Regarding Fitterer

[Mr. Scot]

I know there are some on here who want to keep him and some who don't. For clarity though, I would ask this question:

How many of you have ever been put on a group project in school or at work where the person in charge of the project was a dumbass?

Not much fun when your results are affected by the work of someone who doesn't have a clue, is it?

I've been there. I suspect you have too.

That particular dynamic is a big reason why I'd like to see what Fitterer and Morgan can do unencumbered by the incompetence of Matt Rhule.

Here's hoping we get that chance.

Edited December 29, 2021 by Mr. Scot

[Panthera onca]

I think Fitt and Morgan with a new head coach would be a great thing for the Panthers.

[PandaMan]

I think Fitt could be a solid GM.  He’s already shown aptitude when it comes to trading during the draft, and I think we all know Rhule’s the one calling the shots on the actual players selected.  He’s trying to build something with a hammer tied to his nipple and both hands behind his back.  

[Lemory]

I have a lot more confidence in Fitt than I do Rhule just based on how he navigated the last draft.

A lot of the rookies they drafted have high potential and they might be really good, we just dont know because Rhule wont play them. 

How Fitt navigates this year with no 2nd and 3rd will be a testament to his ability as a GM imo. 

[Jackie Lee]

Only one way to find out, they at least have legit NFL experience

[Mr. Scot]

1 minute ago, Panthera onca said:

I think Fitt and Morgan with a new head coach would be a great thing for the Panthers.

We finally got out from under Marty Hurney as GM for good only to wind up stuck with a full power head coach that Marty was instrumental in choosing...

It's like he never left

[SuperBowlBound]

My worry is Rhule had final say so on personnel. If that's the case & Tepper not only keeps him, but lets the dolt continue to buy the groceries - we're in for major problems.

I am concerned about Fitterer evaluating offensive linemen prospects based on Seattle's decade long issue with that group. 

[Camp Fodder]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

We finally got out from under Marty Hurney as GM for good only to wind up stuck with a full power head coach that Marty was instrumental in choosing...

It's like he never left

I think the Rhule hire was all Tepper.  He knew he would be firing Hurney so his input was nil

[45catfan]

Trading for Henderson was on Rhule.  Rhule even said they were looking at him the year prior.  I don't blame Fitt for that trade.  I'm not sure who made the call on Darnold's 5th year option, but I doubt Fitt made that call all by himself though.  So I'm willing to give him the benefit of a doubt to see what he can do with a new HC.

[bigpoppa]

Think you got to give him some time. I don't see how anyone can properly evaluate the players he has brought in with how poorly Rhule has coached them. 

 

[Mr. Scot]

9 minutes ago, Camp Fodder said:

I think the Rhule hire was all Tepper.  He knew he would be firing Hurney so his input was nil

I know Tepper had the final decision on the hire, but I'm not certain he knew he was going to fire Marty at that point.

Most of what I've read seems to indicate that what got Hurney the boot was a conflict of styles with Rhule. For whatever you think of Rhule, we do at least owe him for that.

Throw in that Tepper isn't exactly the most discerning guy when it comes to football knowledge. Before he trusted Rhule, he trusted Marty. Even went so far as to call him a great talent evaluator.

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Trading for Henderson was on Rhule.  Rhule even said they were looking at him the year prior.  I don't blame Fitt for that trade.  I'm not sure who made the call on Darnold's 5th year option, but I doubt Fitt made that call all by himself though.  So I'm willing to give him the benefit of a doubt to see what he can do with a new HC.

Gotta believe the Robby Anderson extension was probably influenced by Rhule as well.

[unicar15]

Fitt’s personnel decisions have been spot on. Darnold was a low risk, high reward proposition. We essentially lost a 2nd round pick for a guy who a lot of people thought could be rehabbed. 
 

We are loaded at one of the most valuable positions in football (DB). 
 

Imo his draft was pretty good with Horn, Tremble, Nixon, Hubbard, Marshall etc. 

[Waldo]

Vastly overrated by Panthers fans. Another offseason close to the last one and it will be confirmed. 

How much was Rhule? No idea. But just going to his 'Yes Man' to co-conspirator ranges it is not at all reassuring or encouraging to me. Maybe it works out but I'm not expecting it to break that way. He looks like a Rhule quality GM.