Worrying about Cam leaving in 4 years

[Happy Panther]

It's 3 per the CBA. Not allowed prior to this.

Thanks

[jtnc]

We can't renegotiate his contract until after three years.

[Dpantherman]

Never happen (of course anything is possible, but still)

[CatMan72]

Like others have said, the Panthers would have to really go out of their way to piss Cam off and cause him to want out... as a general rule elite QB's don't want to leave the place they've had success in unless they are driven out.

[Easyt65]

We are already 'worrying' about Cam leaving in FOUR (4) Years?! SERIOUSLY?!

Although there ain't a whole lot of comparison, the 1st year we brought in DelHomme he had a really good year. although he was already under contract, we 'rewarded' him for that good year with a massive new contract rather than giving him a 'bonus'. The following year, DelHomme pretty much $ucked. Part of the reason Jake did so well that 1st year IMO, and only OE of the reasons) is because he came out of nowhere (off the bench) to start. There ain't a whole lot of film on Cam yet. Let's see how teams adjust and how well he plays next year / how well teams play against him next year.

Also, he has played well, beter than expected, but he hasn't won squat. When I was stationed in Ga, I could go to Atlanta's stadium before Vick was drafted, buy a $20 nose-bleed seat, and move down to the 50-yard line to watch the game. After Vick was drafted, the fans were excited, the place was packed (no moving down from the nose-bleed seats anymore)...but they still never won Squat!

- Cam is electric, plays well, has fans excited, is putting butts in the seats...but hasn't won squat. (Do I think he will? Probably so, and he has more talent IMO than Vick.)

Bottom Line: Cam's status as a Panther is not at risk, as you pointed out, for 4 more years, so why are we even beginning to worry about that now?! We should be focusing on getting healthy, assembling the best talent we can, and winning more than 5 games a season...which has been a while now. :cool:

[Happy Panther]

We are already 'worrying' about Cam leaving in FOUR (4) Years?! SERIOUSLY?!

Cam's status as a Panther is not at risk, as you pointed out, for 4 more years, so why are we even beginning to worry about that now?!

It's something people have been discussing. And this is a discussion forum.

Cam is already looking like the definition of a true franchise QB. A once in a lifetime find. Fingers crossed.

As someone who goes to games its an issue I'm interested in.

[neverlosethefeeling]

If Hurney's still here by that time, Cam will be, too. If nothing else, Hurney knows how to keep the players on the team that he wants on the team (see: This past offseason). Cam leaving is likely not something you'll ever have to worry about. I find it hard to believe they'll even let his contract expire without renegotiating it first.

[Delhommey]

I don't want Cam to die!

[Seltzer]

Worrying about what might happen with Cam 4 years from now is like worrying about an asteroid annihilating mankind in 2015. Could it happen? Yes, but both have about the same odds.

You also stand a 1 in 280,000 chance of being struck by lightning this year. Don't go outside

[Happy Panther]

This is like worrying about an asteroid annihilating mankind in 2015. Could it happen? Yes, but both have about the same odds.

This compares to the odds of Cam leaving?

:confused:

[Seltzer]

My point is that Cam leaving the Panthers after 4 years is on par with an asteroid hitting the Earth- yes, you are correct.

This isn't the NBA of MLB where the big-market teams are the only true contenders. GB won the SB last year, and they are the smallest market in the NFL.

Every team can compete and pay their players. Players from smaller markets can get national endorsement deals b/c the league is so popular everywhere.

People still seem to be paranoid b/c of Peppers leaving. First off, Peppers is the only Panther player ever to leave just b/c he didn't want to be in Charlotte. Other players may have had issues with the coaches, etc., but I don't think that made any difference to Peppers. Look at what a mess Chicago is right now with the coaching staff/front office.

I don't think anyone will truly know exactly why he left except Peppers. All we can do is specualte.

I think something happened during the 2007 season when he only had 2.5 sacks. That was the year Jenkins said he questioned the "heart" on the team and seemed to be calling out Peppers. Peppers never seemed to be "all-in" after that. And honestly he did seem to be "all-in" before, at least to me.

During 2008, he never really talked to the media, and he waved to the crowd after the 2008 Playoff debacle like he was never going to be back.

Hurney forced him to stay during 2009, and even though he played well enough to get a contract, you could tell he could give 2 craps about the team or the city.

Also, before the 2008 season JR called him out about being a leader. Just don't think Peppers wanted that role. And still doesn't. One of the greatest physical talents ever, but little heart.

Look at Newton now. He has unwordly talent and unwordly heart to match it. Will be a Panther for life.

[joemac]

I'm not worried about Cam leaving. By the time his contract is up we will be a juggernaut, and Cam seems like the type of dude who would want to continue what he's starting here in Charlotte.

[Gazi]

what the f**k is wrong with people? the guy who was poo on by every team except the one that took him #1 overall and risked everything on him would leave?

#1s don't leave cause they want to leave. they usually leave cause they suck. franchise QB is here to stay

really?! this is the second thread on this.

[Peppers90 NC]

Four years from now is nothing we should worry about or even try to forecast.