Statistical reasons to Scratch Ickey from returning as a LT--Even in 2027

[raleigh-panther]

On 1/31/2026 at 8:05 AM, MHS831 said:

I see your view, but the fact that the time of recovery is straddling a contract makes it interesting/complicated.  Those other OL in this report are older players...but I would not want to be Morgan.  I would base my decisions on the statistical probabilities.  I would move him to guard--I would have considered it anyway if a better OT came our way.

Sometimes, a franchise has to cut bait and move on

icky is serviceable but he has flaws  

this isn’t a guard or a linebacker, or a safety

it is a blind side protector of a very tiny qb

Too. Moton is also getting older and he missed some games or parts of games this year   As that knee wears down, we know the end of that story 

and Christiansen is coming off an Achilles injury 

All of this means, we have one clear swing tackle in Yosh, and doubt he is an every down player and if he goes down, then what ?  

if I’m the Panthers, I go best available tackle in rd 1 or 2 and pick up free agents for backups 

keep the strengths strong    It isn’t like the team has Josh Allen behind that line either 

 

[raleigh-panther]

On 2/1/2026 at 9:35 AM, Panthero said:

Based on these numbers, Id cut the guy if you can avoid paying him 17 million for a 5th year.

Exactly right 

[flagfootballcoach28]

I’d love for us to take a hard look at ASU’s LT Max Iheanachor. He dominated Senior Bowl practice and the game. 

[Johnstonny]

6 hours ago, MHS831 said:

Whether or not this is true, it is how we have to approach it.  he is like the girlfriend who said, "I need some space for a while."  A while?  She is GONE, buddy.  Deal with the loss and move on.  Give yourself a moment of silence and lick your wounds and get back on the dating sites.  (Sniff, Sniff)

Yuuuup.