This Bryce Guy (General BY Discussion)

[PNW_PantherMan]

32 minutes ago, mav1234 said:

There's no reason to pick the option up mid season, is there?

Not unless you want his performance to fall of a cliff.  Bryce only plays well when he's in danger.

[SmokinwithWilly]

1 hour ago, Jon Snow said:

I'm talking about a serious option. Not someone you pulled from the bargain bin.

I was trying to joke a little. Everyone has been so serious lately. 

[mrcompletely11]

3 minutes ago, PNW_PantherMan said:

Not unless you want his performance to fall of a cliff.  Bryce only plays well when he's in danger.

I would wait until the day of accessing all options at this point

[CPF4LIFE]

The 5th year Almost guarantees we are resigning rico because no way they think this kid can function without a run game right? 

[mrcompletely11]

11 minutes ago, CPF4LIFE said:

The 5th year Almost guarantees we are resigning rico because no way they think this kid can function without a run game right? 

Its the Panthers way

[CRA]

6 minutes ago, CPF4LIFE said:

The 5th year Almost guarantees we are resigning rico because no way they think this kid can function without a run game right? 

well, the Panther way.....would be to invest big money into not one but two running backs.  Despite, Rico sort of being living walking proof.....you don't need to because you can find RBs.  

or just watch any RB go down and see dudes produce behind them without a huge drop off outside of maybe 2 or 3 guys. 

[PNW_PantherMan]

I predict we let Rico walk for a big contract in FA.  We will roll into next season with Chuba and Brooks.  If Brooks isn't healthy then it will be ETN.  God help us all.

[SmokinwithWilly]

1 minute ago, CRA said:

well, the Panther way.....would be to invest big money into not one but two running backs.  Despite, Rico sort of being living walking proof.....you don't need to because you can find RBs.  

or just watch any RB go down and see dudes produce behind them without a huge drop off outside of maybe 2 or 3 guys. 

Keep getting guys on a 1 year prove it deal and let someone else pay the big money contract. A strong offensive line will get you good RB production. 

[CRA]

2 minutes ago, SmokinwithWilly said:

Keep getting guys on a 1 year prove it deal and let someone else pay the big money contract. A strong offensive line will get you good RB production. 

well, there is a talk about what they should do....and a talk about what we think they will do.  Both different. 

When is the last time the Panthers were presented with paying a RB vs managing the RB spot for cheap and made the cheap smart play.     RBs and D have been the primary driver in all but  1 win this season.  

I think the setup is for the Panthers to be super dumb.   Pay Rico.  Extend Bryce.  Then next year, you don't get the luck and outlier performances we are seeing this season.  Predictable Panthers will be predictable. 

[PanthersATL]

2 hours ago, Jon Snow said:

I'm talking about a serious option. Not someone you pulled from the bargain bin.

Testaverde?

(I'll see myself out)

[ForJimmy]

27 minutes ago, CRA said:

well, there is a talk about what they should do....and a talk about what we think they will do.  Both different. 

When is the last time the Panthers were presented with paying a RB vs managing the RB spot for cheap and made the cheap smart play.     RBs and D have been the primary driver in all but  1 win this season.  

I think the setup is for the Panthers to be super dumb.   Pay Rico.  Extend Bryce.  Then next year, you don't get the luck and outlier performances we are seeing this season.  Predictable Panthers will be predictable. 

Donte Foreman is a recent example. Offered him a cheap deal but he decided to test the market. I doubt we sign Rico as he was always a one year rental. Chuba is starting to outplay him as he gets healthy. I think Chuba is our main RB next year like the previous year. 

[frankw]

I like the potential of Etienne a lot. He has an impressive burst and he's young.

[Bear Hands]

1 hour ago, PNW_PantherMan said:

I predict we let Rico walk for a big contract in FA.  We will roll into next season with Chuba and Brooks.  If Brooks isn't healthy then it will be ETN.  God help us all.

I'm not so sure Rico even gets a big contract.  He hit the star in mario kart for 3 weeks but has settled a bit.  Still pretty impressive but I don't see any team paying a 28 y/o guy a hefty contract beyond 2 years.

He's probably looking at max 2 years, 8-9 mil per with an out in the second year.  Probably in a BAL/HOU/KC type situation. The only major RB contracts are outliers (CMC/Saquan/Henry)..the top tier backs are in that $11-15 mil annual range.  The solid starter/head of committee guys are in that 4-10 mil range.  

Hubbard is around 8 mil per but we clearly want him around. 

So you're right, don't see paying both to take up 16 mil combined next season so he'll probably be elsewhere while we have Etienne/Brooks coming in (and maybe another rookie) 

 

[PNW_PantherMan]

2 minutes ago, Bear Hands said:

He hit the star in mario kart for 3 weeks but has settled a bit.

Lmao