Panthers.com - Examining why Panthers parted ways with Dave Gettleman

[TN05]

Link to the article in question. I'll post the meat of what the article says here

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But while it's easy to assume differently, most organizations aren't as black and white as the results they produce on the field. So what seems like a sudden, stunning decision is something that truly started spreading roots shortly after the Panthers returned from their Super Bowl loss to the Broncos.

In the months that followed, Richardson had to have been concerned about how the roster was taking shape. There was little depth on the offensive line, and a week before the draft, Gettleman stunned the entire league by rescinding the franchise tag he placed on Josh Norman.

Despite Gettleman's reasoning, replacing a Pro Bowl cornerback and the retiring Charles Tillman with rookies was an almost impossible way to defend an NFC championship. The ramifications intensified when Gettleman wasn’t able to turn the money earmarked for Norman into a deal with a member of the Panthers' core.

Contract talks either stalled or never started with players in line for eventual extensions, most notably defensive tackle Kawann Short, guard Trai Turner and defensive end Mario Addison. Turner and Addison then improved their stock dramatically in 2016, which meant Richardson had to write a larger check to keep Addison. Turner, meanwhile, is still waiting for a long-term deal that could make him one of the highest-paid interior linemen in the league.

 

[Daddy_Uncle]

2 minutes ago, Promethean Forerunner said:

Shocking.

This has TD written all over the decision.

I have a feeling TD and maybe Olsen had a meeting with JR and JR caved and said "I'll take care of it"

 

[Chief Keek]

Let's see who I'd rather keep, a young upcoming stud OG or aging LB? At this point in their careers no matter which way you slice it Turner > TD.

I'm more concerned with keeping Cam protected than protecting the feelings of veterans who are probably on their way out the door in another year or two.

[vorbis]

guys, this is seriously impressive writing given the timing and circumstances. walking a very thin line between knowledgeable context and speculation. I'm a writer by profession, and I have an idea of how **** hard it is to do that.

[Dex]

Letting the players dictate personnel decisions SERIOUSLY undermines the authority of the GM position. I hope this isn't the case.

[TN05]

1 minute ago, Chief Keek said:

Let's see who I'd rather keep, a young upcoming stud OG or aging LB? At this point in their careers no matter which way you slice it Turner > TD.

I'm more concerned with keeping Cam protected than protecting the feelings of veterans who are probably on their way out the door in another year or two.

Judging by what Voth said, Richardson was upset that Gentleman didn't sign Turner to an extension last year - when his value would be lower.

[LinvilleGorge]

So, without outright saying it, it's Voth's opinion that DG was basically fired over Thomas Davis and his lack of a contract extension.

I think most fans already assumed that, but to hear it from someone one Voth's position with his sources... yikes.

[electro's horse]

Long knives coming out from the team website. Wow

[UpstatePanther]

link is broken now. censorship?

[Paa Langfart]

4 hours ago, Daddy_Uncle said:

I have a feeling TD and maybe Olsen had a meeting with JR and JR caved and said "I'll take care of it"

 

In that case JR really is senile

[PrimeTimeHeel]

Can someone explain this poo?!?!? 

I am in total shock.

Unreal. 

Dude was a hell of a GM. 

WTF

[bigdog10]

3 hours ago, Dex said:

Letting the players dictate personnel decisions SERIOUSLY undermines the authority of the GM position. I hope this isn't the case.

If this is indeed happening, we can kiss any promising gm candidate goodbye. None worth their salt is going to work under that environment. 

[ickmule]

Reason Gettleman fired= Panthers are a train wreck. Not that he might have needed firing, but the timing reeks of a train wreck. Which, if you think about it , is what this franchise has been for a while now. Anyone that has been around since the first season can attest to this. We are becoming Cleveland south. 

[Malt Liquor]

So who is next up as the GM? That's the real question