Who to keep?

[rubberpantz]

I think we need Gross more than Peppers because of how important the running game is. Rushing attack outweighs the pass rush in my opinion.

yes but we're also a team predicated on playing tough defense and applying pressure, which w/o Pep we would get absolutely none of. for sure CJ and Brayton have played well but i think only as a result of the attention that is given Pep. where would we be if CJ was on one side and Brayton on the other?

besides, in the TB game, where did all our rushing yards come? up the middle and to the right behind Otah. we got virtually zilch in comparison running to Gross' side of the field.

just my .02

[CanadianCat]

And i have to say this is bullsh*t that we have to reregister because the system crashed. I've been a member for years now with tons of posts. This blows!!!

see i find it funny that people put stock in post amounts - really that means nothing...

[Peppers90 NC]

The O-Line has to stay in tact. Since Gross was tagged this year, I can see him getting a deal before Peppers and he may get tagged if a deal cant come about.

[pantherclaw]

the tag will not be placed on Peppers. Simple math.

[joemac]

Well if for some reason Pep does leave, I could see the Panthers going after Haynesworth pretty hard. No Peppers means a very very pedestrian defensive line.

[chbright]

pull a jared allen if possible with gross. i see 1 freak de in ths draft, but his play hasnt lived up to his abilities. johnson at 6'7" 250-260 is a feak athlete. peppers produced in college, moreso than johnson who also has 2 DTs that are pretty good. he has more help than pep and hasnt jumped out game after game or play after play, yes at times you get the omg moment as expected, but he is usually unseen.

at LT, well gross minus the false starts has been good over there with wharton at LG. wharton needs to stay LG, damn good LG. if he saw tagged and traded ala allen, we might find a starting LT in the 1st. its another great OL class.

[Ncstatefan]

Keep them both

[mountainpantherfan]

While keeping them both is the best situation, placing the tag on either for a tag and trade could be just as benefitual in the long run. And believe it or not, the Panthers would probably get more out of Gross than they would Peppers this offseason. While the draft may have a lot of blue chip OTs, we all know the draft can be a crap shot. Most teams would prefer to get a proven Pro-Bowl LT and since Gross is the only starting OT in FA, he will demand a high trade value.

I still want the Panthers to sign both but if they have to tag and trade either of them I think the compensation, allbeit draft picks, could be just as good.

[pantherclaw]

yeah, lets go backwards.

[mountainpantherfan]

yeah, lets go backwards.

How is trading a player for draft picks if you cannot sign him going backwards?