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Panthers release Eli Apple

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2 minutes ago, Tommy Jone said:

Joe Person said that he was released after telling coaches he couldn't go (and leaving practice early).

Yep.  Matt Rhule ain't here for that nonsense.  Sounds like the medical people cleared him but Apple didn't want to participate.  

Rhule has been consistent that he wants guys to practice the way he wants the team to play in games.  

Injuries are one thing, but you can't build a "tough-ass football team" with guys that aren't willing to put forth the effort.

Good riddance.  Just like Seth Roberts not knowing where to line up.  Rhule knows this team lacks the talent to compete for a Super Bowl, but he is instilling the mindset they need as they continue to build the team.

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37 minutes ago, 4Corners said:

This dude was a top 10 pick and was just released from one of the thinnest, least talented secondaries in the NFL. He will probably bounce around the NFL for a couple more seasons but if I were him I would be saving that $$$$$$. 

For what it's worth, PFF has Douglas, Donte AND Elder all ranked in the top 30 CBs in the league... I don't agree with PFF, but I don't think our corner group is nearly as bad as people here think. 

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What we really should have done is waited until next Wednesday to cut Roberts and Apple in hopes that someone picked them up on waivers so we weren’t on the hook for the remainder of their salaries due to veteran termination pay.

Though I have a feeling Rhule just wanted both of them gone immediately and I do appreciate the messages sent with the 3 cuts over the last two days.

Go out to a restaurant and party without a mask? GTFO

Don’t know where to line up? GTFO

Be medically cleared but refuse to practice? GTFO

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4 minutes ago, t96 said:

For what it's worth, PFF has Douglas, Donte AND Elder all ranked in the top 30 CBs in the league... I don't agree with PFF, but I don't think our corner group is nearly as bad as people here think. 

You prob right. It’s better than I thought they would be that’s for sure. Youngsters like Pride also getting a lot of PT. 

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18 minutes ago, Seltzer said:

Yep.  Matt Rhule ain't here for that nonsense.  Sounds like the medical people cleared him but Apple didn't want to participate.  

Rhule has been consistent that he wants guys to practice the way he wants the team to play in games.  

Injuries are one thing, but you can't build a "tough-ass football team" with guys that aren't willing to put forth the effort.

Good riddance.  Just like Seth Roberts not knowing where to line up.  Rhule knows this team lacks the talent to compete for a Super Bowl, but he is instilling the mindset they need as they continue to build the team.

Having had a few knee injuries, I can tell you that I've been cleared by physical therapists and doctors and still not felt 100% or trusted the injury yet. Not saying this happened here, but I'm not so quick to dismiss that response.

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