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[Mr. Scot]

Being reported by Kevin Patra of NFL.com did Jadeveon Clowney recently met with the Dolphins.

I know some folks had hoped we might take a look in that direction, but I'd say that idea is pretty much dead now.

[Bartin]

Supposedly would only cost like a 2nd but no way we could afford his tag number anyway. We would have to clear over $10M in cap room to do so.

Also wtf are the Dolphins doing? They are supposedly trying to tank and offload a bunch of players but also acquire Clowney who they can’t even sign to a long term deal.

[Mr. Scot]

One Panther related - though off the field - note: The latest commercial for Felix Sabates' Mercedes dealership has Ron Rivera coaching Christian McCaffrey to sell cars.

As far as the performances, I'd make the general comment that acting lessons can sometimes be a sound investment for someone who's looking at on screen opportunities in their future.

(there's probably a link to the commercial somewhere online but I can't find it)

[Mr. Scot]

19 minutes ago, Bartin said:

Supposedly would only cost like a 2nd but no way we could afford his tag number anyway. We would have to clear over $10M in cap room to do so.

Also wtf are the Dolphins doing? They are supposedly trying to tank and offload a bunch of players but also acquire Clowney who they can’t even sign to a long term deal.

Clowney is said to prefer the Seahawks or the Eagles as his destination.

Either of those choices puts him in our conference.

[LinvilleGorge]

We simply can't afford to trade for Clowney. Too much $$$, too much trade compensation, too much injury history. We drafted Burns in the 1st in part to not have to make a desperation move like that.

[Mr. Scot]

Also of note, it turns out Ryan Kalil isn't the only former Panther to unretire and sign somewhere else.

Our old buddy Matt Moore is now officially active in the league again. The Chiefs signed him to backup Patrick Mahomes.

Moore is 35.

[Mr. Scot]

In other news, shots fired.

[ncfan]

Texans fugging up.

 

Apparently the Phins said Tunsil isnt on the table.  

Texans Desperately need OL.  And pretty much hinted the only reason why Clowney is on the table because of this.

Theyre going to lose a probowl edge rusher for a 3rd round pick and no improvement to the OL

[Toomers]

8 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

We simply can't afford to trade for Clowney. Too much $$$, too much trade compensation, too much injury history. We drafted Burns in the 1st in part to not have to make a desperation move like that.

I can see going after Trent Williams, but I can’t see giving up anything to pay a player 20M/yr who’s never had 10 sacks in a season. 

[Mr. Scot]

8 minutes ago, Toomers said:

I can see going after Trent Williams, but I can’t see giving up anything to pay a player 20M/yr who’s never had 10 sacks in a season. 

Word was the Redskins turned down a first round pick from the Patriots. Though there's been some question about that, I don't have any trouble believing that the Redskins may want a first rounder and more for Williams.

The last time we traded a first round pick to the Redskins, it didn't go so well.

[ncfan]

24 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Clowney is said to prefer the Seahawks or the Eagles as his destination.

Either of those choices puts him in our conference.

Eagles are DEEP at OT.  Including  Dillard who they drafted.  He is ahead of the curb (quite a few including me expected him needing a redshirt year)  but he is looking to be capable to start this year

They have the top RT in football, and a stud vet starting at LT. Currently Texans need a OT (Matt Kalil is currently best OT on their roster)

 

Eagles can part with a OT and add Clowney to a DL that already includes Fletcher Cox and Derek Barnett

[Toomers]

4 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Word was the Redskins turned down a first round pick from the Patriots. Though there's been some question about that, I don't have any trouble believing that the Redskins may want a first rounder and more for Williams.

The last time we traded a first round pick to the Redskins, it didn't go so well.

Our 1st is a non-starter. Not with Cam in question. But I would offer Little and a 2nd and see where that gets me. He wants a new contract so even that is a bit much. I don’t believe the Patriots story. 

[Mr. Scot]

7 minutes ago, Toomers said:

Our 1st is a non-starter. Not with Cam in question. But I would offer Little and a 2nd and see where that gets me. He wants a new contract so even that is a bit much. I don’t believe the Patriots story. 

Kinda doubt the Redskins would go for that. if I remember correctly, they had the chance to draft Little in the second round and passed on him.

Being a high pick - reportedly the Panthers choice at 16 if Brian Burns hadn't fallen - is really all he's got going for him. He hasn't looked great in preseason and it only took a few games for him to get hurt.

Unless he comes out and proves people wrong, I just don't think any other team values Greg Little as much as we do right now. Giving up Williams for Little, even with an additional pick thrown in, would probably set the Redskins up as a laughing stock.

 

[Toomers]

Just now, Mr. Scot said:

Kinda doubt the Redskins would go for that.

Being a high pick - reportedly the Panthers choice at 16 if Brian Burns hadn't fallen - is really all he's got going for him. He hasn't looked great in preseason and it only took a few games for him to get hurt.

Unless he comes out and proves people wrong, I just don't think any other team values Greg Little as much as we do right now.

It gives them a replacement they can get a good look at this year. Plus a 2nd. It’s basically two 2nds. And we won’t need Little anymore. It would be tough for anyone else to offer a rookie replacement(possibly). It’s Erick Flowers right now.