TD not returning per WFNZ

[cookinwithgas]

[ncfan]

4 minutes ago, Red Dead Redemption said:

Kalil and Short were not great business moves

Why not

Short was one of the the better DTs in the NFL

He had 1 bad fugging year this year and people freak.

Fug, people need to back away from the ledge a little. 

[ncfan]

Just now, cookinwithgas said:

This one hits the feels a little.

Ive only owned 2 jerseys 

A Smitty #89

And a TD #58

Both guys played straight up HEART.  And the amount theyve done off the field

[The Lobo]

I believe in Shaq...I have to, I have a signed jersey I got from him a couple years back framed and hung. I will perish on this hill. 

[t96]

Someone fill me in on why we are making this decision now...? Wouldn’t it be wiser to see what happens with Shaq, what else is out there in FA, what other teams are offering him and even what is there in the draft if he hadn’t signed elsewhere by then? Why make this definitive decision so soon? 

[t96]

Really badly hope he doesn’t go to Falcons, Bucs or Aints. I’d be okay with Giants or Panthers north in Buffalo

[LinvilleGorge]

2 minutes ago, ncfan said:

Why not

Short was one of the the better DTs in the NFL

He had 1 bad fugging year this year and people freak.

Fug, people need to back away from the ledge a little. 

It wasn't one bad year. He has five total sacks in two years since signing his big money contract. He averaged 8 sacks per game in the three seasons leading up to that contract including 11 sacks in his contract year.  He got paid and mailed it in.

[ellis]

PFF disagrees that he’s “tailed off.”

Whatever. Y’all work this out. 

[ellis]

He’ll be quite effective for his next team. It damn well could be a rival. He wants to stay close to home. 

[bigdog10]

Wish TD nothing but the best.  He was an outstanding Panther. 

[PantherNation123]

Really a bummer we couldn't bring him back on a low end deal.  But I truly think Shaq will shine in a full-time role in position that fits him better (don't knock that until you've seen a full season).   I have very little faith in Mayo though, so we have to hope that Carter or Andre Smith turn out to be capable

[Proudiddy]

This is stupid.  I dont agree with this decision at all...  TD still has plenty left in the tank.  I understand needing to know when to cut ties with aging vets is paramount to running a winning organization, but so is knowing when to hang on to aging vets who can still play.  TD can still play at a really high level, and outside of Luke, he is still our 2nd best LB.  There's even video from the Steelers blowout earlier this season where Tomlin is just unabashedly fanboying out about TD, including a play he made during the game demonstrating his athleticism and IQ...  and from my own eye test, I haven't seen any noticeable drop off in ability, so, I just don't get it.

And TBH, Shaq sucks, and TD in his late-thirties is better than Shaq is on his best day...  so again, I just don't understand this decision.  Really dumb.  

Best of luck, TD...  a Panthers Legend, and keep pounding! 

(I think he ends up with either the Saints, the Bucs, or the Bills.)

[PantherNation123]

Honestly, I really hope this doesn't piss Luke off too much.  Luke and TD are beyond best friends... I know Luke is the ultimate professional, but still, not an ideal scenario.

[jumpman910]

27 minutes ago, t96 said:

Really badly hope he doesn’t go to Falcons, Bucs or Aints. I’d be okay with Giants or Panthers north in Buffalo

If they'd take him the Falcons makes too much sense. Playing home and the family is close. I wouldn't be shocked if he ends up in Atlanta. New England or Pittsburgh