Would you re-sign the Panther LEGEND Thomas Davis.......

[LinvilleGorge]

I see a lot of people simply saying to get rid of TD so that we can get younger and because it would be a departure from past Panthers' protocol, but are those sound reasons?

The fact remains that Shaq has disappointed and he's set to hit us for nearly $10M against the cap next season. TD is hitting us for $4M this season. Shaq underwhelmed in his audition in TD's role during TD's suspension. You want to pay $10M for that? Not me. I'd much rather give TD another $4M next season, let Shaq walk, and put that $6M on cap change to better use.

Granted, this is assuming that's even an option. I know TD had talked earlier in the season about wanting to continue playing but I'm not sure if that will be the case considering how we finished the season and likely with a new coaching staff next season.

[Snake]

People have to see the writing on the wall. We are in rebuild in 2019.

[LinvilleGorge]

4 minutes ago, Snake said:

People have to see the writing on the wall. We are in rebuild in 2019.

What facilitates a rebuild better, a LB with a $4M cap hit or a LB with a $10M cap hit?

[Proudiddy]

Absolutely.  He's still got it.  And honestly, TD in his mid-30s is still better than Shaq lol.  And I'm sure he would do a team-friendly deal...

[GoobyPls]

He still better than Shaq, so yes

[DamnItJake!]

5 hours ago, WarPanthers89 said:

If he wants to come back on a team friendly deal? With so many holes to fill, would he be good enough for one more year? He has been playing great as of late.

Dude Wants to Retire.. If he wants to play one more year Carolina will sign him.. he's not got going to ask for goofy contract!! He loves Carolina!

[My Goodness My Guinness]

If it’s affordable, absolutely. Its pretty obvious he’s still better than Shaq even at what 35? Which is definitely disheartening. Hell, I’d rather have TD on the team next year than Shaq’s 10 million dollar option. 

[Eazy-E]

I much rather cut Shaq and save 9 million and Bring back TD for another year around 3 million.

Draft a linebacker with potential to become what we all hoped Shaq would be.

[LA_Panther]

No. TD is my dude, but no

This culture of coddling veterans that are past their primes is why we’re not a winning franchise. We need to get young and fast. If that means rebuilding, so be it 

This is a business, and the goal is to win a championship. This may ruffle some feathers, but we need some cutthroat personalities that are only obsessed with winning like Gettleman, Bellicheck Sean Payton, Parcells etc... 

[KendrickPanther]

Veteran minimum. I would be worried that if Ron is still coach he would be unwilling to sit him. Sometimes he's a liability now and the coach has to be willing to go with other guys.

[morgan55]

I’d keep him over shaq

[MHS831]

Let's see....former NFL man of the year, still productive (just not as productive)----why would you not?  His career personifies on the field what Keep Pounding means.  He and Luke think in the same brain....Yes--you hold him for another year if he is willing to play for a team-friendly deal.

[Untouchable]

Pains me to say it but no.  Spend the money elsewhere and collect draft capital if he signs with another team.

[Jangler]

11 hours ago, Jon Snow said:

No.  It's time to let go.  Time for the old guard to step down and move on.  I know it hurts but it's a new day and a new era in Pantherland.

Thanks for the memories TD.  You were the man for a long time.  Bless up good sir.

lol people thinking TD will chase a ring elsewhere...If the Panthers don't give him one more, he will probably retire. 

Old people don't like change. :0

Godspeed to The Greatest Panther.