Panthers possibly trading Thielen?

[TheSpecialJuan]

1 hour ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

It seems like we're keeping Thielen 

The Exhibit’s Josina Anderson reports the Vikings are “not likely” to trade for Panthers WR Adam Thielen “at this point.”

That makes two national reporters who have pumped the brakes on a potential Thielen-Vikings reunion. Both Anderson and The Athletic’s Dianna Russini highlighted the potential deal’s financial speed bumps while also stopping short of fully ruling out the trade between the two teams at some point. If the Panthers are willing to take on some of Thielen’s contract to facilitate the trade, the Vikings might be willing to make the move.

[electro's horse]

22 minutes ago, CPcavedweller said:

If he is the one helping Bryce read defenses, do we really want him gone when we still lost to Tampa 48-14 close to the end of the season? Do we want him gone? I'd say no. 

Btw that was the only defense last year that played twice against the Bryce led offense which uh is not a good sign 

[The Lobo]

30 minutes ago, CPcavedweller said:

If he is the one helping Bryce read defenses, do we really want him gone when we still lost to Tampa 48-14 close to the end of the season? Do we want him gone? I'd say no. 

Has that been said anywhere? Not hating on you, just curious. 

[electro's horse]

5 minutes ago, The Lobo said:

Has that been said anywhere? Not hating on you, just curious. 

I watched it happen all game in Atlanta. I had very good seats for that game. I’m fairly certain I mentioned it in the game thread at the time and also mentioned it up thread. 

it’s very obvious live. 

Edited August 22, 2025 by electro's horse

[Jaxel]

Sounds like posturing happening. Might not get done today, but we will see. Either way, I like that Dan isn't backing down and giving him away for chump change.

[Panthercougar68]

How did a Theilen thread turn into a…nevermind.

[electro's horse]

21 minutes ago, Jaxel said:

Sounds like posturing happening. Might not get done today, but we will see. Either way, I like that Dan isn't backing down and giving him away for chump change.

It’s probably the kind of stupid bullshit that tepper has done since arriving in Charlotte, most notably with the training facility in Spartanburg: make a deal, agree to terms, then demand a little bit more at the very last second after all the work has been done. 

It’s stupid 80s businessman bullshit 

[CPcavedweller]

1 hour ago, The Lobo said:

Has that been said anywhere? Not hating on you, just curious. 

It was mentioned earlier in this thread, and then again just below you. Adam is helping Bryce call out the defensive play, and helping with protections it seems. It becomes more obvious when he's out of the game and our offense looks like post chorizo soft baby poo. 

[CPcavedweller]

2 hours ago, electro's horse said:

Btw that was the only defense last year that played twice against the Bryce led offense which uh is not a good sign 

People keep forgetting about that game like it didn't happen. Sure, the Cardinals and the Falcons were defeated, but it took overtime. Against the real competition for the division, we are so, so far behind. If Baker can play even slightly more consistent on a play to play basis, Tampa Bay could be a dark horse for the Bowl. He's pretty consistent game to game and now he's really got it down to play to play. 

[frankw]

3 minutes ago, CPcavedweller said:

It was mentioned earlier in this thread, and then again just below you. Adam is helping Bryce call out the defensive play, and helping with protections it seems. It becomes more obvious when he's out of the game and our offense looks like post chorizo soft baby poo. 

Our third year 1st overall pick QB needs Thielen for that? I thought this guy was a savant field general aka a smaller Peyton Manning?

Edited August 23, 2025 by frankw

[LinvilleGorge]

1 minute ago, frankw said:

Our third year 1st overall pick QB needs Thielen for that? I thought this guy was a savant field general aka a smaller Peyton Manning?

If that's is truly the case then I think we HAVE to trade him. You have to find out if Bryce can handle the load. The Thielen training wheels won't be around forever. That type of stuff was supposed to be what Bryce excelled at. We certainly didn't draft him for his excellent physical attributes.

[CPcavedweller]

4 minutes ago, frankw said:

Our third year 1st overall pick QB needs Thielen for that? I thought this guy was a savant field general aka a smaller Peyton Manning?

Don't get me back on the "keep Darnold, keep Wilks, keep Foreman, trade down, take Charbonnet, Torrance, Mimms, and maybe Kincaid depending on what we got in a trade down."

Those were my desires in 2023. Tepper wouldn't answer my call. He's reaping what he sowed. And all of us has had precious time wasted in our lives that we will never get back supporting his business. 

[frankw]

3 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

If that's is truly the case then I think we HAVE to trade him. You have to find out if Bryce can handle the load. The Thielen training wheels won't be around forever. That type of stuff was supposed to be what Bryce excelled at. We certainly didn't draft him for his excellent physical attributes.

I agree with you.

All I can say for sure is I am beyond coddling. We coddled Darnold. We've coddled Bryce. Enough is enough. It's time to show up and show out.

[LinvilleGorge]

1 minute ago, frankw said:

I agree with you.

All I can say for sure is I am beyond coddling. We coddled Darnold. We've coddled Bryce. Enough is enough. It's time to show up and show out.

Ironically, the one guy we didn't coddle is the guy who went on to have the most success elsewhere. I fully expect Darnold to regress now that he's left Minnesota.