Panthers offseason

[TheSpecialJuan]

ESPN columnist Mike Sando spoke with NFL coaches, executives and league insiders to gauge how each team has fared in the first wave of free agency (ESPN Insider required), and if Sando’s sources are correct the Carolina Panthers still have some work to do this offseason.

 

[TheSpecialJuan]

Carolina Panthers

During the past couple seasons, the Panthers have gone from kings of the NFC to arguably the third-best team in their division. This free agency period did not seem to reverse the tide.

A bizarre foot injury requiring a skin graft doomed Carolina’s agreement with former [Washington] cornerback Bashaud Breeland — this after the Panthers agreed to trade one of their own corners, Daryl Worley, to Philadelphia for receiver Torrey Smith.

”Not getting Breeland might have been a blessing in disguise for them, because even though he is a good player, his play has declined every year for the last three years,” an insider said.

There was much less surprise when All-Pro guard Andrew Norwell departed for $13.3 million per year with Jacksonville, or when starting defensive tackle Star Lotuleleiaccepted $10 million per year from Buffalo. Carolina replaced Lotulelei with Dontari Poewhile ... trading for Smith and signing Jarius Wright at receiver.

”Their plan is to get younger on the back end, so we could see them focus there in the draft,” an insider said. “They still need another running back. I feel like they still need a receiver. They put all that money into Matt Kalil at left tackle last year, and that was a mistake. So there are question marks on offense, too.”

[MountaineerChemist10]

Eh, I could care less since Sando's as dumb as  Idiot predicted the 2017 Eagles and Saints would come in dead last and look how they turned out. I wouldn't worry 'till season starts.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20592515/nfl-predicting-all-256-games-final-records-2017-season#NFC S

 

[CPF4LIFE]

Lol calling out that dumbass decision to sign Matt Kalil. No surprise. 

[countryboi]

it amazes me that these dudes manage to find the bad side of an 11-5 season. 

[KSpan]

Does anyone else feel like we actually may have won with the way the Breeland deal played out? He's a good player but I think Cockrell is a great fit and it likely freed up the cash to sign Poe, which should help the pass rush alongside KK and the ends. 

[mc52beast]

You don’t have to be a freaking rocket scientist or even know much about football to see Getty screwed up with the Kalil signing... 

[Camp Fodder]

6 minutes ago, KSpan said:

Does anyone else feel like we actually may have won with the way the Breeland deal played out? He's a good player but I think Cockrell is a great fit and it likely freed up the cash to sign Poe, which should help the pass rush alongside KK and the ends. 

Yes. I think the only mistake in FA was not getting a number 1 WR and keeping Russell shepherd.  A rookie is not going to provide that this year

[TheSpecialJuan]

1 hour ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

”Not getting Breeland might have been a blessing in disguise for them, because even though he is a good player, his play has declined every year for the last three years,” an insider said.

interesting 

[Adb6368]

2 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Carolina Panthers

During the past couple seasons, the Panthers have gone from kings of the NFC to arguably the third-best team in their division. This free agency period did not seem to reverse the tide.

Arguably the third best team my a$$. Same record as division champs last year and 2 years removed from a SB appearance. No actual facts support that opinion.

[heel31ok]

1 hour ago, countryboi said:

it amazes me that these dudes manage to find the bad side of an 11-5 season. 

and one dropped pass away from taking NO out of the playoffs...

[TheSpecialJuan]

1 minute ago, Adb6368 said:

Arguably the third best team my a$$. Same record as division champs last year and 2 years removed from a SB appearance. No actual facts support that opinion.

Right.

Public perception of teams is an interesting thing in the offseason.  Rams for example, are darlings and can do no wrong and Eagles just won the Super Bowl so every move they make is considered genius.

[PleaseCutStewart]

1 hour ago, Adb6368 said:

Arguably the third best team my a$$. Same record as division champs last year and 2 years removed from a SB appearance. No actual facts support that opinion.

I am surprised this idiot didn't say we were the worst team in the division

[brandon_87]

1 hour ago, Adb6368 said:

Arguably the third best team my a$$. Same record as division champs last year and 2 years removed from a SB appearance. No actual facts support that opinion.

Saints and falcons handed us our asses for most of our 5 losses and again in the playoffs which is embarrassing as fug to lose to 1 team 3 times in a single season.... I'd say 3rd best too. Way to be a homer tho.