Free agent chatter

[ForJimmy]

Priority #1 should be Bozeman or a solid center

#2 should be a good TE 

[Mr. Scot]

Just now, ForJimmy said:

Priority #1 should be Bozeman or a solid center

Sounds like it is 

[NcPsa10]

 

[NanuqoftheNorth]

Tying up significant team resources for running back, one of the easiest positions to fill in the draft and free agency isn't prudent. 

WWARD (What Would Andy Reid Do?)

[Mr. Scot]

 

[Mr. Scot]

 

Edited March 7, 2023 by Mr. Scot

[45catfan]

Called this one.

https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/06/panthers-report-plan-release-lb-damien-wilson/

Next up, Elflein.

[Jon Snow]

7 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Called this one.

https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/06/panthers-report-plan-release-lb-damien-wilson/

Next up, Elflein.

One can only hope.  I wish they would magically find a way the flip Ian Thomas for a draft pick. I know, but it's my world and I make the rules. 

[ECHornet]

8 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Called this one.

https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/06/panthers-report-plan-release-lb-damien-wilson/

Next up, Elflein.

I don’t think we release Elflein until we ink a deal with the White Rhino. 
 

Even then, we have very little IOL depth, especially considering the injuries to Corbett and Christensen. 

[45catfan]

1 minute ago, Jon Snow said:

One can only hope.  I wish they would magically find a way the flip Ian Thomas for a draft pick. I know, but it's my world and I make the rules. 

Nah, we are on the hook for that one.  The best result is designate Ian a June 1 cut.  In that scenario, we roughly break even this this year, but save cap space in 2024.

[45catfan]

1 minute ago, ECHornet said:

I don’t think we release Elflein until we ink a deal with the White Rhino. 
 

Even then, we have very little IOL depth, especially considering the injuries to Corbett and Christensen. 

If we re-sign Bozeamn, we are looking strictly at depth and that can be had cheap.  Mays can fill in at RG until Corbett returns.

[45catfan]

Too expensive for a backup and too much cap savings to keep Elflein around.

[ECHornet]

3 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

If we re-sign Bozeamn, we are looking strictly at depth and that can be had cheap.  Mays can fill in at RG until Corbett returns.

Maybe Campen feels good about Mays. I think it’s iffy that he’d be better than Elf to start next season. 
 

We should know by March 19th when Elflein is due a $1.26mil roster bonus. In any event, I think he’d have some trade value so I wouldn’t release him. The acquiring team would be getting a low end starting caliber center for ~$4.2mil. If Daley pulled a 5th round pick, I’d think we could do better for Elf. 

[Bear Hands]

7 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

 

He's been a name I have thought would make sense as our one (of maybe 2 max) plus-starter signings. 

Separate connections with our LB coach and Reich from college and the pros.  They know him well, he may want to come here.