Panthers signing Bridgewater, "letting" Newton seek a trade

Cobra Mgr · 03-17-2020, 11:59 AM

Déjà Bru · 03-19-2020, 03:46 PM

This is interesting: "It's a quick reversal for the Panthers, who just weeks ago insisted they wanted to keep Newton in Carolina. On Tuesday, the team announced it agreed to let the 2015 NFL MVP seek a trade, an announcement Newton subsequently said was forced upon him."

rudel.dietrich · 03-19-2020, 03:59 PM

With the QB shuffle I think the Panthers are thinking they want to punt on the next 1-2 seasons and go through a rebuild.

Cobra Mgr · 03-19-2020, 05:41 PM

I don't think this is surprising seeing as they signed Teddy for 3 yrs at the same rate as Cam would get this year. That gives them surety for future payrolls.

Local media are pitching a fit because of what the front office was saying prior to this. They repeatedly said they wanted Cam back. My answer to them is, "if you believed them, why did you ask them multiple times?" They obviously didn't trust them or else, answering once would suffice. So why are you now acting so shocked?

My problem w/the front office is the shady way they are letting these vets go. The rebuild is probably happening a year too late. It was delayed in hopes Cam would be healthy a full year. They aren't making the same mistake twice. You spend billions on a purchase, you want to put your fingerprints on it. So no one should fault or blame Tepper for going this route.

But he shouldn't be telling the public these divorces are mutual if they weren't. When fan favorites like Cam & Olsen are contradicting those press releases, it turns the public sentiment against you. And it tells players across the league "Don't trust me." Players that were locally popular and worked in the community like these 2 should be treated with more dignity and honesty even if the present regime did not bring them to Charlotte.

I can tell you, the majority of people in North Carolina aren't cold business thinkers, particularly with sports. Places like Boston & New York love the ones that bring titles. In NC, they love you because you made a home here. Being a neighbor means something. Cam & Greg were neighbors, not employees. Carolina have a long tolerance for losers. We don't have a long tolerance for losing jerks.

Be honest. Tepper & Rhule, you have every right to strip this thing to the foundation and star anew. As sentimental as I might be about Panther players, I recognize, long term, these changes are the way to go. I can be patient waiting to see how this plays out in 2022-23. But I'm not here for the bull. Be straightforward and stop trying to spin stuff. Be men, stand up for your choices whether they are popular or not, and stop trying to make other players look like the bad guys that didn't want to stay here. Tell the truth. You felt it was time for them to go.

dkgo · 03-19-2020, 07:51 PM

I don't see how anything they are doing indicates a "rebuild." The only thing that really hurts from this off-season is Kuechly retiring which obviously no one wanted.

Cam isn't the Cam of 2015. Teddy is a better QB going into next year. At the time they wanted him back but then Teddy became available on the market and signed for a very reasonable price.

Olsen was constantly flirting with leaving for the announcers booth. He's 35 and has just 1000 yards over the past three seasons. Again, not the Olsen of 2015.

03-17-2020, 11:59 AM	#1
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 6,373	Panthers signing Bridgewater, "letting" Newton seek a trade End of an era....... __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016

03-19-2020, 03:46 PM	#2
Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States Posts: 10,456	This is interesting: "It's a quick reversal for the Panthers, who just weeks ago insisted they wanted to keep Newton in Carolina. On Tuesday, the team announced it agreed to let the 2015 NFL MVP seek a trade, an announcement Newton subsequently said was forced upon him." __________________ - Bru

03-19-2020, 05:41 PM	#4
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 6,373	I don't think this is surprising seeing as they signed Teddy for 3 yrs at the same rate as Cam would get this year. That gives them surety for future payrolls. Local media are pitching a fit because of what the front office was saying prior to this. They repeatedly said they wanted Cam back. My answer to them is, "if you believed them, why did you ask them multiple times?" They obviously didn't trust them or else, answering once would suffice. So why are you now acting so shocked? My problem w/the front office is the shady way they are letting these vets go. The rebuild is probably happening a year too late. It was delayed in hopes Cam would be healthy a full year. They aren't making the same mistake twice. You spend billions on a purchase, you want to put your fingerprints on it. So no one should fault or blame Tepper for going this route. But he shouldn't be telling the public these divorces are mutual if they weren't. When fan favorites like Cam & Olsen are contradicting those press releases, it turns the public sentiment against you. And it tells players across the league "Don't trust me." Players that were locally popular and worked in the community like these 2 should be treated with more dignity and honesty even if the present regime did not bring them to Charlotte. I can tell you, the majority of people in North Carolina aren't cold business thinkers, particularly with sports. Places like Boston & New York love the ones that bring titles. In NC, they love you because you made a home here. Being a neighbor means something. Cam & Greg were neighbors, not employees. Carolina have a long tolerance for losers. We don't have a long tolerance for losing jerks. Be honest. Tepper & Rhule, you have every right to strip this thing to the foundation and star anew. As sentimental as I might be about Panther players, I recognize, long term, these changes are the way to go. I can be patient waiting to see how this plays out in 2022-23. But I'm not here for the bull. Be straightforward and stop trying to spin stuff. Be men, stand up for your choices whether they are popular or not, and stop trying to make other players look like the bad guys that didn't want to stay here. Tell the truth. You felt it was time for them to go. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016

03-19-2020, 03:59 PM	#3
rudel.dietrich Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Zürich, Switzerland Posts: 8,608 Infractions: 1/0 (0)	With the QB shuffle I think the Panthers are thinking they want to punt on the next 1-2 seasons and go through a rebuild.

03-19-2020, 07:51 PM	#5
dkgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,152	I don't see how anything they are doing indicates a "rebuild." The only thing that really hurts from this off-season is Kuechly retiring which obviously no one wanted. Cam isn't the Cam of 2015. Teddy is a better QB going into next year. At the time they wanted him back but then Teddy became available on the market and signed for a very reasonable price. Olsen was constantly flirting with leaving for the announcers booth. He's 35 and has just 1000 yards over the past three seasons. Again, not the Olsen of 2015.