper, and something just doesn't vibe right. There's a lot of information you get from someone during the interview process. I'm not saying anything bad about Jennings, but when it comes down to it, you have to trust your gut before you hire someone.