Breaking down the pressers

[Mr. Scot]

Great post, Mr. Scot.

 

I agree with most of what you have here and appreciate you taking the time to map this out. You're one of a few that when you create a thread, I always take a look and I value your opinion and perspective.

 

EDIT: Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Philly Brown not actually like the nickname Philly?  I heard/read that he preferred his given name, Corey, and that Philly was given to him by a Jim Tressel at tOSU who had two Corey Browns one from Philadelphia and another from Pittsburgh.

 

http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2013/09/he_may_not_be_comfortable_with.html

 

You're right.  He doesn't like Philly, but it seems to have stuck to him (poor guy).

 

On the flipside, Fozzy Whittaker seems to have no complaints about sharing his name with a Muppet

 

 

I knew there was a reason we keep you around this forum Mr. Scot.

 

I thought it was for my looks

 

[Cary Kollins]

G'damn I love Gettleman's attitude.

 

 

"I learned a long time ago to not make emotionally driven decisions."

 

"If there is a player that is going to make us better, we are going to go get him."

 

 

Such a 180 from the Hurney days.

[Cary Kollins]

Gettleman on Deangelo, who has probably played his last down as a Panther:

 

*very matter of factly*

 

"He is a pro's pro, he really is, and he had a tough season. The loss of his mom was very difficult. I saw he only played six games this season. And before I say anything, he is a pro's pro...and the way he finished the season, he finished it like a man...and I am proud of the way he finished."

 

 

Sounds like Gettleman sees the writing on the wall, but he has an enormous amount of respect for Dlo.

[Mr. Scot]

Process Ongoing

 

I like this from both Ron and Gettlemen.  It seems like Dave forces Ron to be more results oriented and this will force Ron to take some of the emotion out of his decisions which is really good.  I get the feeling that Dave let's his coaches coach and do their own thing but makes it very clear where the buck stops and what his expectations are.

 

Taken to the Woodshed

 

I don't see Ron being dressed down as much as I see a very open line of communication between the two men.  But like I said above there is no question on the pecking order or things and what the expectations are.  I think Dave has been and will continue to be a very good influence on Ron, especially in the business of being an executive.

 

I didn't get the feeling Ron was defending himself as much as just telling it like it is.  I always get the feeling that Ron has to refrain from being too honest and tells the simple truth as much as he can without naming any player names.  I really see what the players mean about him never being too high or low.  He's always even keel.  Sometimes people take that as being aloof or not knowing what he's doing but I think that interpretation would be a big mistake.

 

For Whom the Bell Tolls

 

Completely agree with you here.  I suspect we'll bring in one of the top 3 FA tackles.  The line is really coming together with Bell being the only obvious weak link.  Definitely going to find us a new Target/Wal-Mart tackle.

 

Need for Speed

 

Again, completely agree.  Not being able to stretch the defense or being able to go over the top really hurts our offense.  Having some real speed at the 2nd WR position as well as Philly in the slot will do wonders for our offense.  It'll further open up the run game for the RB and Cam and make Olsen an even deadlier weapon.

 

Newton

 

I love the comments about how much Cam wants to improve and get better.  With his ability and that attitude, the sky is the limit.  Like Dave said, he's our franchise QB and he'll be resigned at the going rate for a franchise QB.  And for anyone who doesn't agree with that go look at the FA list of QB's for next year and tell me which one you want.

 

Greg Hardy

 

I didn't think Dave looked upset when talking about Greg.  I thought he looked more like a person who was thrust in the middle of an problem that didn't have an answer and people are constantly asking him what the answer is.  They had their hands tied behind their back by the media, the NFL and public outcry.  There was/is no answer to the whole Hardy situation except to move on.

 

My .02.

 

I love Gettlemen and I love how the team plays for Ron.  I also think Ron really pays a ton more attention to the defense so I'm not that happy about the strong possibility of Shula hanging around.  We need an OC that gives the same attention to the offense that Ron gives to the defense.

 

I also really took away the feeling the Gettlemen is in full control and is building the team and running things his way.  There is no question who is in charge.  He'll give Ron all the rope he wants but if he keeps Shula and we don't improve then it's his ass that is gone.  So, make all your decisions wisely. 

 

I do kinda get the feeling that if Ron repeats his 'start slow but finish strong' pattern yet again, he may be on this ice.

 

[Mr. Scot]

Voth posted a full transcript of Gettleman's (link)

[carpanfan96]

If they don't offer a big deal to Cam. He can just sit there and get franchised twice and make 18+ on average the next three seasons, or go to a team that will offer him that massive deal because someone will.

[fieryprophet]

I don't like drawing assumptions from the way people talk in a presser. We hate the psychoanalysis done to Cam, let's not do the same to our front office.

[FattyFatFat]

Great breakdown of the pressers. A return specialist should be high on our list. Bersin is not the answer.

[Mr. Scot]

I don't like drawing assumptions from the way people talk in a presser. We hate the psychoanalysis done to Cam, let's not do the same to our front office.

 

Eh, it's all just speculation.

 

As with everything here, it has only as much weight as you choose to give it.

 

[Mr. Scot]

And heck, even if you got nothing else out of the presser, there's this pic from The Observer's coverage.

 

 

Carolina Panthers GM Dave Gettleman moving free agent hunt out of dollar store

 

That's bound to make somebody a good avatar or sig pic.

[carpanfan96]

And heck, even if you got nothing else out of the presser, there's this pic from The Observer's coverage.

Carolina Panthers GM Dave Gettleman moving free agent hunt out of dollar store

That's bound to make somebody a good avatar or sig pic.

Why, yes it does. Lol

[run1stdownrun2nddown]

Love me some G-man. Sooooo refreshing to hear someone give direct and blunt answers, no non-sense.

[Cpt slay a ho]

Like what i here just wish the guy would lighten up a bit

[CarolinaSamurai]

And heck, even if you got nothing else out of the presser, there's this pic from The Observer's coverage.

Carolina Panthers GM Dave Gettleman moving free agent hunt out of dollar store

That's bound to make somebody a good avatar or sig pic.

Penises this pic needs penises.