My step by step to turning this franchise around.

[CharlottePanther]

A lot of times I brainstorm on how I would turn this franchise around if I was given the keys. This is not a knee jerk, hot headed solution. These are my steps I would execute to turn things around.

A. Start from scratch. I would immediately meet with key players and tell them upfront that my plan is to hit the reset button and there is a high chance a lot of these players will be traded and playing for a different franchise. I would let them know its not personal, I just have a different vision.

B. Players I would start shopping for a trade immediately; Jordan Gross, Steve Smith, Jonathan Stewart, Greg Hardy. I project I could get a 2nd rounder for Greg Hardy (would love a 1st but being realistic). 4th rounder for Smitty, 4th rounder for Stewart and 5th rounder for Gross. So that leaves me with a 1st rounder, two 2nd rounders, three 4th rounders, two 5th rounders and assuming we got a 6th for Beason, two 6th rounders. You know what that is? CAPITAL, draft wealth, leverage and flexibility. In return for all that draft power I get rid of a aging LT in the twilight of his career, a WR that is still solid but has lost a step, a young RB with a lot of talent but oft injured and a very young, dependable up and coming DE.

C. I hire Lovie Smith and bring in Hue Jackson for offensive coordinator. I would let Lovie know I would prefer he keep Sean Mcdermott due to how well our D is playing but would not force the issue and leave it up to him.

D. I call Hakeem Nicks agent on the first day of FA and do everything in my power to sign him. I then draft Sammy Watkins in the 1st round. With my two 2nd round picks I draft a LT and RT. I then trade one 4th, 5th and 6th rounder for a 3rd rounder, now I have two 3rd rounders and I still have a pick in the 4th, 5th and 6th round. I then proceed to draft RG and LG in the 3rd round. I then use my two 4th rounders on a CB and a QB to push Cam and potential replacement if he ends up being the next Russell Wilson and I find Cam is not the guy after surronding him with help. The rest of the draft picks I draft LB and O line depth.

E. Cut Fua and Byron Bell.

F. Re sign Ginn to a reasonable three year contract.

The end result is our defense might take a slight dip from being a top 5 D to a top 12 D due to the loss of Hardy. But with the addition of Nicks, Sammy Watkins, a ton of O line depth through the draft and the re signing of Ginn. We now have a potential top 12 offense paired with a top 12 defense with a new HC that is proven and has playoff victories under his belt along with a great and proven offensive mind in Hue Jackson.

There you have it folks. My step by step, completely level headed solution to turn this franchise around. ofcourse I understand this is assuming all these trades have a trading partner, but this is my vision for this franchise and no lie, if I won the mega millions, this is the very first thing I would do. I love this team that much, I would invest hundreds of millions to turn this team around. I would sign anything JR wanted me to sign to keep this team in Charlotte, even in my own blood if he wishes.

[TheRed]

This isn't Madden franchise mode.

[bigskypanthersguy]

What would the cap implications be of said trades?

[BANE]

There is a reason you(as well as all fans) aren't GM's in the NFL.

[CharlottePanther]

What would the cap implications be of said trades?

The only one that would be tricky is Stewie and his bloated contract, again im not naive in thinking this would all go according to plan but I dont think its unreasonable to think Smitty would fetch a 4th rounder, and I could get a 2nd rounder for Hardy as well as 5th rounder for Gross.

[Marguide]

Gross would instantly retire, so you'd get nothing there. Smith just might do the same. As to Stewart, nobody is going to trade for him until they see what he can do post-surgery.

 

And no, I don't see a 4th round QB pushing Cam. Not very likely you get any kind of quality in a QB in round 4 or beyond.

 

So I see a few fundamental flaws with your plan.

[Lemory]

Thank god you made this thread! I was just asking myself earlier today what you would do to turn this franchise around. I can sleep easy tonight.

[UNCrules2187]

[thegreatone1]

Hugh Jackson as '' offensive coordinator" no thanks.

