Rivera: Tag will probably be placed on Short. Fa SHO.

[nctarheel0619]

 

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[LinvilleGorge]

Figured as much. I like it. Let him play the season out under the tag and hopefully at the same time Butler develops into a suitable replacement. Let someone else back up the Brinks truck for a DT who will be knocking at the door of 30 years old at that time.

As soon as Cox signed that deal in Philly I figured signing Short long-term was a pipe dream. Hell, I think Gettleman knew it before then, hence the drafting of Butler.

[The Lobo]

Who is surprised?

[top dawg]

This just gives Getty reason to draft his DT at 8. And, you know, we really couldn't even be mad at him.

They can still get something done, and perhaps this is but a game being played out, but I'm disappointed. You never know where dragging things out will end up. Will there be a media thing?

I can see both sides hunkering down. Remember G-man's optimism that something would get done...?

[therealmjl]

That's fine.

I see us locking up Star long term this offseason. We will have to keep one of them.

[Captain Morgan]

well it sucks we can't sign him long term, but if he'll sign the tag, we are set up pretty well to lose him in 2018.  Also, with KK (birthday today) eating biggest chunk of our cap space, we can sign everyone else we want and be a big player in FA.

Getty says he doesn't like to develop players for other teams, but this is 2 in a row.

[Captain Morgan]

also,

 

1. Max Henson ‏@PanthersMax  16m16 minutes ago

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   Rivera added that he wants to improve depth along the O-line. Said he's "pretty optimistic" about working something out with Kawann Short.

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   Max Henson ‏@PanthersMax  20m20 minutes ago

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   On set for ESPN NFL Insiders in Houston, Ron Rivera reiterates "our primary runner cannot be our quarterback."

[jamos14]

I don't see any other way, unfortunately.  I wouldn't pay 17 mil a year when you can get 1 year for 13-14.  I also don't see KK accepting any long term deal worth less than the leaked amount, especially with the salary cap going up again.

[SetfreexX]

Just because you franchise tag a player doesn't mean the extension talks cease. I'm not sure when the deadline to apply the tag is, but it's almost always before teams work out the extension. 

Von Miller was franchised last year, until the worked out his extension. So to say there isn't still ''optimism'' is a bit of a reach at this point, March isn't even here. 

However I think the Butler pick was made knowing we would have an easier time extending Star since space eaters don't command the money interior pass rushers do. And with Butler we also get the 5th year option down the road if he becomes a rusher on par with Short. 

I think for as much flack as we give DG, he's the GM a team like this needs, he has his faults, but he's building a sustainable roster. We just need a break on a tackle in free agency, I feel good about WIlliams, but Oher's long term health is a concern, and I think Remmers returns as depth. 

[tiger7_88]

13 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Figured as much. I like it. Let him play the season out under the tag and hopefully at the same time Butler develops into a suitable replacement.

And pick Montravious Adams in the 2nd round and we're golden!  ;)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sorta kinda.  :P

[tiger7_88]

6 minutes ago, top dawg said:

This just gives Getty reason to draft his DT at 8.

The only DT worth a top 10 pick is Allen and if he's sitting there at 8 I hope I see DG's fat flopping up and down over his belt as he furiously runs to the podium to submit Allen's name.

(P.S. Yes, I know DG isn't the one actually at the draft submitting the draft card.)

[Ace_Aladdin]

8 minutes ago, top dawg said:

This just gives Getty reason to draft his DT at 8. And, you know, we really couldn't even be mad at him.

They can still get something done, and perhaps this is but a game being played out, but I'm disappointed. You never know where dragging things out will end up. Will there be a media thing?

I can see both sides hunkering down. Remember G-man's optimism that something would get done...?

He want be doing that , I think Ron is gonna have a lot more input this time.

JR & Ron had a little talk.

[tiger7_88]

5 minutes ago, Captain Morgan said:

On set for ESPN NFL Insiders in Houston, Ron Rivera reiterates "our primary runner cannot be our quarterback."

Well, in order to achieve success with your primary runner being the RB, you have to actually have a successful and creative NFL-level passing scheme.