how soon can we cut shaq? cuz hes ass ass

[Sean Payton's Vicodin]

one of the underhated players on this board is shaq. most people (rightfully) poo on boston, whitehead, teddy etc, but shaq is terrible. he was never that good, its just that luke really covered the weaknesses of the lb core. hurney signed him to a long term deal because of his boner for linebackers, so how soon can we move on from him realistically?

[Mr. Scot]

I'd say approximately not anytime soon.

[Mage]

I actually think Shaq Thompson has played very well lately, and this is coming from someone who's given him a lot of criticism in the past.  In fact his game against the Lions (granted, not stiff competition) was probably the best game I can remember him having in a long time.

But I agree, he's not worth the contract.  We'll probably cut him after 2021.  Well, maybe.

[Mol3m4n]

He was definitely a wasted first round pick. I'll admit I wasn't a fan then and I'm still not. 

[WarPanthers89]

He’s solid every game and some games above average. I can’t really think of any games where you can say he played terrible. He just does not justify top LB pay which is what we are paying him 

[t96]

24 minutes ago, WarPanthers89 said:

He’s solid every game and some games above average. I can’t really think of any games where you can say he played terrible. He just does not justify top LB pay which is what we are paying him 

This. He does have some bad moments but is for the most part pretty solid. Overpaid for sure (should've used that money on Moton) but he's really not a bad player to have on the team. And he's been making some more impact plays lately which has been nice to see.

[ColumbusCounty]

Shaq isn't going anywhere. 

We cant cut everybody and be somewhat competitive at the same time. 

I would say he's overpaid though

[Mr. Scot]

I think there's general agreement that he's overpaid, but that doesn't necessarily make him terrible.

 

[pantherclaw]

2 hours ago, Sean Payton's Vicodin said:

one of the underhated players on this board is shaq. most people (rightfully) poo on boston, whitehead, teddy etc, but shaq is terrible. he was never that good, its just that luke really covered the weaknesses of the lb core. hurney signed him to a long term deal because of his boner for linebackers, so how soon can we move on from him realistically?

He won't be cut. He is the unquestioned leader of the defense. Every defensive player stats how important Shaq is to the defense and the team.  

 

[*FreeFua*]

Probably around the same time they trade Brian Burns

[jfra78]

Shaq is the 14th highest paid Linebacker and is ranked 12th among linebackers in total tackles.  Seems he is paid perfectly, by the last year of his contract he will be a steal

[shaqattaq]

FWIW, here's the breakdown. Looks like 2021 would be the first year it's cheaper to cut him than keep him. I still think he's a solid, overpaid player, but my opinion of him since we drafted him (and I picked my screen name) has diminished.

[micnificent28]

The whole thing with shaq isn't that he's a bad player. He's highly average. Wont win ya games won't lose you games....except where he was suppose to be a difference maker and thats the pass game. I think the idea then was were getting some uber athletic stud who would do somewhat what Chinn is doing now.

Shaq has been nothing close to Chinn, but he has become a legit linebacker... thats about shaq in a nutshell. Hated the pick then.. I mean do I hate him now?? Hard to hate a guy who you really can't blame for much except being over paid.  He's been around so long he's just a panther.. can't hate that after all these years.

[Move the Panthers to Raleigh]

Outside of Luke and Cam, I haven’t liked our extensions in recent years. Even CMCs contract may bite us if he can’t get healthy again. We always seem to overpay the wrong guys. (Short too) 
 

We make up for it by not really drafting well either.