What about Charles?

[Jimmy]

So many variables. Free agency, draft, contract restructures...who knows. 

[shaqattaq]

3 minutes ago, Maverick said:

Good Ridance Big Money go screw over another organization and suck azz. You you were never better than slightly above average and we've paid for a stud. 

A little harsh, but essentially true. He has not played very well for at least the last 2 seasons. He just played his last game in a panthers jersey, IMO. Someone else will pick him up for a couple of years, he's not a bad player, just not worthy of the elite player money we'll have to pay him next year.

[d-dave]

CJ had a great run here, but his lack of production is not worth the contract.  He's a good dude, hard worker, but he's not been able to play the pass as well as he has in the past.

That's just the truth.  We can save a bunch of money to use else where.  It's the nature of the business end of things.

[UKPanther94]

18 minutes ago, Leeroy Jenkins PhD said:

Honestly, maybe he lost the drive when he signed the big contract.  Maybe injuries have been to blame.  All I know is, he produces almost no pass rush. 

I dont think he's ever been the same since the Patriots game a few years ago on MNF

[Davidson Deac II]

Ealy had his best game of the year yesterday.  That combined with Johnson's big cap hit almost ensures he will be gone. 

[KSpan]

3 minutes ago, UKPanther94 said:

I dont think he's ever been the same since the Patriots game a few years ago on MNF

Agree 100%. CJ was a pretty productive player prior to that specific game (arguably overpaid, but the 2010 pass rusher market drove his price up), but hasn't looked anywhere near the same since.

[KB_fan]

2 hours ago, Cam El said:

I have thought all season, this was his last with us. He never did anything to change my mind.

 

2 hours ago, Squirrel said:

I really think so. Cap hit is just to much to keep him. 

I have to agree with these sentiments.   Of course, whether or not the Front Office and coaches agree, we shall see.  He improved incrementally in the last few games.  He wasn't quite so invisible.  But I don't see him becoming a dominant force again.

Unfortunately, I was not following the Panthers when he was having really good seasons.   Last year and this year especially, he hasn't seemed to play up to the level of salary at all or be the reliable force we need as a DE.

[ncsfinest21]

Kony Ealy is starting next year, Mario Addison and Delaire and Horton. We will draft some DE help and CJ will be gone. Free up that money for norman.

[electro's horse]

Johnson is toast. 

[QueensKing]

He played at the level of a backup DE, so if he's willing to fit the salary criteria of a backup DE, let him stay.  

[Maverick]

Charles is selfish in my opinion and it started with his tweet after the Atl game for me. He still is a good run stopper but his pass rush skills have eroded so that he is a liability. He isn't any different than Steve or DeAnglo. 

[Gin and Juice]

Would trade CJ for Mario Williams in a heart beat for the cap space being used! Mario in a 4-3 is deadly

[Rocky Davis]

Only was CJ is back is a restructured contract.  Otherwise he is gone.

He had a couple of solid games, but not enough for what he is getting paid.

[mc52beast]

CJ either restructures or he hits the road, didn't do anything this season to make me think any different. Allen is gone, Peanut will retire, could be a few more " mercenaries" who are gone also.