Why would Cam stay in Carolina?

[hepcat]

I recently had a discussion with my Saints fan neighbor.  He asked why the Panthers haven't already signed Cam to a big contract extention like Kaepernick signed in San Fran or Dalton in Cincy.  I said "Because Cam isn't staying with the Panthers."  

 

Why would Cam stay in Carolina?  The only reason is loyalty to the team that drafted him.  We all know how bad Cam wants to win.  Three out of his four seasons in Carolina have been awful losing seasons.  And little of it is his fault.  Cam can get the same money somewhere else and step onto a team that is lightyears ahead of Carolina in coaching and talent level.  He's guaranteed to be in Carolina one more season, maybe two if they use the franchise tag on him.  There will be teams LINING UP to make him HUGE MONEY offers once he hits free agency.  I'd be extremely surprised if he signed a new deal in Carolina and didn't at least test what options will be available to him.   He'd be an absolute fool not to entertain the idea of playing for someone else.  There are so many good teams that would be interested it's scary.  Here's a SHORT list:

 

Philadelphia: Can you imagine Cam in Chip Kelly's offense? They don't seem sold on either Foles or Sanchez and this could be a prime destination for Cam.

 

Dallas: Romo's back is due to give out any game now...Jerry Jones would break the bank for Cam.

 

Denver: How much longer will Manning play? Cam could keep them in contention for another 10 years.

 

Arizona: Palmer might come back next year if his injury heals but they need a QB of the future in the worst way. Great offensive coach and solid team all around.

 

Houston: Another solidly built team that just needs a QB to really take over. Cam went to JUCO at Blinn College near Houston...

 

 

And you can bet many other teams would at least give him a call.  The Panthers have one more season to change his mind.  I hope I'm wrong.  

[*FreeFua*]

A few non Panthers fans have asked me the question in the title and I can't think of anything that would make Cam want to stay here.

A Vikings fan at my gym today said to me he's never seen a worse LT than Byron Bell.

[Cary Kollins]

A few reasons off the top of my head:

Because he is close to family.

Because he already has many ties to the community.

Because the Panthers have the ability to keep him for several more years, even without a long term deal.

Because he has won here.

Because of other building blocks on the team.

Because Carolina will be out of cap hell soon.

[TheMostInterestingMan]

Denver and Arizona are actually completely unrealistic unless Manning and/or Palmer retire...

[SgtJoo]

Because of this

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franchise_tag

[Darth Biscuit]

A Vikings fan at my gym today said to me he's never seen a worse LT than Byron Bell.

 

 

Well, he's obviously never seen...

 

 

I mean, there's always...

 

 

But what about...

 

 

 

Uhhh... nevermind.

[Cary Kollins]

The only way I see Cam staying is if Richardson and Gettleman sit down with Cam and tell him personally what they have planned because I can't imagine Cam sticking around for another four years of this garbage.

 

 

 

Of course they will do this.

[davos]

Completely silly but...Cam and Jon Fox in Denver winning the Super Bowl would be epic haha

[SpeedOFLight]

I have heard of a lot of fans of other teams saying Cam is going to leave Carolina. I do know we can franchise him after next week but the worst thing you can do in make someone stay who doesn't want to stay. With that being said, Cam has been saying the right things on wanting to stay here. Only he knows where his heart is set on playing. I forgot where I seen this but there was an article with "sources" saying that Cam really wants to win in charlotte and believes he can. Take it for what its worth..

[SpeedOFLight]

Of course they will do this.

 

 

It is possible. JR revealed his plans to Jordan Gross when he met with JR before the lock out to find out what different this franchise was going.

[Sam Mills Fan]

4 words: NASCAR. Hall. Of. Fame.

[teeray]

There is every indication that he wants to stay, and Panthers want to keep him

I think they will eventually get something done

[Jangler]

It will all depend on the offseason. Does DG fix the oline and make it better than what it is now? (shouldn't be too hard) If the line doesn't get better, I can see Cam leaving. And TBH I wouldn't blame him.

[davos]

I have heard of a lot of fans of other teams saying Cam is going to leave Carolina. I do know we can franchise him after next week but the worst thing you can do in make someone stay who doesn't want to stay. With that being said, Cam has been saying the right things on wanting to stay here. Only he knows where his heart is set on playing. I forgot where I seen this but there was an article with "sources" saying that Cam really wants to win in charlotte and believes he can. Take it for what its worth..

 

I've had a similar sentiment.  I sense he wants to stay but he's a kid who has learned how to say the right things so I'm cautiously optimistic.