Folks, we have to discuss this. (we really do)

[Guest Spot On Dtan]

Pretty simple stuff....CJ is the DE building block, at 25 has earned/deserves the expectations placed on him...we are going with that and the league took notice (Osi, and others I'm sure) No apologies there, it's a risk, yet it's a good move IMO. No way to judge until the season starts and we'll see if he has solid help on the line.

Deangelo? Same thing, yet a little different.....all production until an injury last year, but has half the wear and tear of any full time starter, and we all know it...The injury last year was a relief in a way, less miles put on when the ship was already taking on water. We'll have a good idea about this deal half way into this season. I don't see any evidence he has lost anything at this point. We'll have to wait for some regular season games to see what he can do. Until then? Think about your own tough free agent decisions coming up....Let alone the fact that every other decent RB now wants the cash..CJ in Tenn., Bradshaw in NY and Forte in Chicago come to mind...Only thing is Carolina wanted to reward Deangelo.......I like that.

LB contracts? An issue there? Insane......we are set and in great shape, even if injuries come into play. Don't need any time for reflection there....

Kicker? Well I hated to see Kasay go, but the dual roster positions had to end.....ever pulled for a team with a shaky kicker? Sucks...sucks bad.....I like the veteran route, let's worry about other things...This will evolve kick-by-kick, if he settles into the same "money" mode Kasay used to occupy, then the money is worth it, no question. This ain't a cap buster, even if it seems steep.

I'm happy to sit back and watch what happens....The big moves are over. Let's see what the new coaching staff can do with it all.

And that's your prerogative.

But don't say I didn't warn you.

I'm telling you.

These chickens will come home to roost.

[rodeo]

Quoting Charlie Sheen catchphrases is the anti-swag.

[mercules20]

quit fugging bumping this you dumbasses

[Guest Spot On Dtan]

Quoting Charlie Sheen catchphrases is the anti-swag.

Objectivity, my friend.

Objectivity trumps all.

Even your precious "swag."

Bear with me folks.

We can get through this.

Together.

[Kurb]

Falcons have been to 1 Superbowl in approx 50 some years of existence.

Falcons have been to the Playoffs around 6 times in 50 years.

Panthers have been to 1 Superbowl in approx 15 years.

Panthers have been to the Playoffs 4 times in approx 15 years.

Not really in a position to give franchise building advice are ya ?