Panthers Create $5.1m In Additional Cap Space By Converting Luke's Salary Into A Signing Bonus

[kungfoodude]

2 minutes ago, CPF4LIFE said:

You need to go back and read my first post again.  I clearly said IF we had of cut him when we had the chance. 

But in that scenario we are probably in even worse shape on the OL. 

[MHS831]

We should trade Matt Kalil, Amini Silatolu, and Capt. Munnerlyn for Thomas.  Even steven.

[NorthTryon]

13 minutes ago, JakeDel5674 said:

He's retiring at the end of the season man. Not sure what you wanted the Managers to do at this point. 

Yeah, asking FO to cut a career guy the last year  is nonsense.  There is no one else worth that 10 mil for this one year that helps us more than Kalil.  And these are the people that still talk about how bad we handled S.Smith

[kungfoodude]

I really don't get the animosity towards Ryan. You guys sure you aren't confusing him with his brother??

[steven8989]

9 minutes ago, NorthTryon said:

You don’t know how a vet with two championship rings and a positive attitude is important to building a winner.  Yet you think you know what is good for the Panthers.  Give me a break.

Yeah build a winner with a wr with bricks for hands. Yeah let's pay 5 million for an positive attitude, how dumb.

[La Pantera]

While Safety has been an issue for a looong time, our OL is in FAR worse shape right now. We give Cam time in the pocket, with all our shiny new toys, he destroys teams. We dont get some help, he runs for his life all season.

[DaTownPanther]

The $$$ should go towards an O-line man. 

Even with a three-step, schemes and slates mixed in, WRs still need to get open. It’s all interconnected and that takes time in the pocket. 

It’s not a sexy pickup like an Earl Thomas but protecting Cam SHOULD be top priority.

[ecu88]

1 minute ago, La Pantera said:

While Safety has been an issue for a looong time, our OL is in FAR worse shape right now. We give Cam time in the pocket, with all our shiny new toys, he destroys teams. We dont get some help, he runs for his life all season.

 

1 minute ago, DaTownPanther said:

The $$$ should go towards an O-line man. 

Even with a three-step, schemes and slates mixed in, WRs still need to get open. It’s all interconnected and that takes time in the pocket. 

It’s not a sexy pickup like an Earl Thomas but protecting Cam SHOULD be top priority.

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[jumpman910]

Who's worth trading for on the Oline market? 

[TheSpecialJuan]

1 hour ago, bobsfoodbasics said:

A 7th for Austin Howard is my guess

eric reid 

[kungfoodude]

3 minutes ago, jumpman910 said:

Who's worth trading for on the Oline market? 

Hard to know because we don't know if our FO is looking for a starter or a depth guy. We also don't know who is available. 

It will have to be a wait and see thing.

[cookinbrak]

Moton did rather well when given the chance. Won't know until the season starts, but he's probably our LT. Van Roten can be LG.

[Castavar]

MMQB's Albert Breer reports the Colts are shopping RT Austin Howard.

Howard signed a one-year, $3.75 million deal with Indy this offseason. Trading Howard would be risky with Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) sidelined, but the Colts like what they've seen from rookie Braden Smith at right tackle. A proven starter, Howard could probably return a late-round pick.

Could we be going after Austin Howard? I wouldn't mind spending a late pick for him (although, at this point he might be cut anyway). He's lost a step, but could still be somewhat serviceable until Daryl came back.

[kungfoodude]

Just now, cookinbrak said:

Moton did rather well when given the chance. Won't know until the season starts, but he's probably our LT. Van Roten can be LG.

Ideally we roll with Moton and Williams when he returns. That sets us up very, very well for the future and allows us to just add depth.