Panthers have a Jalen Coker problem.

[jb2288]

2 hours ago, jtm said:

Reality check - XL and Coker have almost the same production the past two years.  I'm pulling for Coker and I think he can be a great tandem with TMac, but let's tap the breaks on giving him a big payday.  The NFL is littered with WRs that have 500 yards receiving and hit a big game every once and a while.  

I haven't bothered to look up the actual % but just from watching every game past 2 years I would imagine their snap count is almost 2:1 for XL 

[fieryprophet]

Bryce's contract has zero influence on Coker, period. If you think otherwise than you are just revealing your ignorance on how all of this works behind the scenes; QB contracts are basically a different tier that can also be utilized to reallocate resources when needed via restructures (see Brees and Saints.)

The ERFA status simply gives the team a "declare your interest in keeping this player" due date, that is all. The numbers are irrelevant for any long-term plans, they are just a placeholder until both sides agree to a new contract if so desired.

[cranky]

4 hours ago, jtm said:

Reality check - XL and Coker have almost the same production the past two years.  I'm pulling for Coker and I think he can be a great tandem with TMac, but let's tap the breaks on giving him a big payday.  The NFL is littered with WRs that have 500 yards receiving and hit a big game every once and a while.  

Not really the same production when you account for playing time. Coker has slightly better production playing half the snaps of XL.

I'm a big fan of Coker - he just needs to stay healthy.