Josh Norman on the Panthers next year? "Not my call."

[Captain Morgan]

 

Joe Person ‏@josephperson  25m25 minutes ago

Josh Norman says "not his call" what will happen with his future with Panthers. Says focus is on getting to Super Bowl.

 

Black & Blue Review ‏@BlackBlueReview  29m29 minutes ago

Asked if he feels he deserves Defensive Player/Year, Josh Norman said yes because of how hard he's worked. But ... ultimate goal is SB.

 

 

It must be nice thinking about looking at a new contract as DFP of the Year. However, I love Josh and it keeps looking more likely we're going to lose him after a possible franchise year

[CRA]

Never been more sure about a dude getting tagged 

[t96]

Josh is one of my favorite Panthers of all time already. I really really hope we can keep both him and KK. Seems unlikely but I'm going to keep the faith until we get there.

[Snake]

We can tag him if nothing else. Also how do you see we are going to lose him with that quote. 

[Beast Mode]

Diplomatic way of keeping other suitors available in case things go south.  But there is no way in hell the Panthers let this guy sniff FA.  One of the best corners in the game right now.. you hold onto guys like that. 

[Fenrir]

Tag at the very least. Can't afford to lose him and have Bene or a rookie as the #1 corner next season. I know GMan drafts BPA, but CB is a huge need. 

[panthers1234]

Probably cheaper to tag him for 2 years than pay him long term. First tag is 13M and 2nd tag is around 15.6M. He is probably asking for 14M per yr which is the market for top CB. It is safer for the panthers since he is on a year to year basis rather than a 4 to 5 yr deal which will probably cost us cap space if we need to cut him in the back end of that contract. 

[Captain Morgan]

can't we tag him 2 years in a row?  Then he'd be 30 and would have gotten between 25 and 30 mill from the two years I think

[Cary Kollins]

So assuming Josh is tagged, the majority of the squad is returning next season plus KB and whatever nuggets Gettleman pulls out of the draft and free agency.

Strap on your jammy packs.

[ctrcat]

12 minutes ago, Captain Morgan said:

can't we tag him 2 years in a row?  Then he'd be 30 and would have gotten between 25 and 30 mill from the two years I think

Yes we can.  It's wickedly expensive and unlikely to make financial sense, but possible and it is an option on the table.

[uncfan888]

At this point, I don't even think its a question if he'll be tagged

[JSouth]

I'll bite..

 

Love you Norman but yes it is your call. You can continue to be a Panther if you want to be. Saying that, I agree and see a tag coming next year.

[CRA]

3 minutes ago, ctrcat said:

Yes we can.  It's wickedly expensive and unlikely to make financial sense, but possible and it is an option on the table.

Tagging a guy year to year for 2 seasons can make plenty of financial sense.

big elite contracts for highly emotional players without huge consistency of years of great play to their resume.....IS risky business. 

I get people love Norman.  We all should for his play this year.  But there is still a difference between him and a Luke Kuechly IMO. 

[Hotsauce]

 The guy wants to get paid, I can't argue with that. I hope Josh is a longterm Panther. However I feel like he may be holding onto a little bit of animosity from being in Ron's doghouse for so long. 

 Part of me is glad we did not get a contract in before the season started with him. I wonder if he would've still have balled out like he has if he already has been paid?  The guy has certainly been playing for a big-time contract and it's evident by his plays that he makes and the statements he makes.