Person asks about GM / Head Coach "alignment"

[Mr. Scot]

From what I read, it sounds like Fitterer wants to do things "the right way", i.e. draft a quarterback and build around him (with Person noting that a lot of the pieces have already been put in place this offseason).

Rhule and Tepper, on the other hand, seem to be wanting to win now. Rhule especially so because he needs to save his job.

Basically, it sounds like if we draft a quarterback it'll mean Fitterer won the debate. If we sign a free agent or trade for one, it'll be Matt Rhule.

[Mr. Scot]

4 minutes ago, Luciu5 said:

Rhule wanted to trade down and acquire more picks. Hurney wanted to stay put. Herbert wasn't really part of the original rumor directly from what I recall.

Correct. Hurney specifically wanted Derrick Brown.

[PandaMan]

1 hour ago, thennek said:

If rumors are accurate, Hurney wanted to trade up to get Herbert. Obviously Rhule was not in agreement and we have Brown. 

It’s a catch-22.  First round Hurney is amazing, but trade-up Hurney is horrific.  Which would prevail?

This offseason has a different feel than last.  I really think Fitt is making most of the calls (with Dan Morgan being in there, too) and hoping it stays that way.  Rhule’s lack of NFL experience was blatantly obvious to everybody except David Tepper, so he may have made some changes to let the big boys who know what they’re doing take charge.  We’ll probably never know

[SetfreexX]

4 hours ago, Panthers Rhule said:

Wasn't that the other way around? Seriously. I remember that rumor but in reverse. 

What I recall is Hurnwy wanted to trade back, but Rhule wanted Brown. 

I don’t recall any trade up reports. 

[Mr. Scot]

According to Joe Person at the Athletic, head coach Matt Rhule was much more interested in trading down for more picks but in the end general manager Marty Hurney wanted Brown and overruled him.

Link

[Mr. Scot]

Scenario I could see playing out...

Fitterer wants to draft one of the three QBs rather than go free agent.

Rhule is talked into it, but on the condition that Pickett is the choice.

Tepper agrees and that's the pick.

[SizzleBuzz]

7 hours ago, MHS831 said:

7 hours ago, Jesse said:

That’s why we got Fitt in there making all the decisions this time around. 

Do we know this?  I really don't know, but Rhule may try to intervene on draft day. 

Jesse's assertion is #fakenews

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"He and Fitterer both report to Tepper, but Rhule's in charge. Rhule and Fitterer have a good and complementary relationship, and the chemistry and respect they have shown as they get to know each other seems genuine. But yeah, if you want to make a chart, Rhule is the top non-Tepper name on it."

https://www.panthers.com/news/ask-the-old-guy-mattresses-pork-and-line-play

[Snake]

19 hours ago, rayzor said:

A car that has perfect alignment driven by an aggressive driver can still be driven off a cliff. 

I think they didn't inspect that car before driving it. 

[BurnNChinn]

 

[Iced Up]

Isn't drafting a QB sort of an insurance policy against win now expectations? No one expects a 5-12 team to start a rookie draft pick to win now. 

[mc52beast]

I think a front end alignment would fix everything…

[Mr. Scot]

55 minutes ago, Pakmeng said:

I'm more curious about the article regarding what Fitterer said the owners meeting. 

Anyone read this?

https://theathletic.com/3215029/2022/03/28/qa-with-scott-fitterer-panthers-gm-on-new-looks-with-christian-mccaffrey-and-updated-qb-pecking-order/?source=emp_shared_article

It's actually posted in one of the other threads.

(I don't remember which one)

[firefox1234]

On 3/27/2022 at 3:39 PM, Mr. Scot said:

From what I read, it sounds like Fitterer wants to do things "the right way", i.e. draft a quarterback and build around him (with Person noting that a lot of the pieces have already been put in place this offseason).

Rhule and Tepper, on the other hand, seem to be wanting to win now. Rhule especially so because he needs to save his job.

Basically, it sounds like if we draft a quarterback it'll mean Fitterer won the debate. If we sign a free agent or trade for one, it'll be Matt Rhule.

Makes sense since a rookie QB isn’t going to amass the wins Rhule needs to stay afloat and he might not be here to “develop” one.