Clinton Portis on WFNZ yesterday....

[Happy Panther]

I would bet a lot of money that we sign him long term after the season. However I also thought we would have worked something out already.

 

Cam testing free agency would be practically unheard of . QBs just don't do it.

 

I can see he and his agent asking for some offensive signings/draft picks as a condition of a long term deal. 

[Cary Kollins]

In all a seriousness I would take a break from NFL fandom if the Panthers lost out on Cam.

[TheRumGone]

Yeah if we lost a bonafide 10+ year franchise qb on our first go around I would pretty much shut down being a fan of anything. Like biscuit said I will seriously cry

[RoaringRiot]

Technically we have an option for 2016 but it is absurdly expensive.

I think.

I guess I was implying more that we have at least two years (counting 1 franchise tag) to continue to build the offense and then another year (although not a great option for team) before he could truly walk.

Although...if we can't get Cam to agree on a longterm deal and he plays under the tag then the writing is certainly on the wall IMO.

[zaximus704]

Yeah most likely it wont be because of that.  Cam can make millions more in a bigger city with just endorsements alone. 

 

 

The whole endorsement thing isn't really reality anymore.  With the internet and how much coverage is on there, it's almost nonexistent.   Kevin Durant didn't have any probably getting 200 some million or whatever from Underarmor playing in OKC.   Cam had endorsements before even playing a snap.  It's not like 25 years ago where the only exposure to a player was a game on TV vs popular teams or 2 minutes on sportscenter.  Times have changed.

[Jeremy Igo]

How awful would it be to lose another marquee player to Chicago

[Mage]

Tagging him would be pointless. If it comes to that, just let him leave and get a decent compensatory draft pick in return. Forcing a franchise QB to stay when he doesn't want to is a recipe for an awful season.

 

Then trade him.

 

It is far more illogical to let him walk when you could just tag and trade him.  And trust me, teams would be lining up to trade for Cam assuming he finds a team he would agree to a long-term contract with.

[pstall]

My fear going into this season was the team not adding more weapons and or Cam just trying to play for a big pay off (which I can understand) and all because of the market he looks elsewhere.

This is why im torn on the brand thing with players. You do what you can for endorsements.

I could see him going to Miami/Houston/if the Rams move to LA he is as good as gone.

It's not the state of the franchise. It's the state WHERE the franchise is.

[Squirrel]

The whole endorsement thing isn't really reality anymore.  With the internet and how much coverage is on there, it's almost nonexistent.   Kevin Durant didn't have any probably getting 200 some million or whatever from Underarmor playing in OKC.   Cam had endorsements before even playing a snap.  It's not like 25 years ago where the only exposure to a player was a game on TV vs popular teams or 2 minutes on sportscenter.  Times have changed.

 

Might be true.  But Cam is a media hog/ wh*re.  In NY or LA he would get more money and exposure.

[Kakarot]

Although some on here act like you can't have a favorite player; Cam is my favorite player. Everyone has a player they talk about to their kids and grandkids, and I felt Cam was going to be that guy. I've been a Panthers fan since I was 11, and will remain one but if we lose Cam, I'll def need a break. I know id be upset with this franchise.

[klumme]

I am really wanting to stay cool here and say... How often does a star QB change team. 

 

But I am a little worried here, not gonna lie.

[cbarrier90]

In all a seriousness I would take a break from NFL fandom if the Panthers lost out on Cam.

To think we have done so well considering the youth of the franchise and where our expansion counterpart is. To have what would be an unprecedented loss in free agency that would probably set us back to Jacksonville status would be catastrophic in terms of fan support.

Fans have the ability to justify alot of moves a team makes, but that's not one of them.

[TheRumGone]

Might be true. But Cam is a media hog/ wh*re. In NY or LA he would get more money and exposure.

Media *****? Really geno

[Jeremy Igo]

Then trade him.

 

How do you trade a player with no contract?