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Yep, this is the smart move. Of course, the guy in charge of making personnel decisions isn't likely to agree with us. I suspect Rhule will be bringing in a vet to compete with Darnold. Hopefully, without wasting anymore of the team's future draft picks.

Fortunately the pols know better.

Who really knows? How many fans would've figured JR was guilty of sexual harassment prior to the story going public? Tepper does act as if he's oblivious to the Panthers infamous history by aggressively pursuing a QB who has 22 women accusing him of being a sexual predator. We all know many diehard fans don't give a flip about Watson's sketchy behavior, they just want to win. Charlotte-Mecklenburg and NC voters might take a dimmer view of this situation when Tepper shows up with his hand out for a new stadium.

Yikes!

I know the NFL prohibits this, however... Jerry Richardson and David Tepper are a good argument for the Panthers to adopt the Green Bay Packers ownership model.

It is looking like the Saints and Panthers presentations did not wow Watson. His search has certainly widened from what we were recently led to believe was just a two horse race. TL/DR: Whatever Rhule and Tepper said or did in their meeting with Watson, it apparently wasn't good enough to seal the deal (for now anyway).

If fans know Watson and Newton are tight, why wouldn't Tepper? Especially when he's going into trade negotiations with Deshaun? We can all hate on Rhule, it's well deserved, but the blame rests w/Tepper for continuing to be so clueless as an owner.

Yeah, that's not gonna happen. Reality: If Tepper wins the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes, the Panthers are gonna get fleeced. Might as well announce: It's open season on Tepper and Rhule fellas! Release the hounds!

FIFY

Nah, everybody already knows Tepper and Rhule are the best combo since peanut butter and jelly.

Darkhorse in this race: After all is said and done, Deshaun and Houston resolve their differences and become best buddies.

With potentially 4 or 5 teams trying to win the Watson sweepstakes, chances are whoever "wins" is gonna have to overpay for him.

Probably pure speculation...

Alex, I'll take "Glutton for Punishment" for $200.00.

Add to OP's QB stat "the three ring circus variable" (Tepper, Rhule and Fitterer). I'm often amazed this team manages to find its way from the locker room to the field on Sundays. Since Tepper bought the team (2018) Panthers have: - The worst NFCS record - The 3rd worst NFC record - The 5th worst NFL record* *Jaguars, Jets, Lions and Giants https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/worst-record-by-a-nfl-team-since-2018

Seems so obvious and yet so simple. However, after almost 4 years of ownership, this obvious solution continues to elude David "Man of Balls" Tepper.

I'm starting to get the distinct impression that Matt "Jay-Z" Rhule was lying to us 1000% when he said his plan was working.

What ever happened to Rhule's original plan? The one where he methodically builds a team over several seasons from the ground up. It now appears Rhule is leveling everything he constructed during season 1 and 2. TL/DR: Starting to get the distinct impression Rhule doesn't have a plan and may not know what he's doing.

I can't envision Watson looking at what's happening in Carolina and thinking to himself "Carolina is where I can take my game to the next level".

Looks like the Panthers might end up selling the farm to lay an egg.

Quote of the Day.

Meh, can't lie. If Brady coming back for another year expedites Matt Rhule's firing, it's a good thing. It's like Matt Rhule is choosing the form of his own destructor. "Choose the form of the destructor!"

Not surprised by Tom's return. Had read reports predicting he would sign with his childhood team, the 49ers.