REPORT: Greg Olsen will play next season

[Jeremy Igo]

Probably the Panthers player that takes the best care of his body. Gameday preparation is second to none. Such a shame a bum foot has wiped it away. 

Maybe splitting his reps with Thomas will help him make it through the season.

[d-dave]

I think you have to give Olsen a chance.  Now if that SAME foot gets hurt, then that's it.  Time has made it's mark.  But if he's able to contribute, great.  He's under contract and one of the best players we have when healthy.  He will help us score points this season if healthy.

Thomas had a nice end to the season, but we all need Olsen to come back healthy and ready to roll.

[DeAngelo Beason]

13 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

The operative question: For how many games?

8

[BlackCats2013]

I can't see him here playing out his contract. I'd actually be surprised if he finishes next season healthy. It's about that time that he considers hanging it up or the Panthers consider letting him go.

[Zaximus]

He's not going to leave that money on the table.     I think the smart move would be to still look to improve TE or find a good backup to Thomas.

[trueblade]

My avatar lives another season!

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[jtm]

I think the Panthers go into this year with the understanding that they can't rely on Olsen and anything he provides is a bonus.  I'd fine moving on from him but I can't imagine there being much of a market for him.  Hopefully they limit his snap count because Thomas looked really good at the end of the season last year. 

[Snake]

15 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

The operative question: For how many games?

Im betting two games this year. Not bad for a entire years pay check.

[Snake]

14 hours ago, Zaximus said:

He's not going to leave that money on the table.     I think the smart move would be to still look to improve TE or find a good backup to Thomas.

Why would he when a team gave him a huge contract for a over the hill TE.

[Zaximus]

1 hour ago, Snake said:

Why would he when a team have him a huge contract for a over the hill TE.

Oh I don't blame him one bit lol.

[Lumps]

13 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Aren't you the same dude that was pissed when Thomas Davis announced he wasn't coming back next season? 

Uh no. Time to move on from him too.

They both ran to the FO wanting more money and extensions and they’re both not playing their worth.

Granted TD didn’t do horribly but he’s going downhill and it’s obvious.

If you notice, the most successful teams in the league are very young or move on very quickly from players (Patriots). The Panthers are the anti patriots.

The Panthers are what...THE oldest team in the NFL? And I doubt this is the first time.

[luke nukem]

13 hours ago, Lumps said:

Is there a successful team in the NFL that clings to players like the Panthers do?

Time to move ON, good lord

we are cucked due to his extension, Thanks Marty!

[panthers55]

For 2019 he will make roughly 7 million which is around 13th on the list of TE salaries. That doesn't sound that bad especially if he returns to form. He said his latest procedure took.longer to rehab but had the highest chance of working 

[TheSpecialJuan]

8 hours ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Probably the Panthers player that takes the best care of his body. Gameday preparation is second to none. Such a shame a bum foot has wiped it away. 

Maybe splitting his reps with Thomas will help him make it through the season.

That's the spirit!