Panthers Free Agency Re-Cap and grading

[Mr. Scot]

2 hours ago, Jackie Lee said:

BC is not a guard. If they want a better LT, BC should be backup swing tackle/emergency OG

The Panthers think he is.

In fact, in their draft evaluations they had him rated higher as a guard than they did as a tackle.

[45catfan]

2 hours ago, gofightwin said:

We also resigned Ian Thomas...didn't like it when the did and easily the worst grade FA now.  No one would have signed him for what we did.  

I saw the Ian Thomas signing and thought this FA period was going to be a poo-show.  They turned it around for the most part.  I didn't like re-signing Haynes and cutting Fox. I get the cap savings, but I feel Fox is a much better player.

[Raleigh PF]

B.

I would have it higher, but the Panthers were not able to address QB, which is huge. Under the radar, the Panthers lost Reddick and didn't replace him...yet.

Most of the signings were solid moves, but I didn't like re-signing Ian Thomas and Donte Jackson, especially Jackson. Why? Because it was stupid to release Bouye while under contract and then pay Donte $10M more per year for the same damn skillset. Bad cap management for both positions.

I like the Foreman signing for two reasons, (1) he's better suited for short-yardage situations and (2) let's not pretend Christian will play a full season.

[SuperBowlBound]

31 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

If they manage to pick up another first round pick by trading McCaffrey or some other unknown means, I'll be firmly of the belief that our first pick will be a quarterback.

The second first rounder would likely be used on an offensive lineman, maybe Trevor Penning or someone like that.

I would not be surprised to see Buffalo reach out about CMC again. They thought they had their pass catching back signed in McKissic until that fell through (and Beane was pretty pissed about). 

Compensation wise - I think I saw we asked for a first. I think the best they could do is a 2. But - I don't believe they'll trade CMC.

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, SuperBowlBound said:

I would not be surprised to see Buffalo reach out about CMC again. They thought they had their pass catching back signed in McKissic until that fell through (and Beane was pretty pissed about). 

Compensation wise - I think I saw we asked for a first. I think the best they could do is a 2. But - I don't believe they'll trade CMC.

I don't think they want to, especially Rhule.

It'd likely require a better offer than what I'd expect most teams are ready to give.

That said, stranger things have happened.

Edited March 21, 2022 by Mr. Scot

[Shocker]

So we are pretty much down to LT and QB as outstanding needs?  That it?

[XClown1986]

5 minutes ago, Shocker said:

So we are pretty much down to LT and QB as outstanding needs?  That it?

I would put Edge in there as well. And I don't think we can say we are set at WR either.

[4Corners]

Mayfield come on down

[TheSpecialJuan]

7 hours ago, Chad_Cota said:

Give it a B+, Moves to A if we sign a LT. I know a lot of people are expecting us to draft one, but Neal & Ekwono will most likely will not be there. Go get Armstead or Brown.

yeah I agree 

[Basbear]

Its not over and players that can help are out there.

I think its 180 form last year in my feelings, 2/10 last year 8/10 this year.

Or solid B for the alphabet peeps. 

Players will be june 1st cuts and some right after the draft, it being a heavy line draft, a bigger than normal group could be on the market. 

 

Finnesssereerererr is not done.

Edited March 21, 2022 by Basbear

[mc52beast]

I’m just not liking all the one year deals. It’s like the Panthers have a philosophy that the 53 man roster is an eternal revolving door.

That being said, I would give the off-season a solid B-.

[Mr. Scot]

4 minutes ago, mc52beast said:

I’m just not liking all the one year deals. It’s like the Panthers have a philosophy that the 53 man roster is an eternal revolving door.

That being said, I would give the off-season a solid B-.

I'm okay with it.

Sometimes you need to do stuff like that temporarily while you're building the core of the team through the draft.

[BurnNChinn]

6 hours ago, 4Corners said:

Mayfield come on down

Baker sucks and he’s a crybaby 

[Cpt slay a ho]

B+ So far, question is ioannidis starting at de or dt? I’d like to do as much possible to fix the run defense

Hopefully our franchise Lt is there at 6, just anything but qb for me and this will be a very good off-season