J-No wants 16 million a year

[Jeremy Igo]

Apparently Josh Norman is wanting around 16 million a year to stay in Carolina long term. 

From the Observer... 

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Gettleman said last week he’s not worried about Norman’s contract situation becoming a distraction. But Norman, who’s looking for a deal in the neighborhood of $16 million a year, applied public pressure on the Panthers during a couple of national TV appearances last week.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article68423242.html

I am not saying Josh is not worth 16 million a year. I am saying there is no way will Gettleman pay that for a corner long term. Gettleman's defensive dollar priorities are along the defensive line and linebackers. A good enough front seven can make lower paid mediocre defensive backs look much better than they actually are. See Mike Mitchell for example. 

Do I blame J-No for wanting to be paid? Not at all. 

But he won't be getting the money he feels he deserves in Carolina, that is a certainty. 

Gettleman is getting a one year franchise player rental is appears. 

[Dex]

Annnndddd bye bye JNo.

[arbnranger]

Agree, 16 is a large number. Good on him for trying, I would do the same. I think for him to get that number here or anywhere else he needs to have a year just as good or better than his last. 

[The_Rainmaker]

3 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

 

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article68423242.html

 

No way will Gettleman pay that for a corner long term.

 

He is getting a one year rental is appears. 

 

 

3 minutes ago, Dex said:

Annnndddd bye bye JNo.

Maybe he is saying 16mil so he can get 12-13mil year. Isn't one of the rules in negotitations to ask for more than what you need?

[LinvilleGorge]

Yep, time to enjoy one last season of Norman as a Panther.  Hopefully he well understands that his best way to maximize his value is playing to his full potential under the tag.

[Frank Hollywood]

You quoted Joe Person. You NEVER quote Joe Person.

 

Also...speculation. He said he wants to be paid like one of the top corners, Joe is speculating the 16MM as a top corner's salary. I highly doubt Josh spat out that number.

[tiger7_88]

Will Gettleman pay that or anything close to that?  No.

Is Josh Norman worth that or anything close to that?  No.

Do I blame Josh Norman for doing what he feels he needs to do in contract negotiations?  No.

Will I despise Gettleman and/or Josh if things don't work out and Josh leaves?  No.

[Dex]

6 minutes ago, The_Rainmaker said:

 

 

Maybe he is saying 16mil so he can get 12-13mil year. Isn't one of the rules in negotitations to ask for more than what you need?

Didn't we already offer 11-12?

[Jens]

Personally, I dont think he is that good. He is good but that salary !!!!

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

thank you for the unforgettable season 24 and best of luck with your next team

[Frizzy350]

The problem with paying a top cb that kind of money is their effectiveness gets diminished vs spread formations, which is all the rage in the nfl these days.

We need to solidify the nickel position and have depth at corner. Need more consistent pass rush too.

[uncfan888]

16 million..  Haha.. Riiiiiiight

[johnnydefence]

Jno is going to look good in Raider Black and Silver... bye bye

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

got to get paid while you can.  and he's gonna