Could This be the Next Panthers' GM?

[FakePlasticTrees]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/07/26/kevin-colbert-inches-toward-g-m-free-agency/

The Steelers unquestionably have become excellent at finding talent. The man primarily responsible for doing so could be taking his talents elsewhere next year.

G.M. Kevin Colbert’s contract runs through the 2020 draft. As explained by Ed Bouchette of TheAthletic.com, Colbert didn’t get an extension on the same day coach Mike Tomlin received his latest new deal. Bouchette adds that Colbert has told the team he prefers to go year to year.

That approach gives both sides flexibility; the Steelers can move on with minimal financial cost, and Colbert can walk away for a better offer or a change of scenery.

[Khyber53]

Right now, the next GM is still Marty Hurney. And that's not a bad thing at all.

[FakePlasticTrees]

6 minutes ago, Khyber53 said:

Right now, the next GM is still Marty Hurney. And that's not a bad thing at all.

Make no mistake, I think Hurney has done a fine and even admirable job during his second stint with the team. However, I suspect that another season like last season will be a precursor to wiping the slate clean for Tepper and reconstituting that "slate" would likely begin with the appointment of a new GM.

[Peppers90 NC]

21 minutes ago, Khyber53 said:

Right now, the next GM is still Marty Hurney. And that's not a bad thing at all.

Best case scenario is that he does a great job and remains the GM for a long time. I hope we arent looking for a GM in 2020

[mc52beast]

7 minutes ago, FakePlasticTrees said:

Make no mistake, I think Hurney has done a fine and even admirable job during his second stint with the team. However, I suspect that another season like last season will be a precursor to wiping the slate clean for Tepper and reconstituting that "slate" would likely begin with the appointment of a new GM.

Last season isn’t entirely on Hurney. Yes there were serious depth issues but the team was 6-2 with a healthy Cam. 

[PanthersBigD]

11 minutes ago, FakePlasticTrees said:

Make no mistake, I think Hurney has done a fine and even admirable job during his second stint with the team. However, I suspect that another season like last season will be a precursor to wiping the slate clean for Tepper and reconstituting that "slate" would likely begin with the appointment of a new GM.

So you're anticipating another season like last season?

[FakePlasticTrees]

5 minutes ago, PanthersBigD said:

So you're anticipating another season like last season?

No. To the contrary, I expect big things this season. Of course, my expectations and reality do not always intersect.......for some reason.

[TheCasillas]

Not a fan of Colbert. He had some real hits in the draft, much like Hurney.... but his FA acquisitions were mainly miss rather than hit. Also, his blemishes were well hidden by his draft picks.  He has been at the helm there for a long time, and constantly put together a good run. However, I just dont see a huge difference from going Hurney to Colbert.

Also, Colbert didn't take locker room personalities into account when making his decisions. Steelers have had a lot of good talent leave due to that locker room cancer. He has taken a lot of risks, and not many paid off.

[Waldo]

It's the wrong time of the year to be focusing on a GM switch. It's good to have options if needed though.

I'm not sure what to think of Colbert as a GM candidate. I don't follow the Stealers at all and I don't know if he didn't see personality issues with some of their guys or it was a group effort. He has experience and has been successful in putting a competitive team on the field every year so it sounds like he is setting himself up for the option to go GM when he finds a good fit. 4 or 5 months from now, it sounds like he will be in the conversions that start up around that time of year.

[BrianS]

1 hour ago, mc52beast said:

Last season isn’t entirely on Hurney. Yes there were serious depth issues but the team was 6-2 with a healthy Cam. 

Also, don't forget the players we lost before the season even began:  2 CB's who were clearly better than Munnerlyn / Elder and you might as well say we lost D Williams at tackle before the season started.  Matt Kalil never played.  Oh, and Eric W calling the defense was a disaster.  And Olsen going down.  And Cam.  Etc.

Face it, Hurney gave the coaching staff a team with playoff talent.  That's all you can ask your GM to do.

[LinvilleGorge]

1 hour ago, mc52beast said:

Last season isn’t entirely on Hurney. Yes there were serious depth issues but the team was 6-2 with a healthy Cam. 

No season good or bad is ever completely on one person, but as a GM when your roster has serious depth issues, yes that's largely on you.

I hope this guy isn't our next GM because I hope we have a great season and I doubt we'd make a GM change after a great season.

[MHS831]

Not sure how much Hurney was being manipulated by JR---but when Marty was not under Fox's influence (his "lame duck" year),  He tried to trade up for (and drafted) Clausen, he traded up in the third round for Armanti Edwards, and grabbed Eric Norwood in the fourth.  Brandon Lafell was the other selection.

So who knows how good he is?  He has done well, but a pattern of success would be nice.

[Khyber53]

And that guy handled Brown and Bell so very well...

[Harbingers]

3 hours ago, Khyber53 said:

Right now, the next GM is still Marty Hurney. And that's a very bad thing.

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