Stewart released "confirmed"

[TheRed]

Just now, Cary Kollins said:

 

Hurney is definitely taking a running back.

What do you see as the top two or three positions in this draft as you get into the process at the combine?

MH: “I would say running back, throughout the draft. Offensive tackle, offensive line. Guard and tackle, if you’re talking about the deepness of the position. ... I would probably say running back [is strongest] right now."

 

 

Bare in mind successful teams use two running backs before the inevitable knock of McCaffrey/Gettleman.

Nobody is knocking CMC.

But the reality is if you have to spend an 8th overall pick on an RB and turn around and draft another one high the following season when you have Cam Newton at QB, somewhere you're missing out on value.

[Captain Obvious]

Just now, The Huddler said:

How much Cap space does this free up?

Its Person so take it with a grain of salt but.

 

 

[MHS831]

27 minutes ago, CashNewton22 said:

Say what you will about Hurndog but this far he’s made all the right-understandable moves during his second stint. Even the trading of KB opened up our offense. I’m going to support Hurndog 2.0 since 90% of the rest of Panther nation (understandably) hates him as our GM.

yeah, but he just stated to SI that it was too soon to decide on Stew, needing a RB who can run between tackles.  Seems wishy washy.

[panther4life]

13 minutes ago, thefuzz said:

This isn't learning from mistakes, this is called having common sense.

Thanks for the memories Stew, really enjoyed watching you work.

 

It’s called JR no longer meddling after tanking 2010 and the new CBA

[Paa Langfart]

Looks like Marty Hurney is back with a plan and some compassionate cut throatness.

[ladypanther]

15 minutes ago, hepcat said:

Packers rarely sign FA's, and I doubt Stewart would want to play there. He's from Washington so it does make sense. I bet Stewart plays one more season for the Seahawks.

Packers got a new GM.  Things likely will change there.

[Paa Langfart]

1 hour ago, MHS831 said:

yeah, but he just stated to SI that it was too soon to decide on Stew, needing a RB who can run between tackles.  Seems wishy washy.

thanks for your unbiased opinion goober

[Ricky Spanish]

Hurney just freed up 10 mil in cap space.

Going rate for a top guard is 11-12 million...

Shepard makes 2 million...

Either way, he's putting us in a position to be able to afford Norwell and I'm OK with it. 

So far cap management Hurney 2.0 gets an A grade from me. No idea how good he is at evaluating vet talent to fill out the roster though. Hopefully he vastly improved there. 

[RumHam]

Where Isiah Crowell at? Get him here now.

[Johnny Rockets]

6 minutes ago, TheRed said:

This was inevitable. Thanks for the memories Jonathan.

So who replaces his production? Bare in mind with Stewart now gone, Cam Newton is our leading rusher by a whopping 300+ yards.

If we have to draft another RB, that's a problem. 

I know he is on the wrong side of 30 but what about bringing in LaGarette Blount as a lower priced stop gap for a season while they find a long term answer? I know most people's first response will be Hell no but he has helped win a championship the last 2 seasons on a one year contract and still runs hard.

Not sure if he will still have the same chip on his shoulder after his recent success or if he fits what Norv wants to do but a Blount / CMC combo does not sound like a bad idea to me for a year while they work on something long term. 

[SingleMalt]

1 hour ago, hepcat said:

Side note, I have a strong prediction he lands with the Seahawks

yeah....with his history of leg issues that turf should do him wonders.

[CarolinaSamurai]

Wow

 

[panthers55]

Funny that all the criticisms about Hurney from five years ago seem to be no longer true. Let's see how the draft and free agency goes. Apparently people can and do change just as I have said all along. Go figure.......

[Chaos]

Sad day.