REPORT: Rico Dowdle is rumored to be open for trade by the Panthers

[ForJimmy]

3 minutes ago, CanadianCat said:

Here’s a quick look at recent NFL compensatory picks that were tied (at least in part) to teams losing a running back in free agency:

• 2019 NFL Draft (for 2018 FA):
  • Patriots — Round 6 (for Dion Lewis leaving for the Titans). Over the Cap

• 2022 NFL Draft (for 2021 FA):
  • Packers — Round 7 (for Jamaal Williams leaving for the Lions). SI+1

• 2023 NFL Draft (for 2022 FA):
  • Cardinals — Round 6 (for Chase Edmonds leaving for the Dolphins). Over the Cap+2Arizona Cardinals+2

• 2024 NFL Draft (for 2023 FA):
  • No RB departures ended up producing a listed comp pick in the NFL’s 2024 release/evaluations. Over the Cap+1

• 2025 NFL Draft (for 2024 FA):
  • Cowboys — projected/awarded comp picks in the 2025 cycle included one attributable in part to Tony Pollard’s departure (commonly projected as a Round 6 value).

We probably won’t get any comps regardless as we have a lot of needs and a good bit of cap space.

[strato]

Okay here is the thing, those were bad defenses he tore up. Tne holes were large. 
He was great don’t get me wrong. It’s just that I see teams focusing on shutting our run down and forcing Bryce to beat them. 
I think they will be able to and then what is he? 

Nutshell, he probably won’t want to re-sign, the run game is going to be shut down a lot, maybe the smart move is listen to offers and if we get a no brainer take it. 
 

Giants need a RB. Would you trade him for Jameis? 

Edited October 30, 2025 by strato

[Paa Langfart]

3 minutes ago, Bear Hands said:

still paying Miles Sanders $3 mil in dead cap

Oh wee mayne.  Tell me this isn't true.

[frankw]

19 minutes ago, PNW_PantherMan said:

Look I realize we're not a legit playoff contender.  But this a 4-4 team and Bryce's make or break year.  If we're stripping the team for parts, then go ahead and fire Canales and cut Bryce because that's basically what's being chosen.

If we're doing that we might as well clean house and start all over at this point. No more half measures. New GM who chooses his own head coach who chooses his own staff and an all new QB room.

[NAS]

Lol this franchise is a joke

[Waldo]

I need to see Bryce and Rico agaisnt a good team first. If it's the same old then sure. If not then just ride him through the year and get the most out of him working his contract year stats. 

[Bear Hands]

Just now, Paa Langfart said:

Oh wee mayne.  Tell me this isn't true.

This year, yes.

I am incredibly weary of over-investment at RB--particularly via FA. 

As much as we all seem to like Rico right now, it's not smart to throw a contract at him.  I lean into the trade side.  We already have too much invested in a rather unspectacular but solid guy in Hubbard. 

He had a good enough 2024 to give a contract to, but not enough to make him the GUY.  So we brought in Rico who has shown up.  but you don't just go, "okay, sure, let's give a 28 year old Dowdle a 2-3 year deal.

Etienne, Brooks are the annual dice throws that are honestly fine by me.  The 2nd was stretching it for JB, but I think it's perfectly fine to keep slinging picks at a RB.  You never know when you stumble upon a Irving, Achane, Kyren later or you're in position to land a Gibbs type.  

These guys phase out, come age 28-30 they're on the downturn unless you found yourself a Barkley or Henry.  

 

[mav1234]

20 minutes ago, CanadianCat said:

Chuba makes more sense if only looking at player vs player. Chuba is not getting traded given his contract. 

 

He is unlikely to be someone anyone else wants, but he isn't particularly valuable to us right now, compared to Rico.

[PNW_PantherMan]

12 minutes ago, ForJimmy said:

If I was told we could sign Rico on a cheap 1 year deal, use him up while Chuba was hurt and grab some wins with him and then flip him for a pick I’d be thrilled. We don’t need to be shortsighted like we have in the past. 

I'd argue that blowing up the season for a 4th round pick is pretty short sighted.  Rico is the most productive offensive player we have.  Unless you're in favor of firing everyone, I don't see how you can think this is rational.  If Canales is going to work they need to build something this season.  Not strip it for day 3 picks.

[mrcompletely11]

30 minutes ago, PNW_PantherMan said:

So we're tanking now at 4-4?

yes

 

 

thats a joke btw

Edited October 30, 2025 by mrcompletely11

[mav1234]

29 minutes ago, ForJimmy said:

We aren’t a playoff team and he walks for nothing after this year. Any player that’s in his last year and we don’t plan on extending should be worth looking at for picks. 

As crazy as it is we are still in the playoff hunt as far as the team is concerned. Yes, fans have written playoffs off since week 1. But that's not how the team does or should see it.

It depends what teams would offer, but I don't think his loss this year is worth a 5th or a 6th. I'm not even sure I'd do a 4th (but definitely higher than that). And I doubt anyone gives us more than that...

[t96]

Get a 2nd from the Chiefs

[PNW_PantherMan]

You don't have to give Dowdle a contract to get value out of him.  He's already provided an insane amount of value in 8 games.  We have him under contract for 9 more.  A 4th round pick?  Not enough.  I'd deal Chuba for that though.

[csx]

Am I the only one who looked at the other posts from that Twitter account?