Reasons to trade down...

[Big Ed]

Kraft trades down all the time and low pays most of his players

Rooney has let several All-Pro's leave over the years rather than shell out $$$

So if J R is considered Cheap

He would be in good company

Now if he could have a team as consistent as Pat's & Steelers

[Razeyfingers]

I read the first sentence and stopped just because quite frankly I dont think its worth my time reading the rest at this point.

Whos public perception? the nation, charlotte? what does that have to do with the GM's?

why do I bother

[Mr ocho nueve]

I read the first sentence and stopped just because quite frankly I dont think its worth my time reading the rest at this point.

Whos public perception? the nation, charlotte? what does that have to do with the GM's?

why do I bother

Do you open your ears when people talk about the Panthers?

[MrBubba]

I read the first sentence and stopped just because quite frankly I dont think its worth my time reading the rest at this point.

Whos public perception? the nation, charlotte? what does that have to do with the GM's?

why do I bother

Please tell me where i ever mentioned GM's?????

[Razeyfingers]

you talking about trades? you talking about the NFL?

[Mr ocho nueve]

avoidance: the act of avoiding or keeping away from

[SorthNarolina]

heh, so you speak with those other GM's all the time and they tell you that the word is "JR is cheap" huh?

dude, stop getting your facts from dumb rednecks

Asking a person named Mr.Bubba to not associate with rednecks would be like asking you to not......ummmmmmm.....get razey on your fingers?

[panthers320]

From ESPN Insider:

Earlier this month, Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson told Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer that his team wasn't looking to trade the draft's first overall pick. "We're looking for someone that can be a top-flight player and hopefully make us a better team," Richardson said. "And I have no doubt if you have the first pick, we're likely to do that."

Of course, that was before Andrew Luck decided to return to Stanford. In response, Mel Kiper immediately suggested that Carolina shop the pick around. And then Nick Fairley dominated Oregon in the BCS national championship game, fighting his way to the top of Kiper's Big Board as the best prospect available.

Which is interesting, because the Panthers don't have a desperate need for a tackle. While they faced 503 runs last year, the fifth-highest total in the league, they allowed only 123.8 rushing yards per game (23rd) and 3.9 yards per carry (10th). Further, Football Outsiders credited Carolina's Derek Landri with 12 rushing defeats (tackles for a loss or stops on third or fourth down) last season, tops among defensive tackles in the league.

Now look at the teams picking behind Carolina. The Denver Broncos pick second; they gave up 154.6 yards per game. Only Buffalo gave up more at 169.6 yards per game -- and the Bills pick third. The third-worst rush defense belonged to Arizona, and they pick fifth. It would make sense for any of these teams to leapfrog each other to get a player like Fairley, allowing Carolina to take a quarterback like Cam Newton or Blaine Gabbert and also grab a bundle of extra draft picks.

[Lakejamescat]

What are your thoughts on this?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/545747-is-steve-smith-gone-panthers-should-hope-so-here-are-5-reasons-why

[grateflday]

From ESPN Insider: ......Which is interesting, because the Panthers don't have a desperate need for a tackle. While they faced 503 runs last year, the fifth-highest total in the league, they allowed only 123.8 rushing yards per game (23rd) and 3.9 yards per carry (10th). Further, Football Outsiders credited Carolina's Derek Landri with 12 rushing defeats (tackles for a loss or stops on third or fourth down) last season, tops among defensive tackles in the league.

Now look at the teams picking behind Carolina. The Denver Broncos pick second; they gave up 154.6 yards per game. Only Buffalo gave up more at 169.6 yards per game -- and the Bills pick ........

Maybe we can make Denver really want Fairley, think we are going to pick him, then get Fox and Co to swap 1st round picks and give us their 2nd

[bleys]

What are your thoughts on this?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/545747-is-steve-smith-gone-panthers-should-hope-so-here-are-5-reasons-why

your article is full of poo...

[jramsey4]

From ESPN Insider:

Earlier this month, Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson told Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer that his team wasn't looking to trade the draft's first overall pick. "We're looking for someone that can be a top-flight player and hopefully make us a better team," Richardson said. "And I have no doubt if you have the first pick, we're likely to do that."

Of course, that was before Andrew Luck decided to return to Stanford. In response, Mel Kiper immediately suggested that Carolina shop the pick around. And then Nick Fairley dominated Oregon in the BCS national championship game, fighting his way to the top of Kiper's Big Board as the best prospect available.

Which is interesting, because the Panthers don't have a desperate need for a tackle. While they faced 503 runs last year, the fifth-highest total in the league, they allowed only 123.8 rushing yards per game (23rd) and 3.9 yards per carry (10th). Further, Football Outsiders credited Carolina's Derek Landri with 12 rushing defeats (tackles for a loss or stops on third or fourth down) last season, tops among defensive tackles in the league.

Now look at the teams picking behind Carolina. The Denver Broncos pick second; they gave up 154.6 yards per game. Only Buffalo gave up more at 169.6 yards per game -- and the Bills pick third. The third-worst rush defense belonged to Arizona, and they pick fifth. It would make sense for any of these teams to leapfrog each other to get a player like Fairley, allowing Carolina to take a quarterback like Cam Newton or Blaine Gabbert and also grab a bundle of extra draft picks.

Yes please.