Norman's Pass deflection

[DaveThePanther2008]

Yea hopefully they can get a deal worked out before FA, but the days of potentially getting him at $10mil a year are probably gone.  We're probably looking at closer to $12+mil per year now.  Still worth it.  Hope Gettleman can make it happen.  Norman is as responsible for our defensive excellence this year as anyone on the defense (and I'm including Luke).

I agree Jawny....

CLTPanther would you rather Cason or Melvin White instead. 

We have a player from the Carolina's who loves playing for us.  Deserves the money but you don't think he is worth it?  His ability to take away a receiver makes this defense as awesome as it is. 

Last thing I want to see is us let go of a top talent.   He is a core player.  Do the right thing and keep him.

[Mr. Scot]

Remind me. Who else is a free agent next year?

[TheRumGone]

It's imperative we keep Josh now that we don't have much talented pass rushers. We could get away with mediocre talent in the backfield in 2013 because of the rush. 

Unless DG wants to use that money to sign a top rusher but that would be even more expensive. We finally have some balance on defense.

[DaveThePanther2008]

Watching the game again.  Just saw that play again. 

Bradford made a good throw.  Right on the money.  Norman....wow.....

As Mr. Scot said.   Who we else we got as a free agent.

[KJ89]

I had just finished educating the Eagles fans to me on Mr. Norman before that play. 

[Tarheels23]

I've never seen a corner with the ball skills that J. No has. 

[tiger7_88]

60 million/ 6 yr 75% guarantee have him locked till 32 then go from there on the last two years.  Do it DG!

 

You think the Panthers are going to guarantee Norman $45 million when they only guaranteed Newton $41 million?

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/cam-newton/

 

[Ricky Spanish]

It's imperative we keep Josh now that we don't have much talented pass rushers. We could get away with mediocre talent in the backfield in 2013 because of the rush. 

Unless DG wants to use that money to sign a top rusher but that would be even more expensive. We finally have some balance on defense.

We're 7th in the league in QB hurries.

Pass rush seems fine to me. 

[CLTPanther]

I didn't say I wouldn't.. the question is will Gettleman spend 13 to 14 million on one CB to keep them from walking?

[tiger7_88]

Remind me. Who else is a free agent next year?

After this season?  Norman and Remmers.

After 2016?  Lotulelei (though I believe the team has a 5th year option on him), Short, and to a lesser extent, Oher.

In other words, I don't think Big Money and Stew last with this team past this season.  Probably Tolbert as well.

[Servant of Cthululelei]

After this season?  Norman and Remmers.

After 2016?  Lotulelei (though I believe the team has a 5th year option on him), Short, and to a lesser extent, Oher.

In other words, I don't think Big Money and Stew last with this team past this season.  Probably Tolbert as well.

I disagree.  Though I don't see the point in worrying about any of this stuff to begin with.  We don't have nearly enough information to make truly educated guesses about how any cap-related roster moves will shake out.  All I know is that losing Stewart with the way he's played this year would be a blow to our team.  I also expect a big boost to our D-Line when Big Money returns, though if that doesn't occur, maybe he become a little more expendable.

[tiger7_88]

I disagree.  Though I don't see the point in worrying about any of this stuff to begin with.  We don't have nearly enough information to make truly educated guesses about how any cap-related roster moves will shake out.  All I know is that losing Stewart with the way he's played this year would be a blow to our team.  I also expect a big boost to our D-Line when Big Money returns, though if that doesn't occur, maybe he become a little more expendable.

CJ and Stew are still valuable, productive members of this team, indeed.

Salary compared to production?  That's a whole 'nother bailiwick. 

[the butch]

Y'all want KK and Star, or KK and Josh?  That's essentially the debate:  Josh or Star?  I say we franchise him, get one more year out of him, and then he goes to a team like the Raiders who want a big name.

[Mojo]

Josh is outstanding, man.  

I truly hope we keep him here because he epitomizes keep pounding in his own way.

He climbed out of that doghouse in the gutter and now he is playing consistently at an elite level.   I believe Gettleman can do it.  The guy is will always be a Panther to me no matter what though.