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The Forgotten Portion of The KB Trade


AndrewLaskoski

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Why exactly the Panthers pulled the trigger on the KB trade is complicated but I don't think enough attention is being paid to the $8.459 mil in cap space being saved next year. 

So instead of choosing between Norwell and Star this offseason, the Panthers can now afford both. 

Which combination would you rather have...?

  • KB and either Norwell or Star
  • Norwell, Star, and a 2018 3rd round pick

If I remember correctly Hurney broke into the organization as a cap manager so I think he could have his eyes on the future with this move. 

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9 minutes ago, thomas96 said:

He could've solved that by cutting him after the year.

But no third-round pick. Marty can now bundle that with next year's first and move up for a scrappy college qb that has great WR potential, or a physical RB that sometimes needs help finding lanes.

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Just now, AndrewLaskoski said:

8 games of KB is not worth more than 4 years of a 3rd round pick.

8 games of him in a year where we might actually compete for a championship vs. a 3rd round hurney pick that will be off the roster in 1.5 years>|?

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2 minutes ago, AndrewLaskoski said:

8 games of KB is not worth more than 4 years of a 3rd round pick.

Ha a 3rd round pick!

You’re also forgetting the fact we’re 5-3 and could’ve possibly had a shot at the playoffs. This may have a very negative impact in the locker room as KB was a locker room favorite, no 3rd round Hurney pick is worth pissing off a locker room in the middle of a 5-3 season

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7 minutes ago, thomas96 said:

8 games of him in a year where we might actually compete for a championship vs. a 3rd round hurney pick that will be off the roster in 1.5 years>|?

 

4 minutes ago, *FreeFua* said:

Ha a 3rd round pick!

You’re also forgetting the fact we’re 5-3 and could’ve possibly had a shot at the playoffs. This may have a very negative impact in the locker room as KB was a locker room favorite, no 3rd round Hurney pick is worth pissing off a locker room in the middle of a 5-3 season

 

Even if the 3rd round pick is a complete scrub I still prefer the combo of Norwell/Star to either KB/Star or KB/Norwell.

Games are won in the trenches.

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Here is what people do not realize--KB was not a good fit for our offense.  Cam holds the ball so long waiting for him, he risks injury.  KB was a decent #1, but was not getting better (came to camp out of shape).  His rookie season was his best.  When he was sitting out, we won 15 games and lost 1 with Ted Ginn as the #1.

Was anyone paying attention to what teams were doing to us?  Count the players in the box--that is why we can't run.  We always faced 7 in the box--8 and even 9 at times.  They could cover KB with a S if they had to, a CB on Funchess, etc.  Now with Funchess, Samuel, Sheperd, and CMC, Cam gets the ball out quicker, we have more speed, and they have to respect the deep ball.  We will add a WR in the draft, but this will pay off this year---

We may lose 300 yards of receiving from our #1, but we add 100 to the slot and #2.  In addition, we run the ball better.  You will see.

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