First Impressions: Dave Gettleman

[TheRumGone]

Pic from the team site article about the press conference (link)

Richardson and Morrison look pretty pleased. What do you suppose Rivera's thinking?

poo just got Real.

[rayzor]

Pic from the team site article about the press conference (link)

Richardson and Morrison look pretty pleased. What do you suppose Rivera's thinking?

"dangit, i bet he's got that list of coaches in his front pocket!"

[frash.exe]

Pic from the team site article about the press conference (link)

Richardson and Morrison look pretty pleased. What do you suppose Rivera's thinking?

"i better come up with a 2nd facial expression and quick"

[TheMaulClaw]

I thought he did as well as he possibly could considering it's his introduction the Charlotte media as well as being a GM. It was a big day for him, and he handled it like a pro. I think he has a good approach to it. I liked when he said he wouldn't "throw the baby out with the bath water." He's going to have some goals and the current staff can either hit the goals, or nothing personal we're just going into a different direction.

[ladypanther]

I just watched the press conference. When I saw how long the video was, thought I would only watch a little of it....could not imagine wanting to watch the entire thing. Well, I watched it all and was sorry when it ended. I like this guy. I like his experience, like his philosophy, like his confidence and humility.

Sounds like his experience is rich. Loved what he said about why he asked to take a step back in the organization last year. Loved that he said his job is to make everyone better, including RR. He gave me the feeling he just might do it. He gave compliments but not empty ones. He seems smart, tough, direct, fair, and that he has paid his dues and acquired the tools necessary to be successful at this level.

Anyone who has not taken the time to watch his press conference should. Obviously....I like this hire.

[nagai]

I really like the guy.

I think he has a great attitude, one that's perfect for a GM. He's willing to look at things objectively and call a spade a spade, at the same time, he's inclusive and wants to listen to everybody. I would love to work for someone like this.

For once, I also think that this hire may foretell who the panthers will draft. A guard at 14? Worse things can happen.

Edit: Scratch that, even Hutch didn't get drafted until the 17th pick. Guards just aren't valued that highly. I wouldn't mind trading up to grab Fisher though! We could also trade down and pick Warmack with better value, but if you really like the guy, you're always gambling with a move like that.

[SOJA]

I no longer do first impressions. Let's see how he evaluates talent, drafts, and ultimately how he shapes our team via cutting and signing free agents. Not trying to discourage honest conversation, I just can't make a decision on him just by what he says. I will say thank god we didn't keep Brandon Beane.

Edit: "I need more information." = Our cap looks like absolute poo and I don't want to admit it.

[SIGCHI222]

I just watched the press conference. When I saw how long the video was, thought I would only watch a little of it....could not imagine wanting to watch the entire thing. Well, I watched it all and was sorry when it ended. I like this guy. I like his experience, like his philosophy, like his confidence and humility.

Sounds like his experience is rich. Loved what he said about why he asked to take a step back in the organization last year. Loved that he said his job is to make everyone better, including RR. He gave me the feeling he just might do it. He gave compliments but not empty ones. He seems smart, tough, direct, fair, and that he has paid his dues and acquired the tools necessary to be successful at this level.

Anyone who has not taken the time to watch his press conference should. Obviously....I like this hire.

Got to agree with you. I could have listened to Gettleman talk all afternoon. Each statement peeled back another layer. He admitted he was discouraged if not disgruntled about "not getting a sniff" at the other GM jobs last year, knew some would think because of his age that he would be a "dinosaur" or "grumpy". Loved 2 things more than any other..."If it's a situation where I have to make a unilateral decision, that's a part of the gig. That's my job. That's what Mr. Richardson has hired me to do." and, "I believe in faith, family and football."

Very pleased from what I saw today. Stated he was already too busy to exchange pleasantries with JR.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner.

[frash.exe]

alright I've finally got around to listening to it and I'm like 2 minutes in

it is getting harder and harder to make out what jerry richardson says with every annual press conference

[frash.exe]

Gettleman's 61, looks like he's 50

[frash.exe]

I'm going to interpret "I need more information" to "it's a fuging mess" on the cap situation

Straight from one of the most well-reputed executives in the league if you're still on the fence about Hurney

[carolina-chuck]

Love tha man's accent. Oh we gonna get along just fine.

[PanthersAlv]

I like what was said. I liked how it was said.

But, I also don't wanna go all "SUPPER BOWL!!!".

I mean a lot of us liked what RR "said" when he first showed up, and well... yeah.

I have had faith for awhile, and still do. But, I'm just getting a little jaded and wanna see something before I go all in on.

Things seem to be bright for the future if things work out though.

[jarhead]

All I can say is I will wait and see.I think the real question is he a JR puppet or a real GM?