Non exclusive tag placed on Norman via J.person

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, The Huddler said:

So if a team ends up getting him do they give up two first round picks of their own?  Or are we awarded two first round picks like a comp pick? 

When teams sign another team's franchise player, what most commonly happens is that they agree to accept alternate compensation; most commonly one first round pick and a mid-rounder like a third.

It doesn't really happen that often these days, though. Most guys who get the franchise tag either end up with long term deals or they play out the year and start over the next offseason.

[firefox1234]

I hope JNo stays but man do I hope a team in the top 5 or 10 is stupid enough to pull the trigger!

[Mvp2014]

He is way to old to give up 2 first rounders for.  Maybe a 24 year old elite DE or QB.  

[tondi]

So i suppose the next hypothetical would be, at what point salary wise does DG say "nah you can have him" and take the picks instead?  if somebody gets him to agree to a 4/50 deal does DG match or walk away? 

[pantherphan96]

Hope we can get a long term deal done for a reasonable amount of $$$. If not, would love for some team in the top 10 to be dumb/desperate enough to give us 2 first round picks.

[KB_fan]

Here's the official announcement at Panthers.com
http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-Place-Franchise-Tag-On-Josh-Norman/90228de3-39fc-40d9-896d-16c63dc3ae02

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The Panthers applied the non-exclusive franchise tag to cornerback Josh Norman on the deadline day to do so.

The tag keeps Norman in Carolina for the 2016 season and gives the team until July 15 to negotiate a long-term contract.

"Josh has worked hard to develop himself into a very good player," general manager Dave Gettleman said. "We appreciate the role he plays for us in our defense and we look forward to having him back for the 2016 season."

As a part of the non-exclusive franchise tag, the Panthers must tender a one-year qualifying offer of the average of the top five cornerback salaries from last season relative to the current salary cap. Other teams can approach with offers, but the Panthers can match and would receive two first-round picks from any potential suitor if they choose not to match.

Norman was set to become an unrestricted free agent following the best season of his four-year career. He started every game and emerged as one of the NFL’s top corners, finishing with a career-high four interceptions, two interception returns for touchdowns and 18 passes defensed en route to his first career Pro Bowl nomination.

"I’m excited that Josh will be back with the Panthers next season," head coach Ron Rivera said. "He played very well for us this year and was a big part of the success we enjoyed as a team."

Norman is the sixth player in team history to receive a franchise tag, joining punter Todd Sauerbrun (2003), offensive tackle Jordan Gross (2008), defensive end Julius Peppers (2009), center Ryan Kalil (2011) and defensive end Greg Hardy (2014).

 

 

[CatMan72]

27 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Dom Capers does.

He's not a decision maker, though.

Still too soon. LOL

[Mr. Scot]

Read between the lines and you'll note that story is written with a very "he's staying" slant. 

It only mentions the option of him signing somewhere else as a technicality.

[The_Light_Brigade]

Is it sad that now I'd be totally ok if somebody else made an offer and we didn't match? 2 1st round picks is a big deal.

[Mr. Scot]

Just now, The_Light_Brigade said:

Is it sad that now I'd be totally ok if somebody else made an offer and we didn't match? 2 1st round picks is a big deal.

An even bigger deal when your GM knows what he's doing.

[CatMan72]

1 hour ago, Daddy_Uncle said:

Bills also release Mario Williams and poo. Sign him to bruh?

Could only afford Mario if we cut CJ, but I wouldn't be surprised to see us bring him in for a workout in the event that CJ does not agree to a pay cut. If nothing else it would be another demonstration of our willingness to move on.

[firefox1234]

1 minute ago, Mr. Scot said:

You'll note that story is written with a very "he's staying" slant. 

It only mentions the option of him signing somewhere else as a technicality.

Of course Gman and RR are going to sound optimistic! What do you expect them to say after tagging him.....that JNo and his agent were asking for ridiculous money and were waiting for those two first round picks? :P 

Take everything that say with a pinch of salt.

[Mr. Scot]

5 minutes ago, firefox1234 said:

Of course Gman and RR are going to sound optimistic! What do you expect them to say after tagging him.....that JNo and his agent were asking for ridiculous money and were waiting for those two first round picks? :P 

Take everything that say with a pinch of salt.

Oh, they could sound neutral if they wanted to.  Heck, look back at their discussions of Steve Smith and Charles Johnson.

They've made no secret of the fact that they want to keep Norman. Doesn't mean it'll happen, but I've seen enough to know they're not just looking for the best deal they can get from some other team.

 

[Bartin]

4 minutes ago, firefox1234 said:

Of course Gman and RR are going to sound optimistic! What do you expect them to say after tagging him.....that JNo and his agent were asking for ridiculous money and were waiting for those two first round picks? :P 

Take everything that say with a pinch of salt.

No one is giving up two 1sts and an enormous contract for Josh. You might as well get that thought out of your head now because there is zero chance it happens.