Rico Dowdle sounds like he’s gone

[h0llywood]

It’s a really good free agent class for running backs this year so good luck to Rico. I hope we can replace him with Isaiah Pacheco.

[ProcessBlue2]

His production dropped off after he won the job. He padded his stats against some bad defenses and I think Chuba was hurt to start the season which impacted him early.

Let him go. Draft another RB in the middle to late rounds to mix in with Hubbard, Brooks, Etienne 

Or see if we can get a deal on a young FA. Breece Hall, Tyler Allgeier, Pacheco, Sean Tucker, Javonte Williams, Jerome Ford, and a bunch of others are all free agents this year.

Edited 3 hours ago by ProcessBlue2

[UnluckyforSome]

He is directly responsible for 2 wins at least. That said, best of luck to you, sir.

[Jackson113.2]

[T-Wazzle]

Thanks for what you did vs the cowboys. 

Bye.

[WarPanthers89]

I really hate it when he has an attitude like we did him dirty or something. He was given an opportunity, he made himself some money and we had a great season. His performance dwindled down the stretch and anyone with two eyes could see it. It comes across very me centered rather than being a team player. Chubba never complained once throughout the season.

[Gapanthersfan]

 Always very shaky in blitz pickup. VERY few RBs are worth giving big contracts to, and he’s not the one. 

[rmoneyg35]

I like the guy but sorry, what team is going to sign him and give him more carries than what he probably would have here? If Chuba gets hurt then he’s getting those reps. Personally I think Etienne will be a solid back up for us who could end up being a starter. He’s a solid player all around. We still have Brooks too who still has a chance of being a good Rb despite injuries. We’ve seen players come back from worse. The odds might be low but there’s still a chance. If our offensive line is good then  having a good RB isn’t a big deal. Honestly I would just use the money on another position. I’m fine with Chuba, Etienne and brooks. We can always draft a rb in later rounds or UDFA. It’s an easy position to fill.

[Daddy_Uncle]

41 minutes ago, outlaw4 said:

Remember when people wanted to get rid of Chuba for Rico? That was a thing.

We can find some fresh legs in the draft. Just don't use a high pick on one. 

I'd be fine with getting rid of both

[RJK]

He was never coming back. Already paid chuba and Rico played himself into a nice contract the panthers can’t/won’t match 

[TylerDurden]

I like Rico, but there was a clear drop off after Chuba healed up.  It wasn’t that he wasn’t producing anymore bc he wasn’t getting the carries, bc several games down the stretch I kept asking myself, “why is Rico in there when he looks slow and banged up?” and Canales kept giving him the ball at expense of Chuba’s carries.  He wasn’t never the same after he was on the injury report.  The big rushing games he had, you could see he had the juice from the first touch.  That juice wasn’t there anymore down the stretch, so making him the featured back getting the bulk of the carries wouldn’t have made his production any better.  I like him but we have Chuba and two young guys in Etienne, who always looks explosive (but please get him off punt returns lol), and Brooks coming back, so best of luck Rico.

[UnluckyforSome]

29 minutes ago, h0llywood said:

It’s a really good free agent class for running backs this year so good luck to Rico. I hope we can replace him with Isaiah Pacheco.

There are some really good options that are on the FA list at the moment. I wouldn't mind getting Algiers as a change-up bruiser. Gainwell is also on the list and has value in the passing game as well.

[X-Clown]

27 minutes ago, ProcessBlue2 said:

His production dropped off after he won the job. He padded his stats against some bad defenses and I think Chuba was hurt to start the season which impacted him early.

Let him go. Draft another RB in the middle to late rounds to mix in with Hubbard, Brooks, Etienne 

Or see if we can get a deal on a young FA. Breece Hall, Tyler Allgeier, Pacheco, Sean Tucker, Javonte Williams, Jerome Ford, and a bunch of others are all free agents this year.

Give me Tyler Allegeier, he’s money in short yardage and has no fumbles in four years (737 touches). I don’t think his cost would be too high.

[PadresPanthersFan]

Good for him. He earned his bag just not with us. 

We should be just fine with Hubbard, Etienne and hopefully brooks. 

Maybe sign another low cost 1 year prove it deal for another rb if brooks doesn't look ready