What to do with Funch, Shaq and Daryl this offseason?

[t96]

Funch and Daryl going into contract years and Shaq we have to decide on 5th year option.

 

Funch first... Do we sign him to an extension now or let him play out this year and have to deal with it next year? On one hand, he's shown decently for just one season so extending him now could be risky. On the other hand, next year he outperforms expectations and his price goes up. I don't have any idea what he'd command right now but I'd guess something similar to Mohamed Sanu's contract, 5 years $32.5M. If he looks like a legit #1 next year and gets 1200 plus with 10+ TDs, which is entirely possible, that number goes up well over $10-12M I'd guess. 

Shaq has been inconsistent here but has also had an inconsistent role. With TD retiring after next year do we need to keep Shaq for sure, or do you envision someone else replacing TD? Probably a no-brainer to pickup 5th year option, but could we extend him early too? 

Daryl... Amazing all year this year. Not so great last year and didn't play much as a rookie. RT with just one good year under his belt. Would still probably command a lot right now. I don't think we can keep both Norwell and Williams so it may be a decision between the two of them this offseason... Keep Norwell and let Daryl walk after the year hoping Moton takes his place and Kalil plays up to his contract? Or let Norwell walk and extend Daryl now, or even let Daryl prove himself for another season and if he does then pay to keep him?

 

Thoughts?

[morgan55]

Finch keep... shaq keep I guess the other guy we have no choice 

[t96]

Just now, morgan55 said:

Finch keep... shaq keep I guess the other guy we have no choice 

Well we'll have all three this year at least. Do we extend them now or after the season?

[Daddy_Uncle]

we have bigger fish to fry but it would be good to lock these guys down on team friendly contract. Not your typical Hurney contract

[Cpt slay a ho]

Extend Williams, roll the dice with funchess, and roll the dice it’s shaq.

 

hoping another WR takes some touches away from funchess so he doesn’t have a beserk contract year 

[Panthers8969]

Why do most of y’all wanna pick up the 5th year option on shaq? I’d rather sign him this offseason when he’s above average at best then give him another chance to prove he’s worth the first (which he hasn’t so far) 

[PantherNation123]

3 minutes ago, theballboy said:

Let Funch and Daryl play out. Trade Shaq.

Terrible idea.  We wouldn't get jack poo for Shaq in a trade.  I know people love to poo on him, but when he takes over TD's role, he will be in a more natural position, and he will excel beside Luke.

 

[XOBlackxJokerOX]

Let Funch play out his contract. All this talk about him being a legit WR1 even though he has not shown that still. He's a WR2, a Brandon LaFell type of player that would be a good complement to a WR1 but it ain't him. Shaq should get the 5th year option. He's not putting up anything near Keuchly, as far as stats are concerned, so he won't break the bank to resign. Daryl should be locked up now to a team friendly deal since he's only came on this season from a production standpoint. 

[Snake]

Let Funch play out his contract. We need to see if we have to move on. 5th year for Shaq is a no brainer. Extend Williams is a must. He is a good RT. 

[Anybodyhome]

Funchess as the Panthers WR1 is not in the same league as Sanu, and he's a WR2 in Atlanta. Sanu is a legit big-body WR who has more than proven his worth in this league. Funchess wouldn't be a WR1 on any other team in the league and I'd let him play a full season as the #1 in a contract year to see if he live up to the hype.

Shaq has shown flashes of being a very good LB and I think he gets a 5th year option as does Worley.

[top dawg]

14 minutes ago, Anybodyhome said:

Funchess as the Panthers WR1 is not in the same league as Sanu, and he's a WR2 in Atlanta. Sanu is a legit big-body WR who has more than proven his worth in this league. Funchess wouldn't be a WR1 on any other team in the league and I'd let him play a full season as the #1 in a contract year to see if he live up to the hype.

Shaq has shown flashes of being a very good LB and I think he gets a 5th year option as does Worley.

Sanu hasn't proven poo.  He is at most a marginal WR2 that can't even begin to carry an offense.  Funchess held his own as our main guy for half a season. Funchess has markedly more upside than Sanu. 

[TheRumGone]

Let Worley walk. Sign funch and 5th year option Shaq. We need to see what Shaq has with a bigger role in TDs place. Funch should not be too expensive to keep. Worley is just depth, we need an upgrade.

[Anybodyhome]

8 minutes ago, top dawg said:

Sanu hasn't proven poo.  He is at most a marginal WR2 that can't even begin to carry an offense.  Funchess held his own as our main guy for half a season. Funchess has markedly more upside than Sanu. 

WR2's don't carry offenses. And if he's "marginal," his numbers are better than any WR2 the Panthers have dressed in 3 years.

Nonetheless, Sanu had more receptions than Funchess, only 100 fewer yards, 3 fewer TDs this year. And he's a #2. And Sanu has out produced every WR2 on the Panther's roster over the past 3 seasons. And yes, I'd take Sanu tomorrow as a WR2 to replace anyone on the Carolina roster. 

Of course, Funchess has more upside- he hasn't been in the league for 6 seasons already.

[My Goodness My Guinness]

Funchess is finally progressing and is still what 23? Extend that man before his price goes through the roof next offseason. I think a 6-7 per year is reasonable. 

Need to keep Williams to as he is our best tackle by far.

Shaq honestly shouldn’t  demand much attention. I’m sure the 5th year option will be more expensive than what he is worth so an extension would make sense.