The Panthers have a lot of leaks coming from our staff

[WarPanthers89]

I wanted to start a thread to discuss this topic and get everyone’s opinions on the matter. While reading through the 500 pages about Watson, a comment from @Verge made me pause and reflect on just how many leaks we have from our front office. It seems like every intention has been coming out recently, from Anderson to the Patriots, to exactly what we want in a trade for CMC, to our interests in Watson and what we will give up etc. 

It seems like we never really had things like this come out under Rivera and I wonder if it is caused by the uncertainty with Rhule and his staff not being loyal (which caused many to take the same role with other teams at the beginning of the off-season). What is causing so many leaks for us? It seems to be even more evidence to me the Rhule is in over his head and does not have a firm hold on his staff like other coaches in the NFL. He has also avoided interviews recently which is even more odd. 

[WarPanthers89]

@Zod What do you think about this compared to previous regimes? Is this accurate or am I looking too much into this?

Edited March 13, 2022 by WarPanthers89

[amcoolio]

Nah, Rivera was just as leaky. Its a front office thing, probably started with Hurney. It was revealed weeks before the draft that the Panthers were desperate for Brian Burns and he was the clear #1 on their board, and that was still the old regime

 

Edit: Same with Little in that draft, Panthers were taking him if Burns wasn't there, and then after round 1 it was leaked that the Panthers were trying to trade up for Little

Edited March 13, 2022 by amcoolio

[SmokinwithWilly]

I think people are having a hard time not talking about it. This is obviously a hot topic and would be extremely difficult to only discuss from 9 to 5. Media knows this and with a little prodding, people can't contain themselves. This is more a Tepper issue than Rhule. 

[Verge]

Some amateur front office people and coaching staff that treat the NFL like college.

[Verge]

It wasn't as bad under Rivera, but stuff definitely did still get leaked. Just not as consistently. 

[SmokinwithWilly]

1 minute ago, Verge said:

Some amateur front office people and coaching staff that treat the NFL like college.

Imagine that 

[thunderraiden]

Poo'd just because of "Junkie Rhule" pic that ruined my morning.

Good post tho. I say that we leak intentionally. we didn't leak henderson trade or gilly trade, or darnold trade really.

Edited March 13, 2022 by thunderraiden

[WarPanthers89]

Just now, Verge said:

Some amateur front office people and coaching staff that treat the NFL like college.

That’s exactly what I was thinking. You made a great point about Russell Wilson and his trade…the same can be said about Dallas and Cooper, Wentz etc. We seem to know ever detail about deals we are interested in and every conversation we have with other teams about moves that may or not be even a realistic option. 

[MHS831]

[Verge]

3 minutes ago, thunderraiden said:

Poo'd just because of "Junkie Rhule" pic that ruined my morning.

Good post tho. I say that we leak intentionally. we didn't leak henderson trade or gilly trade, or darnold trade really.

I will say I didn't hear anything about the Henderson one. Darnold and Gilly on the other hand..

[LinvilleGorge]

We're actually watching the live action play reality show that will later be condensed and released as "Dumber and Dumbest: Harry and Lloyd Run the Carolina Panthers".

[MHS831]

Going out on a limb here--are they trying to discourage other teams or send Watson a message by telling the league they are willing to overpay?  I am trying to make it all make sense.

 

[MHS831]

Of course, we are considered the front runners for Watson because we are leaking and the press is reporting it--but am I hoping that we do not sign Watson--yes--but there is this:  What will this front office do if we do not get Watson?  They will go after the next Darnold.