Farewell to Jon Beason

[MadHatter]

We should also remember how Jon handled Luke coming in here and taking his spot.  He could not have handled that situation with more class. 

 

I look forward to the day Beason has his number retired here.

 

Not a chance that Beason's number gets retired.  He did not do enough to come close to warranting that honor.

[fieryprophet]

It hurts, but it's for the best. He deserves to play, he absolutely deserves to have the opportunity to play at his best. He wasn't going to get that here. No one should be bitter or angry about this, it's part of the business.

[Cary Kollins]

Not a chance that Beason's number gets retired. He did not do enough to come close to warranting that honor.

Yeah I have to agree, I thought that after I made the post.

Will always be a fan favorite though, and one of the "if only he hadn't gotten injured" type players.

[MHS831]

Now go out and punish the rest of the NFC South when you play them.

[Mr. Scot]

New Panthers fan, aye?

'Non-Panthers fan' would be more accurate, I think. Or just 'troll' for short.

[Jeff L]

It is my fault he is getting traded...  Just got my new 52 jersey in the mail last week!!!

 

I hope the move to New York kick starts his career and he does well!

[ckad79]

Meh, I felt worse after Pep left.

 

Peppers didn't want to be here for the long haul. He made that clear.

 

For me, it's always tougher to see guys leave who really love their team and their city and want to play there forever. I wish Beason could retire a Panther, but this is the nature of the business. Simply put, Beason signed a big contract, got banged up and is losing his role on this team.

[MHS831]

We should also remember how Jon handled Luke coming in here and taking his spot.  He could not have handled that situation with more class. 

 

I look forward to the day Beason has his number retired here.

I talked to Beason after he was first moved to OLB a few years ago.  He was positive and upbeat.  Then he sang Luke's praises and accepted a lesser role. 

 

He was with Davis throughout his rehab.

 

Beason will be better in the middle, but I have to wonder how his body has held up through several years of the pounding a MLB gets. 

 

I hope he fires that Defense up in NY and takes it to the Saints, Falcons, and Bucs.  He will bring them knowledge and leadership.

[KendrickPanther]

Jon Beason will always be a legend to me. Gave everything he had, even when he had nothing to give.

 

[thefuzz]

I'm glad for him to get a shot, something that wasn't going to happen here.

 

 

Great player his first few years.

 

No trouble off the field.

 

Class act when transitioning Luke into his spot.

 

Took a paycut so something like this could happen.

 

Long term he helped the team.

 

This is exactly what I would have hoped to do in Beasons and DG's spot.

 

Good luck Jon.

[MHS831]

It is my fault he is getting traded...  Just got my new 52 jersey in the mail last week!!!

 

I hope the move to New York kick starts his career and he does well!

It will be a classic.  Not to worry. 

[frash.exe]

If it were up to the fans to retire jerseys, we'd be out of numbers by thanksgiving

[pantherclaw]

As I've stated in two other threads....

I love Jon Beason. He if the very definition of a pro football player, great leader/man.

I pray for nothing less than the best for him in New York.

Thanks for all the great memories Jon.

You are and will be missed.

[TheRumGone]

i woke up sad