Olsen Debating Retiring

[Zaximus]

For those saying "it'll be there next year" well that's not a given.    They could find someone that is better.    No doubt I'm sure there's roles to fill but maybe the booth job would be grabbed up.     Like others said, there is a lot to consider.     I hope he makes a decision soon so we know what we are working with.    I don't expect him to play but 4 games or something if he stays.

[steven8989]

1 hour ago, Zaximus said:

For those saying "it'll be there next year" well that's not a given.    They could find someone that is better.    No doubt I'm sure there's roles to fill but maybe the booth job would be grabbed up.     Like others said, there is a lot to consider.     I hope he makes a decision soon so we know what we are working with.    I don't expect him to play but 4 games or something if he stays.

He might pull a Witten and say right before draft I'm retiring. LMAO, I don't really care because he never makes it through the year. Time to hang it up Greg!

[shaqattaq]

16 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

It's been fun, Greg. You're a Panthers legend. Go become a legend on the mic now.

He already is (it's at 6:09):

 

[thefuzz]

Once again this franchise (Marty) shows the rest of the NFL just how stupid they can be.

Bill is up in Boston laughing his ass off.

 

The outpouring of "hindsight is 20/20 folks" will be rolling around soon.  God almighty I wish Tepper would get the football side of the business in order.  I can only hope this is a "here is all the rope you want" season from him.

[LinvilleGorge]

1 minute ago, thefuzz said:

Once again this franchise (Marty) shows the rest of the NFL just how stupid they can be.

Bill is up in Boston laughing his ass off.

 

The outpouring of "hindsight is 20/20 folks" will be rolling around soon.  God almighty I wish Tepper would get the football side of the business in order.  I can only hope this is a "here is all the rope you want" season from him.

Agree with you on Tepper but IMO, that Olsen extension was likely all JR. Gettleman wasn't willing to be JR's yes man and JR knew that Hurney was and that's exactly why Hurney was brought back. I'm not surprised that Rivera and crew were given another year but I was honestly shocked that Tepper didn't make a GM change over the off-season.

[TN05]

 

 

[thefuzz]

Just now, LinvilleGorge said:

Agree with you on Tepper but IMO, that Olsen extension was likely all JR. Gettleman wasn't willing to be JR's yes man and JR knew that Hurney was and that's exactly why Hurney was brought back. I'm not surprised that Rivera and crew were given another year but I was honestly shocked that Tepper didn't make a GM change over the off-season.

I agree that JR had a lot to do with it...I also think that DG was forced to sign both Matt Kalil and Capt. back, and for way more than he normally would.

GM should have been brought in, with the idea in mind to evaluate RR for 1 year,  then make the call.  Honestly, I would have preferred to see everyone gone, but the GM in the very least.  Lost a lot of "new owner" excitement after that move (non move) by Tep.

[Bronn]

I think the timing of this info and Munnerlyn's non-post-June 1st status means that we're saving one of those for Greg.

It is past time for him to hang it up, IMHO, and I would hope that he does what is best for himself and the Panthers. Maybe that'll be an injury settlement or whatever but, at this point, I'm not expecting us to have Greg Olsen on the field next season.

CJ Uzomah and Jesse James are looking like good targets in the FA market right now.

[LinvilleGorge]

2 minutes ago, thefuzz said:

I agree that JR had a lot to do with it...I also think that DG was forced to sign both Matt Kalil and Capt. back, and for way more than he normally would.

GM should have been brought in, with the idea in mind to evaluate RR for 1 year,  then make the call.  Honestly, I would have preferred to see everyone gone, but the GM in the very least.  Lost a lot of "new owner" excitement after that move (non move) by Tep.

Yep, Tepper came in talking a big game, but I'm still waiting to see this owner hell-bent on winning at all costs. Sorry, I'm not excited about a logo at midfield and other non-football moves.

[thefuzz]

38 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Yep, Tepper came in talking a big game, but I'm still waiting to see this owner hell-bent on winning at all costs. Sorry, I'm not excited about a logo at midfield and other non-football moves.

The logo at midfield was/is one of the weirdest quirks that this fanbase has.

Tepper sounded tough, and ready to roll...then quickly realized that you don't have to do a damn thing to make money in Charlotte, PSL's baby.

[LinvilleGorge]

3 minutes ago, thefuzz said:

The logo at midfield was/is one of the weirdest quirks that this fanbase has.

Tepper sounded tough, and ready to roll...then quickly realized that you don't have to do a damn thing to make money in Charlotte, PSL's baby.

Give me a consistent winner and I don't care if you paint a giant purple dildo at midfield.

[countryboi]

He really should take the TV money and run....that money is going to last long after his playing days are over. no more getting hit no more foot injuries. he can be home with his family almost every night it just seems like a better way. That said once that high level of competition is gone its almost impossible to replace. its like a drug

[kungfoodude]

3 minutes ago, countryboi said:

He really should take the TV money and run....that money is going to last long after his playing days are over. no more getting hit no more foot injuries. he can be home with his family almost every night it just seems like a better way. That said once that high level of competition is gone its almost impossible to replace. its like a drug

Why would that money disappear if he plays one more NFL season at a much, much, much, much higher salary?

[blackcat]

31 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

Why would that money disappear if he plays one more NFL season at a much, much, much, much higher salary?

Also, it's not like he's going to be destitute if he doesn't work another day in his life, right?