Trade Steve smith? Then your left with brandon lafell. Who has not really proven to be reliable when you need him. And then your left with Greg olsen whose really been a good tight end. Draft a rookie wide receiver (not knowing how that will workout).

Ted gin I'm not sold yet. So, I would not give him a 3 year contract. I need to see more. It's been five games.

Your putting your offense in a position to get worse.

4th round pick on " back up qb" no thanks. Why not address other areas.

I agree that the offensive line needs to be upgraded. But you haven't even seen how Edmund kugbila will impact that offensive line yet.

[KJ89]

Hugh Jackson as '' offensive coordinator" no thanks.

[CelibatePimp]

You like making threads I see.... Can you give me your plan on how you intend to turn your bad threads around?

[Ruff]

Can't contact Hue until after the season. Also, how do we know Lovie wants Jackson?

A 5th for Gross? A 4th for Stew? A 2nd for Hardy?! Are you insane?

Also, Sean doesn't run a defense anywhere near Lovie. They would be hard pressed to work together.

[SauceBoss]

There is a reason you(as well as all fans) aren't GM's in the NFL.

Better planning than Hurney though

[footballisasport]

A lot of times I brainstorm on how I would turn this franchise around if I was given the keys. This is not a knee jerk, hot headed solution. These are my steps I would execute to turn things around.

A. Start from scratch. I would immediately meet with key players and tell them upfront that my plan is to hit the reset button and there is a high chance a lot of these players will be traded and playing for a different franchise. I would let them know its not personal, I just have a different vision.

B. Players I would start shopping for a trade immediately; Jordan Gross, Steve Smith, Jonathan Stewart, Greg Hardy. I project I could get a 2nd rounder for Greg Hardy (would love a 1st but being realistic). 4th rounder for Smitty, 4th rounder for Stewart and 5th rounder for Gross. So that leaves me with a 1st rounder, two 2nd rounders, three 4th rounders, two 5th rounders and assuming we got a 6th for Beason, two 6th rounders. You know what that is? CAPITAL, draft wealth, leverage and flexibility. In return for all that draft power I get rid of a aging LT in the twilight of his career, a WR that is still solid but has lost a step, a young RB with a lot of talent but oft injured and a very young, dependable up and coming DE.

C. I hire Lovie Smith and bring in Hue Jackson for offensive coordinator. I would let Lovie know I would prefer he keep Sean Mcdermott due to how well our D is playing but would not force the issue and leave it up to him.

D. I call Hakeem Nicks agent on the first day of FA and do everything in my power to sign him. I then draft Sammy Watkins in the 1st round. With my two 2nd round picks I draft a LT and RT. I then trade one 4th, 5th and 6th rounder for a 3rd rounder, now I have two 3rd rounders and I still have a pick in the 4th, 5th and 6th round. I then proceed to draft RG and LG in the 3rd round. I then use my two 4th rounders on a CB and a QB to push Cam and potential replacement if he ends up being the next Russell Wilson and I find Cam is not the guy after surronding him with help. The rest of the draft picks I draft LB and O line depth.

E. Cut Fua and Byron Bell.

F. Re sign Ginn to a reasonable three year contract.

The end result is our defense might take a slight dip from being a top 5 D to a top 12 D due to the loss of Hardy. But with the addition of Nicks, Sammy Watkins, a ton of O line depth through the draft and the re signing of Ginn. We now have a potential top 12 offense paired with a top 12 defense with a new HC that is proven and has playoff victories under his belt along with a great and proven offensive mind in Hue Jackson.

There you have it folks. My step by step, completely level headed solution to turn this franchise around. ofcourse I understand this is assuming all these trades have a trading partner, but this is my vision for this franchise and no lie, if I won the mega millions, this is the very first thing I would do. I love this team that much, I would invest hundreds of millions to turn this team around. I would sign anything JR wanted me to sign to keep this team in Charlotte, even in my own blood if he wishes.

 

What is wrong with Russel Wilson?

 

Do you realize that Russel, Colin, and Cam are much better QBs than Luck?