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Fox says “budget” is the reason the Panthers traded SS Harris

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Lets hope no one gets hurt..because we have no depth at some spots and questionable starters on defense.

The Carolina Panthers have been saying the reason they’ve been dumping veteran players hand over foot is because they want to give the younger guys behind them a chance to play. But coach John Fox offered up another explanation on Sunday.

After minicamp concluded Sunday, I asked Fox why the team traded starting strong safety Chris Harris for a backup linebacker Jamar Williams and his answer was surprisingly (and refreshingly) candid.

”We’ve got a budget,” Fox said. ”And that had something to do with it.”

http://reederstake.freedomblogging.com/2010/05/02/fox-says-budget-is-the-reason-the-panthers-traded-ss-harris/5093/

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well, maybe they shouldn't have given delhomme all that money on his new contract. with a smaller market they ought to be more careful with their money.

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Smaller market...doesn't affect the cap; all caps are the same.

they weren't talking about the cap. there is no cap this year, and i'm sure they'll be well under the cap when there is one because of all the younger players. i think they were talking about the budget for the franchise.

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Fox once again delivers breaking news.

The line all year long has been

"we have young guys we want to see play".

But I always felt that was not the top reason..The panthers are putting a lot on the young guys and more times than not it does not work out well.

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Maybe Harris can hit up teammate Peppers for a loan, since he's a big reason the Panthers are short on cash.

id put my main reason on any money shortage on Delhomme, he got alot of up front money, it still leaves a sour taste in my mouth knowing how much we just had to pay that bum for that sorry excuse for a season last year and the remainder we had to pay him after we released him

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I am/was a HUGE Harris fan and hope he does well back home, BUT this mice made sense whether you want to admit it or not. Martin is a far better option against teams in a now pass happy NFL.

Harris' vocal leadership and punishing style if play will be missed, but otherwise I like this move, regardless of the reason.

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