Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Sounds like Olsen wants no part of a total rebuild

mc52beast

By mc52beast,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

Harbingers Grand Master

Harbingers

Posted
Posted
8 hours ago, jasonluckydog said:

Fyi if the Patriots win the SB this year Brady will retire if not he'll sign a 1 year deal and try again but Brady and the Pat's are coming to a close 

I mean he’s already said he wants to play until 45, then I’m sure if his play doesn’t drop off he’ll say 47 and so on and so forth. You have to imagine the patriots will be drafting an heir apparent soon though unless they have someone in mind in free agency. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
45catfan Grand Master

45catfan

Posted
Posted

Greg needs to stick around one more year and play out his contract.  Why you ask?  Because we have not drafted his replacement.  I'm going to get crushed for this, but whatever...Ian is a #2, not because Greg is the starter, but because that's where his abilities are.  I've been harping for a TE in the top three rounds for 3 or 4 drafts now.  Why?  Originally to compliment Olsen the way Jeremy Shockey did in Cam's rookie year when we had so much success.  Then the injuries started to pile up with Greg.  The thought then obviously went to 'being' Greg while he's on IR and now it's his replacement as he's on the cusp of retirement.  

We have so many holes on this roster it's ridiculous, but one thing is for sure, we need another starting caliber TE.  I think Greg should respect the organization and play out his last year of his contract.  It's not a total rebuild, but more spots that can be filled in this off season alone.  This will be a 2 year process minimum and not having to replace our starting TE next year saves one spot.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MHS831 Grand Master

MHS831

Posted
Posted
10 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Greg needs to stick around one more year and play out his contract.  Why you ask?  Because we have not drafted his replacement.  I'm going to get crushed for this, but whatever...Ian is a #2, not because Greg is the starter, but because that's where his abilities are.  I've been harping for a TE in the top three rounds for 3 or 4 drafts now.  Why?  Originally to compliment Olsen the way Jeremy Shockey did in Cam's rookie year when we had so much success.  Then the injuries started to pile up with Greg.  The thought then obviously went to 'being' Greg while he's on IR and now it's his replacement as he's on the cusp of retirement.  

We have so many holes on this roster it's ridiculous, but one thing is for sure, we need another starting caliber TE.  I think Greg should respect the organization and play out his last year of his contract.  It's not a total rebuild, but more spots that can be filled in this off season alone.  This will be a 2 year process minimum and not having to replace our starting TE next year saves one spot.

And the league is trending towards more athletic, multiple TEs.  Thomas is a #2 at best.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
45catfan Grand Master

45catfan

Posted
Posted
2 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

And the league is trending towards more athletic, multiple TEs.  Thomas is a #2 at best.

I've have stated this previously and got ripped for it.  However, it's about time where the rubber meets the road.  If Olsen retires, is a cap casualty or is somehow traded this off season, this is Ian's show whether he's ready or not.  In my opinion he's not.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mr. Scot Grand Master

Mr. Scot

Posted
Posted
30 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Greg needs to stick around one more year and play out his contract.  Why you ask?  Because we have not drafted his replacement.  

I get the logic. I just don't think Olsen gives a sh-t.

Likewise, no way I believe the team thinks he's worth keeping around at his current salary and I don't think he'd agree to a pay cut.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
thefuzz Mentor

thefuzz

Posted
Posted
2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

I get the logic. I just don't think Olsen gives a sh-t.

Likewise, no way I believe the team thinks he's worth keeping around at his current salary and I don't think he'd agree to a pay cut.

Not only that, but we are going to need new leaders in that locker room, the old guard must be shown the door unfortunately.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Joe Bear
      2026 World Cup Thread

      By Joe Bear · Posted

      Hello, soccer fans [crickets, tumbleweed flies by]. The World Cup kicks off in less than 2 weeks and, well, 🇺🇸USA USA USA🇺🇸 and all. We beat Senegal 3-2 yesterday in a tune-up friendly at BoA, with Christian Pulisic finally entering the scoring column.  How will we do in the World Cup once our tournament kicks off on the 12th? Well, there are 48 teams (assuming Iran is there) and it feels like one of two thing happens: we get grouped for the first time since '98, or we make it to the Round of 16 for the third time in the last four World Cups. I tried out the lottery for an Atlanta game and struck out, so yesterday was as World Cup as I'll get for in-person ($285/ticket for like Norway vs $39/ticket for USMNT right beforehand was a layup).  The U.S. has a travel-heavy schedule in group play, playing in LA, Seattle and LA. Real road warrior mentality being built. Glad the east coast gets worse kickoff times for a NA World Cup than a Qatar World Cup.
    • TD alt
      LWOS on the FO's error--my word--on X...traits, timelines, Brazzell, & indications of improvement.

      By TD alt · Posted

      Well, that's the thing. Drafting players only for their physical measurables as you are suggesting only really happened during 2024, and X unfortunately has become the poster child for that. To be clear, it's not necessarily about drafting RAS over skill, but RAS over NFL-readiness and/or a solid body of work. Lots of players show skill in college, but those skills don't necessarily translate to the NFL for a multitude of reasons. But, getting back to the main point, to be clear, I believe that our FO is still enamored with physical gifts (who wouldn't be?), but now they're letting Dr. Eric Eager's proprietary system--his "secret sauce" prioritize the players that the Panthers draft, and it seems like it weighs not only a solid body of work, relative to a college career of course, but consistent gradual improvement as evidenced by production pretty highly. 
    • rebelrouser
      LWOS on the FO's error--my word--on X...traits, timelines, Brazzell, & indications of improvement.

      By rebelrouser · Posted

      Its a good article about how pathetically bad our past drafts ('23 and '24) have been. Building the team in '23 since we weren't ready yet and taking your qb in '24 made so much more sense in hindsight. Ladd McConkey over XL is pretty much a given but not sure it does as much to change Bryce's trajectory as the author suggests.  As bad as '23 and '24 drafts were, the '25 and '26 really give me hope.  
×
×
  • Create New...