Greg Olsen Retiring for Broadcasting Job?

[Mr. Scot]

1 minute ago, carpanfan96 said:

From Bill Voth

Greg Olsen intends to play with Panthers in 2018. 

I believe he will too.

"Intends" is a nice, flexible word though.

[Proudiddy]

Greg has an inherent gift for broadcasting, but if I was him, I don' think I'd pursue MNF over any other Sunday broadcasting gig.  I'd worry much more about the job security with ESPN considering all the layoffs they've had and the amount of times they've changed the MNF broadcasting since they've had it.

[heel31ok]

Jordan Thomas come on down...

[coralreefer_1]

18 hours ago, ecu88 said:

TE in this draft just became more likely as Olsen may retire after this season 

should have drafted a TE in 2016 or 17...cause we all knew Dickson wasn't the answer, Greg was old, and it would have been nice to get a young guy in to learn from him while he was here (Since it seems he wont be on our coaching staff)

 

Cool for him though! Cant hate on a guy that kept his head in the game ( of life) on his shoulders while playing football

[punkpanther]

He’s hedging his bets. If ESPN offers him the job..he’s gone . If not then oh well it was good experience for down the road. You don’t interview for a job like that and have no intention of taking it if offered.

[Yaboychris28]

Lol well guys. Now we’ll have extra cap space for Mathieu hahah

[carpanfan96]

here

A source close to Olsen expects the three-time Pro Bowler to be playing for the Panthers “this season and beyond.”

 

Olsen informed Panthers officials in recent months he planned to audition for ESPN and FOX during the offseason for experience for “down the road,” according to a team source.

 

Gruden made $6.5 million per year as ESPN’s highest-paid, on-air personality, according to reports.

 

[Carolina Cajun]

Random question with the olsen stuff cleared up, how does retirement affect Cap space.  For instance, did the day he retire, did his entire cap hit return back to the panthers or once the line is signed, are we fudged for the cap hit that's in the contract?

[Woodie]

My guess is that he's just using this as an opportunity to get some experience with interviewing for a broadcasting gig.  MNF doesn't have the same cache it used to, and he could probably get a more lucrative opportunity if he waits a year or so.  In fact, I'd bet the NFLN would be all over him if he just gave them the word.  I think he'll actually have his choice of in studio host, calling games, or really whatever he wants when he's ready to make the move....probably for any of the networks that cover the NFL.

   

[TheSpecialJuan]

Greg Olsen - TE - Panthers

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Greg Olsen is "committed" to playing football for the Panthers in 2018.

 

 

 

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

[pstall]

i don't need this angst while trying to concentrat on my brackets...

[countryboi]

7 minutes ago, pstall said:

i don't need this angst while trying to concentrat on my brackets...

Buffalo pissed all over your brackets 

[pstall]

16 minutes ago, countryboi said:

Buffalo pissed all over your brackets 

in survivor yep. not in mind. I had Zona losing next game.