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Reason to be Optimistic about Re-Signing Our Players - Thomas Davis Story/Quote

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Well, may have debunked my idea of letting all these guys walk to keep cutting costs, if so, I'm excited...

The Panthers aren't commenting on any negotiations with players who might hit the market next year, in part because of the uncertainty over CBA negotiations and what conditions might exist on the other side. But general manager Marty Hurney has said repeatedly he's maintained communications with the agents for players in those positions.

Davis grinned when asked what he's heard from the team.

"I've had some talks with people that I would say are very high up in the organization," he said with a giggle. "I feel pretty confident about me finishing my career as a Panther, but at the end of the day this is still a business."

Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/10/15/1762683/davis-willing-to-wait-for-his.html#ixzz12Q4jZpmL

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This is a good thing for Davis. Of all the players going into a contract year, he was in the most precarious situation given his injuries over the past 2 seasons. I would have bet the Panthers let him walk since he'd been hurt and no one knows strong how he'll come back after not playing for 2 years. But if he stays and the Panthers can put him on the field, mo' better.

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So he has spent about a year on IR from two leg injuries and he is hopeful about a contract extension?

Stop the presses.

Truth is he will be lucky to play anywhere.

Would you be after a LB that just spent a year on IR from two ACL tears? Nope.

He needs to resign at a reasonable contract with incentives. He is not worth top money at this point.

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So he has spent about a year on IR from two leg injuries and he is hopeful about a contract extension?

Stop the presses.

Truth is he will be lucky to play anywhere.

Would you be after a LB that just spent a year on IR from two ACL tears? Nope.

He needs to resign at a reasonable contract with incentives. He is not worth top money at this point.

Yeah, I don't have a problem with giving him the incentive laden deal at all. It's in the team's best interest, especially if he comes back 100%.

I was just saying, I'm optimistic that they're continuing discussions with him about re-signing, b/c I was beginning to think that we were just going to let all of these top-level guys on expirings (DWill, Kalil, Marshall, TD) walk. Glad we're at least entertaining keeping them.

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I would like the same question asked to who would be a heavily sought after free agent. I am not sure the review of the Panthers front office would be the same. TD knows his stock has fallen greatly. He is kissing the ass of the front office, is what it sounds like to me.

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I'm hoping that Davis comes back but Dan Connor and James Anderson have given us a lot of leverage in that negotiation. We can either have the best 3 LBs and move Beason back to the middle or we can have a trio of really good LBs and keep it like it is...

Who knows though with the new coach we could be running a completely different scheme.

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We should resign him but if he doesn't get back on the field this year...it's a big risk. Honestly with the play of James Anderson, give him the money and Davis can accept a low-ball or walk. Could be a bad move for us, but we really can't get any worse.

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If Davis can come back 100% and a new Coach coming in next season we would be set in running a 3-4 defense next year. Connor and Beason in the middle and Anderson and Davis on the edges. Charles Johnson would excel as a DE in a 3-4 scheme. Hardy would need to put on a little more muscle and pounds to get the other DE spot. Brayton would be a great fit as well but he is getting older. Need to draft a big NT or find someone in free agency. Norewood would be a nice backup as an OLB. Everette Brown would be the odd man out. Not sure where he fit in a 3-4 defense. Not big enough as 3-4 DE and no coverage skills as an OLB.

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