TD not returning per WFNZ

[NanuqoftheNorth]

31 minutes ago, Riv said:

Davis had a much better PFF grade than Reid.

I wouldn't doubt it, but age is a factor as well when it comes to TD.

There is still potential for improvement with Reid, being younger and missing last year's training camp.

TD has already peaked and is on the decline.  

Should TD be retained or is it time to move on?

Is there anyway of knowing for sure?

[Leeroy Jenkins Ph.D.]

The reason we MUST cut these aging veterans is Ron.  He does not have the ability to start young talent over veterans.  If you need further proof, Efe Obada was a healthy scratch at the end of the year.

[Toolbox]

1 minute ago, Leeroy Jenkins Ph.D. said:

The reason we MUST cut these aging veterans is Ron.  He does not have the ability to start young talent over veterans.  If you need further proof, Efe Obada was a healthy scratch at the end of the year.

the whole efe obada thing was really really strange.. he has one good game and he just disappears.. mostly because ron didn't give him any real PT.

[osiruz]

Much respect, TD gave my falcons fits over the years.

[Mr. Scot]

30 minutes ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

There are definitely a lot of question marks heading into next season and keeping TD around for another year might be the right call.  

Historically, the Panthers find breaking up hard to do.  That is why, if this report is accurate, it is rather surprising and may signal a significant change in team philosophy.  

I'd call that a reasonable analysis and conclusion.

When your primary decision making team consists of a head coach who's stated that he wants everybody to leave on their own terms and a GM who's been known to reward older players for past performance, it'd be reasonable to expect that Davis would be given the chance to run his victory lap. Especially so given the sentimental connection between Davis and the Panthers.

But apparently, that's not going to happen. And this despite the fact that Davis has explicitly stated he doesn't want his career to end like this (in a losing season shortened by a PED suspension).

That would make me think that yes: At least as far as players go, the times they are a-changin.

[Mr. Scot]

23 minutes ago, Leeroy Jenkins Ph.D. said:

The reason we MUST cut these aging veterans is Ron.  He does not have the ability to start young talent over veterans. 

Which goes back to his "finish on their own terms" thing...

If you want to keep Ron from starting older veterans over younger, more talented players, you pretty much have to take the option away from him.

[cookinwithgas]

22 minutes ago, osiruz said:

Much respect, TD gave my falcons fits over the years.

Newer fans may not be aware that Davis was drafted primarily because of his speed, which gave him the ability to spy Mike Vick, who was giving us fits.

[bigdog10]

Just now, cookinwithgas said:

Newer fans may not be aware that Davis was drafted primarily because of his speed, which gave him the ability to spy Mike Vick, who was giving us fits.

Yep. Will never forget TD in that game against the falcons in 2005. He was an absolute mad man on the field. It was also one of the few times we actually beat Vick. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

2 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

All the respect in the world for Davis, but I think that's the right call.

absolutely 

[cookinwithgas]

5 minutes ago, bigdog10 said:

Yep. Will never forget TD in that game against the falcons in 2005. He was an absolute mad man on the field. It was also one of the few times we actually beat Vick. 

Once of my personal fave games. Vick ended up sitting by himself sulking at the end of the bench.

[Icege]

WFNZ just stated that the tweet wasn't vetted

[NcPsa10]

They already have deleted it ..Guess they let it out to soon or ?

[NanuqoftheNorth]

1 hour ago, SmokinwithWilly said:

Plus, all this is based off Hurney having a long term plan and I have little confidence in him.

I am thinking Hurney is no longer driving the bus (he may have been a passenger all along).

[Mr. Scot]

1 hour ago, WarPanthers89 said:

I agree but with only 2 DE signed currently Addison and Haynes we could use Pep as a pass rush specialists. I know we need new youth but at this point we have to fill at least 3 DE spots, DT, both safety positions, center (or depth at center) gaurd  and tackle. If Pep is willing to come back we would be crazy to not sign him. 

It's not the Steeler way though. And I think it's very possible that's going to become a common theme.