Path to $30m+ Cap Space in 2023

[Carl Spackler]

1 hour ago, Doc Holiday said:

I’m sorry am I missing something? Shaq hasn’t been playing badly, he’s actually been pretty solid. So why is everyone wanting us to move on?

Shaq is easily the 4th or at worst 5th best player this season on Defense, has been consistent top 3-4 defensive player the last 3 seasons.

people need to take a chill pill.

You don't understand. Super Bowl winners are created by getting rid of all your good players. The key is to get rid of all your good players, then ???, then Super Bowl.

[UNCrules2187]

There's nothing inherently wrong with Shaq - I just don't think he's a difference maker in the mold of Kuechly or Thomas Davis. I think he's a fine off ball LB that can flash occasional greatness, but I think his best years are behind him. My gut says if he's not willing to take a pay cut, I wouldn't be surprised given the cap issues for 2023 if the FO decides to move on and replace him with a draft pick or an average FA LB.

[frankw]

The Shaq Thompson situation is somewhat manageable but whatever is going on with Brian Burns is another matter altogether after the Ram social media stunt. Maybe he's just trying to send the Panthers a message but it doesn't inspire any confidence in how things might go if we were to ink him to a huge contract extension.

[Basbear]

7 hours ago, UNCrules2187 said:

Shaq's got a year left on his deal and will be 30 years old next year. I don't think he's in the team's long-term plans honestly. I think the bigger mistake would be adding years to that deal and pushing more of his money down the line for an aging LB at this point.

Look Ive always been in Shaqs corner, even during his first 5 when 90% of the huddle hated him. He needs to have a sit down heart2heart with tepper&scot&new HC. He may want to stay and willing to take a cut.....casuse if not wellllll cut is a good option.

 

He looks bloated this year and like he lost a step.....this is coming form a real fan...