Biggest Decision on offense this offseason…….

[WarPanthers89]

Is Taylor Moton. Let’s discuss this under appreciated, massive man. He has been as solid as they come his entire career and is one of the greatest Tackles we have ever had. It is crazy to think how solid he has been, and what could happen if he leaves us, yet here we are at a breaking point with his contract.

he just turned 30 (still young enough for a few solid years), He has a massive cap hit next year of 31 million, we are already paying two guards top money, and have Icky’s contract coming around the corner. We cannot have a 31 million cap number for him next season, we would save 12 million if cut but would create a massive hole. If we extend him, we could cut down on his cap hit massively but would be spending big money on 4/5th of the O line (worth it in my opinion). So I ask the Huddle General Managers….what would you do? 

[Jon Snow]

I'll let the nerd they hired from KC worry about that. He's got this. 

[WarPanthers89]

Just now, Jon Snow said:

I'll let the nerd they hired from KC worry about that. He's got this. 

I agree but say they cut him, that’s creating a massive hole on a team with a lot of holes. With Bryce going into year 3 of his rookie contract I say it’s worth spending big money on the line and building the defense through the draft and FA. We already have questions on center going on, and with the improvements being shown by Bryce, I can’t imagine we go backwards in the only strength of the team. It will be interesting to see how they handle it. 

[Adb6368]

1 minute ago, WarPanthers89 said:

I agree but say they cut him, that’s creating a massive hole on a team with a lot of holes.

There is 0% chance moton is being cut 

[WarPanthers89]

Just now, Adb6368 said:

There is 0% chance moton is being cut 

Wrong. He’s on the last year of his deal and has a 31 million dollar cap hit. It’s a very real possibility he is cut (not that I feel that it’s a good idea) 

[Jon Snow]

2 minutes ago, WarPanthers89 said:

I agree but say they cut him, that’s creating a massive hole on a team with a lot of holes. With Bryce going into year 3 of his rookie contract I say it’s worth spending big money on the line and building the defense through the draft and FA. We already have questions on center going on, and with the improvements being shown by Bryce, I can’t imagine we go backwards in the only strength of the team. It will be interesting to see how they handle it. 

I would be floored if they cut him. The odds of that is almost nill. They will try to work a reasonable extension if I were to guess.

[ECHornet]

I say let it ride. $31mil cap hit is going to suck for next year, but I’d rather deal with it in 2025 than adding more liabilities to future years. We’re not finding a better RT for the money we would save in releasing him. 
 

Work a new deal with him for a 3 year extension. 

Edited January 8, 2025 by ECHornet

[OneBadCat]

You can't cut him. The offensive line is way too important. Restructure or extend him to make him a career Panther. 

[Ornias]

I can see a 2 or 3 year extension. The question is how much would he expect per year. Depending on how the draft falls I would not be shocked if we take the top OT if he is available. 

Edited January 8, 2025 by Ornias

[Aussie Tank]

Extension is my vote 

[Johnstonny]

...be a luxury if we can find someone to alleviate the pressure on Chubba...hes it.

[Gapanthersfan]

Guy is solid as a rock. Rarely draws a penalty or gets abused. He stays healthy. Keep him

[L-TownCat]

Pay the offensive line.  Pay them again.  Keep paying them as long as they’re a top unit.  No complaints from me.  

Feed the hogs!

[WarPanthers89]

The Charlotte observer recently wrote about him and the pros/cons of re signing him as he has health with knee soreness the last few seasons and again dealt with knee issues at the end of this season but I still take that risk 10/10 times based on his career so far, very rarely ever missing a game. A 2/3 year extension seams reasonable and I doubt he wants to leave us and end his career here