Contract negotiations with Kurt Coleman

[KB_fan]

Several sources seem to be suggesting that Panthers have been negotiating with Kurt Coleman re: an extension to his contract.

Observer:

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article87604137.html#navlink=Lead

 

And here:

Source: Panthers, Kurt Coleman begin 'preliminary' contract discussions
Read more at http://www.wralsportsfan.com/source-panthers-kurt-coleman-begin-preliminary-contract-discussions/15830709/#6KegIyAt1SVqXJzC.99

 

 

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Coleman may be next in line to receive a contract extension from the Carolina Panthers.

Coleman’s representatives and the Panthers have been in preliminary contract discussions since June and continue to “keep an open dialogue” moving forward, a league source said Tuesday.

The second-year Panther is in his final season of a two-year, $2.8 million base contract that pays Coleman a yearly average of $1.4 million with added yearly incentives.

Coleman tallied 53 tackles, nine passes defended and a team-high seven interceptions – tied for second in the National Football League – in 15 games at free safety last season for Carolina.

 

 

So Huddle, what do you think?  How much would you pay him if you were Gettleman?

 

[Malt Liquor]

He's worth about $3-4 million a year. I like him in our defense but what is up with the Kawaan Short deal?

[ecu88]

5 yr 32 mill with 16 guaranteed 

[L-TownCat]

4 minutes ago, ecu88 said:

5 yr 32 mill with 16 guaranteed 

does he get Bobby Bonilla rights too?

[ecu88]

3 minutes ago, L-TownCat said:

does he get Bobby Bonilla rights too?

Still negotiable ;)

[AceBoogie]

15 minutes ago, Malt Liquor said:

He's worth about $3-4 million a year. I like him in our defense but what is up with the Kawaan Short deal?

Depends on how well Vernon Butler plays I think. 

[CPantherKing]

Kurt Coleman is not going to be nearly as effective without a top CB to reduce the field he has to cover. Mistake to pay him any more than he is getting paid now. Should keep him at 1 and 2 year contracts.

He was burned quite a bit last season.

[usmcpanthers]

We are going to need those interceptions by coleman with the young CB's being thrown to the fire.

[motocross_cat]

22 minutes ago, CPantherKing said:

Kurt Coleman is not going to be nearly as effective without a top CB to reduce the field he has to cover. Mistake to pay him any more than he is getting paid now. Should keep him at 1 and 2 year contracts.

He was burned quite a bit last season.

Man everyone gets burned.  

Kurt played awsome he deserves an extension.  

Its not easy covering roman harpers backside

[top dawg]

38 minutes ago, CPantherKing said:

Kurt Coleman is not going to be nearly as effective without a top CB to reduce the field he has to cover. Mistake to pay him any more than he is getting paid now. Should keep him at 1 and 2 year contracts.

He was burned quite a bit last season.

"Quite a bit?" Nah.

He was solid by any measure. 

55 solo tackles, 35 Assists, 1 sack, and 7 INTs. We haven't had that kind of play at safety in a while. The INTs in particular are game changing. Three mil per year is a small price to pay for that production. Maybe even four depending upon garauntees and contract structure. A modest raise is in order, especially considering that we probably aren't going to do any better regarding value and experience in such an inexperienced secondary.

I'll put it this way: if we can get Coleman for 4 mil per year, for three or four years, it will be a good contract. Less than that is great! 

[KillerKat]

31 minutes ago, CPantherKing said:

Kurt Coleman is not going to be nearly as effective without a top CB to reduce the field he has to cover. Mistake to pay him any more than he is getting paid now. Should keep him at 1 and 2 year contracts.

He was burned quite a bit last season.

All safeties get burned sometimes. Earl Thomas got burned last year a few times. Should the Seahawks cut him? GTFO of here.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

1 hour ago, Malt Liquor said:

He's worth about $3-4 million a year. I like him in our defense but what is up with the Kawaan Short deal?

probably gonna let KK ride until next year

if he's an all pro again then wave goodbye

[pantherphan96]

Give him 5-5.5 million per year for the next 5 years. Puts him in top 15-20 safeties salary range. He's not a 1st team All Pro but he's a very solid safety who can play both safety positions and is a leader in the secondary.

[The_Rainmaker]

57 minutes ago, motocross_cat said:

Man everyone gets burned.  

Kurt played awsome he deserves an extension.  

Its not easy covering roman harpers backside

Trey Boston is gonna have breakout year him and coleman are gonna  keep the back strong.