Josina Anderson: Panthers NOT trading Adam Thielen

[TD alt]

Just now, kungfoodude said:

AT has been very good for us, he may well be this season.

The idea of him being worth a 3rd round pick in trade value is lightspeed insane.

Well, they don't have to pay it. But to ask us to pay part of his relatively paltry salary, especially in light of his relatively recent solid play, is an insult.

[kungfoodude]

1 minute ago, CPcavedweller said:

People aren't saying the Vikings would do that. What those of us who are saying this, are saying, is that is the only way. If the Vikings don't bite, they don't bite. They shouldn't bite.

But you never say never to that number. 

I see, this is a hypothetical.

Yeah, I mean I do agree with that. Why not ask high? We don't need to trade him.

[TD alt]

Give me a third, and I might think about paying a little of his salary. A fourth? Nah. They're the ones trying to get to the dance.

[ProcessBlue2]

Maybe it’s just me but JA is wrong a lot. 
 

It makes perfect sense for both teams tbh.

[Davidson Deac II]

Paying his salary would take a first IMO. And since there is no chance of that happening, he will remain a Panther.

[PantherGuy]

2 hours ago, Candler Cat said:

They were willing to give a fourth

 

Per rumor mill

That's it? fug that poo

[ClawOn]

43 minutes ago, TD alt said:

Give me a third, and I might think about paying a little of his salary. A fourth? Nah. They're the ones trying to get to the dance.

Yep if they want him it would be at Dan's price who I suspect is more optimistic on the season's outcome than the Huddle.

[hepcat]

Yea let’s trade away the only consistent pass catcher on the team that’s a great idea 

[Gipetto]

This is not madden. You dont just trade away your most reliable pass catcher. Young qbs need vets that will always be where they're supposed to be

[kungfoodude]

6 hours ago, hepcat said:

Yea let’s trade away the only consistent pass catcher on the team that’s a great idea 

 

2 hours ago, Gipetto said:

This is not madden. You dont just trade away your most reliable pass catcher. Young qbs need vets that will always be where they're supposed to be

Well he is likely in the last season or two of his career. Obtaining a 3rd round pick(or higher) that could be used for a young two deep player would be wise in the long term.

I would bristle if it was a 4th or lower just because you are likely talking about a non-contributor in the long term versus a value guy in the short term. 

We do have to keep in mind that AT is a very old, valuable player on a bad team. He isn't going to continue to be effective by the time this team gets good.