Training camp opens next week and Burns is still unsigned

[mc52beast]

Haven’t seen too much discussion on this topic, maybe a lot of you are like me and didn’t realize he was still unsigned. Am wondering if anyone knows why and do you guys think he misses any TC if a deal isn’t done before next week.

[Tepper's Chest Hair]

There are a few EDGE/LBs unsigned.  Not sure if its related.  As in, one signs to get specific contract language, then the rest follow suit.  Nick Bosa (DE), Quinnen Williams (DT), Devin White (LB), Burns are all left.

 

Should be noted I don't believe the Panthers have ever had a hold out.  I believe it will get done.  Newton signed his the day before training camp.

[Khyber53]

It may have something to do with him being designated either a DE or LB. Career-wise that can mean a difference of a couple of million dollars in a franchise-tag situation. Sadly, with our move to a hybrid defense, who can say which he will play more as, an OLB or DE, but until Edge Rusher is an actual title for salary purposes, there's not much that can be done about it.

I think he's motivated to play and I've got faith that Hurney will get this ironed out before it gets out of hand. I don't know, though, if an unsigned player can come to training camp considering the liabilities and whatnot.

[GRWatcher]

37 minutes ago, Tepper's Chest Hair said:

Should be noted I don't believe the Panthers have ever had a hold out.  I believe it will get done.  Newton signed his the day before training camp.

Tim Biakabutuka was our first. Jon Beason also held out but not for long.

[Tepper's Chest Hair]

5 minutes ago, GRWatcher said:

Tim Biakabutuka was our first. Jon Beason also held out but not for long.

Good call.  In my mind I was referring to the new system.  I just assumed everyone would be able to read my mind and know what I mean! (this is a joke.  I am bad at jokes).

 

 

[07579394]

Their agencies' problum?I say "their",not only Burns.

[45catfan]

I plan on going to camp because, in all likelihood, this will be the last camp at Wofford.  Charlotte is an hour drive further drive for me, so I doubt I'll go to many camps beyond this year if they are held in the greater Charlotte area.

[Captain Morgan]

Eight NFL Draft Picks Remain Unsigned

July 17th, 2019 at 9:41am CST by Zach Links

With training camp on the horizon, there are still eight unsigned NFL draft picks left, as shown in PFR’s tracker: So far, 244 of this year’s 254 selections have inked their deals.

Here’s the complete breakdown, sorted by round:

First Round (5)

• 49ers, 1-2: Nick Bosa, DE (Ohio State)
• Jets, 1-3: Quinnen Williams, DT (Alabama)
• Buccaneers, 1-5: Devin White, LB (LSU)
• Giants, 1-6: Daniel Jones, QB (Duke)
• Panthers, 1-16: Brian Burns, DE (Florida State)

Second Round (1)

• 49ers, 2-36: Deebo Samuel, WR (South Carolina)

Third Round (1)

• Giants, 3-95: Oshane Ximines, LB (Old Dominion)

Seventh Round (1)

• Vikings, 7-250: Austin Cutting, LS (Air Force)

As expected, the first round (five) leads the way in stragglers. It’s also worth noting that four of the five remaining unsigned first-round picks are repped by CAA: Bosa, White, Jones, and Burns. Last July, CAA had five of the seven unsigned players in the top 10, so it’s clear that the power agency is driving a hard bargain over key issues such as offset language.

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2019/07/nfl-draft-picks-unsigned-2019

 

 

[TheSpecialJuan]

Hold out alert!! 

[Harbingers]

1 hour ago, Captain Morgan said:

It’s also worth noting that four of the five remaining unsigned first-round picks are repped by CAA: Bosa, White, Jones, and Burns. Last July, CAA had five of the seven unsigned players in the top 10, so it’s clear that the power agency is driving a hard bargain over key issues such as offset language.

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2019/07/nfl-draft-picks-unsigned-2019

 

 

Stupid formatting. Anywho, they are going to lose that bargain if they push it into training camps. One team I get but when your fighting against 5, it’s a loss.

[LinvilleGorge]

With the rookie salary scale now, position really doesn't matter. You're paid based on your draft slot, not your position. About the only major thing up to negotiation is offset language which IMO is bullshit and something the players should be pushing to ban in the next CBA.

[Moo Daeng]

3 hours ago, Khyber53 said:

It may have something to do with him being designated either a DE or LB. Career-wise that can mean a difference of a couple of million dollars in a franchise-tag situation. Sadly, with our move to a hybrid defense, who can say which he will play more as, an OLB or DE, but until Edge Rusher is an actual title for salary purposes, there's not much that can be done about it.

I think he's motivated to play and I've got faith that Hurney will get this ironed out before it gets out of hand. I don't know, though, if an unsigned player can come to training camp considering the liabilities and whatnot.

Rookie salaries are based on formula that uses the rookie compensation pool and draft position. I can't find anything that mentions position as a factor.  This is almost always about guaranteed money distribution.

[45catfan]

Devin White signed today, so I imagine Burns will be in the fold before Thursday.

[pantherclaw]

I'm not concerned at all.