The Athletic reports that Marty Hurney will stay on as GM, and is negotiating contracts for Bradberry and Boston

[bobowilson]

By Jourdan Rodrigue and Joseph Person

https://theathletic.com/1496835/?source=twittered&redirected=1

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Marty Hurney has had his name connected to a couple of places, most notably Washington, where Rivera will have substantial input in the next general manager hire following the draft.

Tepper publicly stated that Hurney would stay in his place as the general manager of the Panthers — though the team will hire an assistant general manager/vice president of football operations in the near future. All indications from within the organization are that the plan in place will not change, including the fact that Hurney has continued some contract discussions with free agents James Bradberry and Tre Boston.

“I couldn’t have more respect for Marty. I think the team would be smart to keep him in some capacity around here,” said Olsen. “I think his track record and his understanding of relationships and his understanding of drafting, and young players, I think is really strong. I think he’s a huge asset to the organization.”

Hurney will likely address the media at some point in the next week, per NFL rules.

 

 

[TheRumGone]

Goddamn this fuging franchise

[Jared Patterson]

Of course players love Hurney, who wouldn't want to get paid double what they should? Also I really hope we can keep Bradberry at less than 13 million a year.

[Jon Snow]

Well this sucks.  All I can do now is laugh.

[bigdog10]

[carpanfan96]

He's leading the coaching Hire along with Tepper. Once the head coach is found, the three of them will work together to hire the assistant gm/vp.  Hurney has massive control over both hiring processes.  It's not 100% his coaching decision but he's heavily involved and same thing will happen with asst gm

[janderson20vt]

fug that. The only role Hurney should have is as a dedicated 1st round expert.

[Jared Patterson]

1 minute ago, carpanfan96 said:

He's leading the coaching Hire along with Tepper. Once the head coach is found, the three of them will work together to hire the assistant gm/vp.  Hurney has massive control over both hiring processes.  It's not 100% his coaching decision but he's heavily involved and same thing will happen with asst gm

Well this is just terrible news

[Lemory]

We will forever be stuck in mediocrity 

[Ship]

Question: if Hurney wasn’t involved in the coach search, who else would be?? Tepper and who other football people? Of course Hurney is involved. But make no mistake this is Tepper’s final decision.

[carpanfan96]

2 minutes ago, Jared Patterson said:

Well this is just terrible news

I've told everyone from the start, this was the plan and would happen. Lol

[heel31ok]

5 minutes ago, Lemory said:

We will forever be stuck in mediocrity 

KC is available ...the HC calls his own plays

[LinvilleGorge]

I honestly can't imagine any more devastating news regarding the future of the Panthers from an organizational standpoint.

[RoaringRiot]

What if Hurney is only staying on to be “the guy who moves Cam”?