Rivera would like to see Cam signed long-term before 2015 season

[gettlemanjack]

David Newton ESPN:

Rivera said personally he'd like to see Newton's deal done before the season.

"Personally, yeah, I would," Rivera said. "Hopefully, we get everything worked out together."

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Rivera is confident that general manager Dave Gettleman and Newton's representatives will get "something positive done."

http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=carolina-panthers&i=TWT&id=12835&w=1ezja&wjb

[ItsPantone278]

He also wanted hardy back.  Well just have to wait and see.  I guess the positive tone is nice.

[teeray]

Me too

[cbully]

because it works in the Panthers favor... Cam would be total out of his mind to do so. Essentially the Panthers should be prove to him that they won't let him get destroyed next season. If they do, how do you think Cam will feel? smh... so there you have it! Not gonna happen!

 

[t96]

I think G-man would want to as well, and it's Cam's side that's wanting to wait it out. Which honestly makes the most sense for Cam. Why sign a new deal after an injury-riddled year, when you lost every WR who'd caught a pass from Cam before? He'll likely have a comeback year, do well, and further increase his value. I'd say I'm pretty confident both sides want Cam to stay in Carolina.

[Darth Biscuit]

Of course the coach wants that... It's to his benefit...

I get the feeling Gman is playing hardball right now.

[CarPanthersFan]

Signing Newton before the start of the season would eliminate possible distractions and allow everyone to focus on the task at hand, which is going for a third straight division title.

[rodeo]

It would be funny if he replied, "I guess. Don't really give a poo honestly." What else is he gonna say when a reporter specifically asks that question?

[Germy Ego]

I think everyone would

[Mr. Scot]

I love the fat bastard but he has ZERO leverage with Cam. He can rub all the nickels he wants, Cam is going to get paid

I swear half this board does not know what a Franchise Tag is.

[*FreeFua*]

I swear half this board does not know what a Franchise Tag is.

And the other half doesn't know what a holdout is.

If Cam truly wanted to sit out a year i'd bet a lot of money someone would still be willing to pay him the following season.

If Cam made it clear he'd rather sit out than play under the tag, I'm sure Gettleman rather trade him than use up a large junk of cap space on nothing... again.

[TheRumGone]

And the other half doesn't know what a holdout is.

If Cam truly wanted to sit out a year i'd bet a lot of money someone would still be willing to pay him the following season.

If Cam made it clear he'd rather sit out than play under the tag, I'm sure Gettleman rather trade him than use up a large junk of cap space on nothing... again.

Cam newton would never ever sit out an entire season. You must be high

[*FreeFua*]

Cam newton would never ever sit out an entire season. You must be high

Do i think he would? no, but some act as if he has no leverage, that's far from the truth.

[Batman]

And the other half doesn't know what a holdout is.

If Cam truly wanted to sit out a year i'd bet a lot of money someone would still be willing to pay him the following season.

If Cam made it clear he'd rather sit out than play under the tag, I'm sure Gettleman rather trade him than use up a large junk of cap space on nothing... again.

You just went full potato.