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Well listening to (I believe Jonathan Alexander) a podcast, I heard that only around 11 mil is really usable anyway because of the necessity to sign rookie contracts, and have a little in reserve. We really can't afford Garrapolo or Mayfield right now without some type of massive upheaval in the ranks of personnel (not them and Darnold). It's too much money.

Everytime I see this thread title I can't help but think: No, he's not going to be crying because he's going to be laughing his way all the way to the bank!

Yes, it's really outlandish if one really reflects upon it; they're in tank-the-season-mode in April (March, February, January...). I would've said "unbelievable", but I'm not surprised--or shocked, really considering the world we live in today.

The market was probably a little cooler than he thought, but he wasn't coming back here regardless.

It won't be the "same" mistake if we're not giving up draft capital. It's not really even the same with a little draft capital and Darnold's contract. It would be horrific--absurd to trade for him, give up draft capital, and keep Darnold's contract on the books. But we can't realistically afford that so I'm not too worried.

And let me add this here for Pickett fans "I wanna go on the record about this, too,” he said while referencing the 2016 photo of Pickett and Rhule at Temple University. “And fans, you can come at me if I’m wrong on this. I will be shocked if the Panthers pick Kenny Pickett at six. I will be shocked. I wanna put that out on the record so anyone can challenge me when it happens." -Jonathan Alexander https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2022/04/15/panthers-kenny-pickett-2022-nfl-draft-charlotte-observer/

Personally, I just can't fathom how anyone can knowingly and willingly be happy going into the season with Darnold as the starter. I could accept it, but I damned sure wouldn't be happy about it, and I just can't be happy going on these turrible (in Barkley's voice) losing streaks during the season. There's NOTHING that makes me want to see the encore act of last season, playoffs or not. Darnold was awful! That being said, if we have to give up draft picks for Gee or Nayfield, I'll suffer through it (but still won't be happy about it).

Wins the job? From who, a rookie? If Jimmy G is here, he will be the starter, period! If we win 9 games, so be it! Unlike some, I'm not going to cry over wins. You play and deal with what comes about regardless like you do every season. Pros are NOT going to tank. Nobody's going into the season with the mindset to lose.

It's worth it just not to see Darnold starting for us this year. Let's not pretend like Jimmy Gee ain't better than Sam DarNo. Darnold has thrown more INTs since he's been in the league than anybody...but Baker Mayfield.

If we can get him without giving up draft capital, that's fine. If we have to give up a day 3 pick next year and include Darnold's contract this year, I'll give a disingenuous smile (especially if it's a 4th) and bear it.

Rhule knows that he won't stay unemployed for long, plus he really doesn't have to work again in life if he so chooses.

The Carolina Appaloosas incoming

This is Tepper's team, and he has let everyone know it by his actions. He has no allegiance to Sam Mills' saying. He wants to put his brand on the team.

Well, they do suck, and I'm not going to say that this hasn't affected my relative disinterest to the draft lead-up, but I've had so many other things to concern myself with this off-season. Truth be told, I'm kinda glad that I haven't been all into it with baited breath because the waiting can drive you crazy. As always, I'll accept what comes, but I'm hoping for a trade down and Corral. I don't predict a damn thing but a good player in the draft.

Tepper probably wanted to do away with it from the first time he set foot in BoA Stadium. Maybe it's a Jerry Richardson thing...I mean, he's pretty much gotten rid of all vestiges of the old regime and this is the cherry on top--his prerogative.

I'm thinking that money is for Duane Brown.

And for the record, I don't know want Jimmy Gee either.

Baker really doesn't want to be here. Even in his latest interview, he mentioned Seattle as a possibility. I hope the "mutual disinterest" thing is real.

The Brand sucks ass (pun intended)!

I don't know, man, anyone that can throw more INTs than Sam Darnold (as well as any other QB) since 2018 has to adjust more than their suck-ass attitude.

Mayfield is not a good QB. If we trade anything hire than a day 3 pick in draft capital for either one of them, I'm going to give up hope on the FO. A 4th is still unacceptable, really, but I'll stomach it if Darnold is gone.

The link didn't work for me. You mean, it's really "The Brand"? Surely you're jesting.