Charles Johnson to IR designated to return

[chknwing]

not related to Johnson but kinda neat nonetheless.

how an ACL is reconstructed

[BigBoss]

Black & Blue Review ‏@BlackBlueReview 2h2 hours ago

According to @spotrac, Charles Johnson's $20.02 million cap hit is the fourth largest in the NFL this season http://ow.ly/SOKwx

 

Good grief. He hasn't been worth it the past three games. Not even close. And this injury? Ugh. Think about the money last year and this year forked over towards DE. Not money well spent.

Don't get me wrong, I love big money but sheesh....

[AceBoogie]

I for one think it's cool as hell that a player is reinvesting in Charlotte, in a restaurant/bar close to the stadium that fans can visit. I mean, Dan Morgan's place was out in fuging Ballantyne. Good for him. I'm not sure what else a multimillionaire is supposed to do during the off season. 

well that's the thing it's not the offseason. If he wouldn't be working on the project if he wasn't injured then I believe it should wait until the offseason. Focus on getting healthy and mentoring those younger defensive ends, lord knows they need it. Just comes across wrong, like the kid who stays home sick and plays video games all day. Nothing really wrong with it, just gives off the wrong impression to fans on where your head is. We're selfish as fans, we want to hear about how hard he's going to work to get back, not about his business ventures that he all of a sudden has time for. 

[LinvilleGorge]

Considering Big Money's considerable injury struggles the past two seasons and the fact that he has a $15M cap hit next year with $11M in cap savings if he is release, enjoy CJ when he comes back in week 12.  We'll be watching his final games as a Panther.

[AceBoogie]

Considering Big Money's considerable injury struggles the past two seasons and the fact that he has a $15M cap hit next year with $11M in cap savings if he is release, enjoy CJ when he comes back in week 12.  We'll be watching his final games as a Panther.

guess we should get ready for the double dip at de

[KillerKat]

I think we'll just draft a DE since we would still have Allen for another year at least. WR needs a lot of help still. 

[chknwing]

guess we should get ready for the double dip at de

I am almost positive thats what happens. unless there is an LT they cant pass up.

[Mr. Scot]

I am almost positive thats what happens. unless there is an LT they cant pass up.

Maybe. Maybe not.

Remember, next year we may actually have some free agent money, and Gettleman's philosophy is to use free agency for immediate needs and draft BPA 

[pantherphan96]

Eh,  he was stinking it up this year anyway.

having a torn hamstring will tend to do that to you

[Mr. Scot]

having a torn hamstring will tend to do that to you

I don't agree that Johnson was "stinking it up" but I do see him going into the coming offseason with an age-health-contract ratio that's not in his favor.

I could legitimately see this being his last year in Carolina.

[chknwing]

Maybe. Maybe not.

Remember, next year we may actually have some free agent money, and Gettleman's philosophy is to use free agency for immediate needs and draft BPA 

I dont think the team will have as much as people think. they will pay norman.  If they decide to keep Allen. Alot of the money is there.  Whats CJ's contract look like next year?

[pantherphan96]

I don't agree that Johnson was "stinking it up" but I do see him going into the coming offseason with an age-health-contract ratio that's not in his favor.

I could legitimately see this being his last year in Carolina.

yeah i wouldnt be surprised if its his last year. and honestly, if he is not willing to take a massive pay cut for future years, i dont want him here either.

[Mr. Scot]

I dont think the team will have as much as people think. they will pay norman.  If they decide to keep Allen. Alot of the money is there.  Whats CJ's contract look like next year?

As I recall, Johnson is easier to cut after this year (I'd have to look it up).

Allen could possibly extend or restructure, or just be cut. None of his salary is guaranteed.

And much as I hate it, I'm not absolutely convinced we keep Norman.

[PanthersBigD]

well that's the thing it's not the offseason. If he wouldn't be working on the project if he wasn't injured then I believe it should wait until the offseason. Focus on getting healthy and mentoring those younger defensive ends, lord knows they need it. Just comes across wrong, like the kid who stays home sick and plays video games all day. Nothing really wrong with it, just gives off the wrong impression to fans on where your head is. We're selfish as fans, we want to hear about how hard he's going to work to get back, not about his business ventures that he all of a sudden has time for. 

You are, not 'we are.' Most of the rational adults don't feel that way. He's a grown man being paid millions of dollars; he'll work hard to get back in the game. I'd rather he actually do that than just instagram about it. I don't need someone telling me that they're working hard on social media. I do expect to hear about new business ventures that they're working on through social media. I'm glad he's investing in the community, specifically a fan-friendly venture, as he could have just invested in real estate or fast food franchises.