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Wow: Norman tried firing his agent and signing the tender, but Gettleman had already rescinded

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/how-one-of-the-nfls-best-cornerbacks-suddenly-ended-up-with-the-redskins/2016/04/24/03f1aa62-0a57-11e6-bfa1-4efa856caf2a_story.html

 

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The news blindsided Norman. He was not informed about how far apart George and the Panthers stood on a long-term deal and at least figured he would be on the team in 2016.

As a last-ditch effort, Norman called the Panthers in attempt to find a resolution. He said that he would fire his agent and sign the franchise tender, according to a person with knowledge of the situation, but the paperwork to rescind the franchise tender had already been filed to the league by that point. Many on the Panthers coaching staff weren’t aware of the move either, according to two people with knowledge of the situation. They even questioned whether there was something beyond football that caused the team to move on from its top cornerback.

Voth confirmed as well: http://blackandbluereview.com/source-josh-norman-offered-sign-franchise-tender-late/

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1 minute ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I feel a bit differently hearing this.  Sounds like we had a chance to possibly keep him and Gettleman acted bullheaded.  

Assuming this is true.

it isn't our GM's job to hold an agent's hand nor should he have to send him emails reminding him to talk with his client about how negotiations are going

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1 minute ago, JawnyBlaze said:

Goes to show to all the dumbfugs that wanna blast Norman and call him greedy and poo, this was an unfortunate series events brought about by a stupid agent.  Norman should have gotten a better agent, but no way for him to have foreseen this. 

I'm not calling him greedy but he could've chosen to come back here even after the tag was rescinded. Norman's actions also were a part of it.

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Just now, thomas96 said:

I'm not calling him greedy but he could've chosen to come back here even after the tag was rescinded. Norman's actions also were a part of it.

Only way to come back after than was on a deal that was $4mil per season below his worth. Wasn't a greed thing, was a pride thing. I'm not saying he isn't prideful. He certainly is. It's a trait most successful football players have. 

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3 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I feel a bit differently hearing this.  Sounds like we had a chance to possibly keep him and Gettleman acted bullheaded.  

Assuming this is true.

I don't see it that way. Sounds like there was nothing they could do at that point because the paperwork had already been filed. I'd be more upset if it hadn't been filed and he still had gone through with it after josh had offered to make the changes. 

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1 minute ago, The NFL Shield At Midfield said:

it isn't our GM's job to hold an agent's hand nor should he have to send him emails reminding him to talk with his client about how negotiations are going

No, it's not. It's his job to do what's in the best interest of the team.  Negotiations with noob agents had obviously fallen apart, but once Josh personally reached out offering to fire the agent, if I'm in Gentleman's I'm willing to see what Josh is thinking in terms of signing a long-term deal.

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1 minute ago, PantherMan89 said:

I don't see it that way. Sounds like there was nothing they could do at that point because the paperwork had already been filed. I'd be more upset if it hadn't been filed and he still had gone through with it after josh had offered to make the changes. 

Agreed.  If the paperwork was filed, then that's a wrap.

 

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