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Everything else being equal, keeping TB for one more year is better than eating the second year of his contract, while trading 3 picks and exercising the 5th year option on SD. If you can't admit that you're not dealing with reality. Speaking of reality, neither of these QBs stood a chance of being even half decent with Brady as the OC. Not sure there is any QB that would. Brady needs to go, ASAP.

TB tried to tell us, we just wouldn't listen.

I don't see a credible NFL veteran OC coming here without the precondition of some autonomy, or in other words, Rhule will have to give up some control after this year's disaster on offense.

I've not made the COVID virus that has killed three quarters of a million Americans political. Take that up with the disinformation campaign being led by FOX news and the republican party. Aaron Rodgers is apparently another unfortunate victim of right wing COVID conspiracy theories.

That would not be good.

I'm not ready to give up on Tepper just yet, but he needs to reevaluate his relationship with Rhule ASAP.

I'm getting a Chip Kelly vibe from Rhule and his player/personnel decisions. Tepper needs to be looking for a well seasoned NFL coordinator to replace this turkey with in the off season.

We are certainly no better and that should bother our ownership.

It is this sort of fan experience that led to JRs firing of George Seifert. Within two years the Panthers were in contention for a Super Bowl. Tepper knows what he needs to do.

Yeah, sometimes you have to look at a situation and realize it isn't going to get any better. At that point the best way forward is to cut your losses and start over. I'm sure even Dave Tepper has made a few mistakes in his time as an investor, so he should get it.

Takeaway: Jets ownership smarter than Panthers ownership? Please tell me it isn't so.

If Rhule has learned nothing else this season it should be that good CBs are much easier to find than good LTs. Hopefully that has sunk in by now and Matt will act accordingly going forward.

Well, I've been told on many occasions, if you want to succeed in life, surround yourself with the best people you can find. Nothing suggests Rhule followed this advice when choosing his staff.

Sam does appear to be deeply damaged and his time with the Panthers is only making the situation worse. Not sure Sam can ever be fixed, but chances are even if he could, this isn't the organization to do it.

FIFY Not sure how Rhule and the front office didn't see this coming.

Well, the team tends to control the narrative that most fans listen to, but it is all coming out in the wash now. Eventually someone needs to start holding the coaching staff accountable for their decisions.

No ill will towards Sam but he isn't the answer to the Panthers problems on offense. PJ may prove me wrong (I hope he does) but it doesn't appear the answer is on the roster. Rhule should be held responsible for that.

The TB I watched today was decisive, aggressive and most importantly, got the ball down the field and into the endzone. Makes me think he wasn't the biggest issue with the offense last year.

Who knows for sure? But it certainly appeared that Robbie wasn't too thrilled with losing TB or the trade for Sam. Why sign Robbie to a new contract when you just drafted his replacement weeks before? Rhule's judgement should be questioned by ownership at this point and deservedly so.

At this point, it certainly seems likely, as we don't appear to have the resources to turn things entirely around this coming off season. Good advice. Unfortunately, Rhule failed to do this during his first two years and now we're in a hole. What are the chances Matt has recognized the error of his ways or that he even gets a third chance to make it right?

It now seems likely that rumor was started by employees of the NY Jets and/or the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Robbie knew what was coming when the Panthers traded for Sam. Now we all know.

Rhule wanted all the control, he gets all the blame. (For now)

Rhule would have done well to bring in former NFL head coaches as his coordinators. Might still happen if he is granted a 3rd year. Still can't believe Tepper relied on the council of Marty Hurney, of all people, when hiring Rhule.

Not sure I see a way forward for Tepper to keep Rhule around for three years. This reminds me of JR's decision to cut ties with George Seifert because the life had been sucked out of the team and fanbase. 8 more losses (entirely possible) and there'll be a good chance that Rhule and company are shown the door.