What Greg Olsen’s departure means for Cam

[hepcat]

Now that we know Greg Olsen and the Panthers are parting ways, what does that mean for Cam’s future with the team?

On Instagram, Olsen posted a long goodbye letter and mentioned he and Marty Hurney had a long conversation and it was clear it was best to part ways.

What was said in that conversation?

Cam would not be a part of the plans next season?

The Panthers are planning to suck for a few seasons?

Whatever it is, the plans clearly aren’t a fit for Greg. And that might mean Cam isn’t in the plans either.

[OneBadCat]

I don’t think it means much of anything. He’s been on his last leg for a while and hasn’t been elite in a while. 

[LinvilleGorge]

I honestly doubt there's any connection at all. Cam wants to be a Panther. It was clear that Olsen was heavily leaning toward hanging up the cleats after Kobe's death. He may not be 100% there in terms of that decision and may want to see what his football options are, but unless a legit top SB contender comes calling I suspect he'll retire here in a few months and he'll be working football from behind a broadcasting desk this coming fall.

[Mr. Scot]

You could say it affects the team in the sense that it makes them a little worse, though realistically speaking Olsen wasn't what he used to be.

Does that have any bearing on Newton's desire to return? Don't know.

[panthers55]

It may have been tongue and cheek but Rhule was asked what he planned to do with Cam. He said win a Superbowl with him 

[JawnyBlaze]

Absolutely nothing to do with Cam. 

[countryboi]

We can make all these moves and still keep Cam. Yes he is in his 30s but he is not quarterback old. Olsen and Cam are not mutually exclusive.

[micnificent28]

Nothing at all... that's like steve smith leaving did effect cam? Peppers? Any of them? Nope. This is a business... and a limited one at that. There are only what 30 other opportunities to start in this league and even less than half of them are hiring...

[The Huddler]

If we move off of Cam then so be it

 

Embrace the new times with new faces. If we let the process play out it will be worth it. 

 

Well, we don't have a choice because we have no control over the situation yet are so emotionally involved. 

[Real1zOnly]

lol people are in denial.

If you can't see by now we are rebuilding I don't know what else to tell you. Tepper said back in December we will be rebuilding for the long term. Luke retires, Greg parted ways, what does that tell you?

The players know we are headed for a rebuild. I expect Cam to probably have a sit down pretty soon and find out the direction of the franchise. Our roster is not going to be able to compete for the next few years. No need to waste Cam's last few years on a rebuilding team.

Time to start speculating on his next destination.

[Real1zOnly]

6 minutes ago, countryboi said:

We can make all these moves and still keep Cam. Yes he is in his 30s but he is not quarterback old. Olsen and Cam are not mutually exclusive.

You tell me why does it make sense to keep a 31 year old QB with serious health concerns moving forward on a rebuilding team?

Cam is at a point in his career he needs to be on a contender. Let the man go he gave his all to the franchise. We broke him physically. At least let him have the option to choose his next team.

 

#EmbraceTheRebuild

[jfra78]

This has no bearing on whether Cam plays for the Panthers or not next season.  If Cam is healthy it is in the best interest of the team to see if he can still play at an elite level.  It is in Cams best interest to show that he can still play at an elite level in a contract year.

[Cpt slay a ho]

People beating the drum about being player specific fans but are expecting Cam to dip because luke and olsen are gone is pretty hypocritical. 

if you’re a panther fan you’re a fan of the franchise, if you want to be a panther that’s wanting to be apart of the franchise, not hitch your career on to others 
 

 

[Pantherzack179812]

25 minutes ago, panthers55 said:

It may have been tongue and cheek but Rhule was asked what he planned to do with Cam. He said win a Superbowl with him 

No he didn't, that was a photoshop someone made with no source. Don't you think it would be all over the internet, espn, and fanbase if Rhule said that?