Wow: Norman tried firing his agent and signing the tender, but Gettleman had already rescinded

[t96]

2 minutes ago, JawnyBlaze said:

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. 

We probably would've gone as much as $12-13M per. Either way, my point is Josh wasn't done wrong in any way.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

3 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

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.

there were stories going around that the panthers both were and weren't willing to do that.

i think the fact that the redskins were on it instantaneously and shoved a number in his face that's higher than gettleman can count had a lot to do with it too

[JawnyBlaze]

3 minutes ago, thomas96 said:

We probably would've gone as much as $12-13M per. Either way, my point is Josh wasn't done wrong in any way.

He was done wrong by his agent. 

[CarolinaNCSU]

11 minutes 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. 

This is my prevailing thought. Hell, even going back to negotiations before last season, a better agent possibly could've gotten Josh a better offer than the 7 million a year, let's say 9-10, and he may have taken that instead of betting on himself. 

Players, do yourselves a favor, and get a real agent. 

As for Gettleman's role I honestly don't know what or how to feel about this and probably never will. I feel like he made the right call for the future of the team, but damn there seems to have been a ton of miscommunication with this or something.

[TheSpecialJuan]

3 minutes ago, Hammerin'Cameron34 said:

The point was he wasn't going to be a Panther after this season anyway and that was common knowledge that's bad for team chemistry 

imagine Norman leading the league in picks with us this season only cause the front 7 being really good then the whole team having to hear Norman and his loud mouth about how he's going to be the highest paid player coming off a super bowl win 

gettleman said you might as well just fug off now 

Exactly. Even if Josh had made the call before the paperwork, Gman would not have taken him back. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

The point is, Gman did not think Josh was worth 14 million.

We really need to get over this and move on.

[csx]

13 hours 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.

That not what the artical said. It said it had already been filed and could not be rescinded. It was too late. If anything it takes any blame off if Gettleman and puts it squarely on the agent for not communicating with his client.

[davos]

One thing is for sure after all of this--his agent was dogsh*t

[Hotsauce]

Another JNo thread and I'm over here like....

[Daeavorn]

Itll be interesting to see if this is one of DGs first mistakes.

[CRA]

At some point, the players in Carolina could legitimately start taking issue with the GM.  Front office tension could come into play eventually.

Gross, 89, maybe here...it is debatable how well he has handled some pretty big time players.  Players take note of how a front office treats "them".

[ickmule]

Whatever. I don't believe most of that. No way did Josh all of a sudden find out how far apart the two sides were and make a phone call. I call BS on this. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

4 minutes ago, Daeavorn said:

Itll be interesting to see if this is one of DGs first mistakes.

Gettleman isn't crazy. He's just ahead of the game. (The Dark Knight quote there)

He's looking at 2-3 years down the road. Making sure the team can challenge for years to come.

[bobcat91]

Norman isn't a Panther anymore. Let's talk about guys who are here.