Greg Olsen leaves Panthers, doesn't retire

[Squirrel]

Just now, (ATL'ien)CamNewton said:

Cam is not like a Luke or a Greg Olsen .. he's way more valuable.

Yeah 18 million in cap savings.  

 

But this thread is about  Olsen. 

[NanuqoftheNorth]

Olsen was Cam's right hand man.

There is still a case to be made for Cam playing in Carolina next season.

Biggest question might be, does Cam still want to be here after this news?

[TheSpecialJuan]

6 minutes ago, datdude420 said:

This team is gonna be straight ass. No leaders whatsoever after they dump Cam. Crumbums 

This is why Matt Rhule was hired. 

[Cookie Lyon]

Wow

[jbland]

22 minutes ago, The Lobo said:

We sorta knew something was coming, but I honestly expected him to retire. It’s going to be weird seeing him with another team. 

Cams the only OG left...damn

*was*

[Matt62881]

This has no bearing on weather Cam stays or goes....Olsen was much older with a much too high cap hit...common guys. Until I see Cam gone I wont believe we are completely detonating everything. 

[OneBadCat]

I have to say as much as I love Greg it’s probably time Thomas takes the reigns.

[TheSpecialJuan]

gent Drew Rosenhaus told PFT that Olsen “is still interested in playing and I will be in communication with other teams after the Super Bowl.”

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/01/30/greg-olsen-panthers-parting-ways/

[NanuqoftheNorth]

It is easy to see why a veteran like Greg (at the tail end of his career) wouldn't want to spend his final year(s) on a team going through a major overhaul.

And yeah, Cam has got to be weighing his options after this announcement.

[Moo Daeng]

28 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Yeah surprised he isnt retiring.  Wonder what the cap hit is. 

Save 7.9 million this season.

[mrcompletely11]

7 minutes ago, Matt62881 said:

This has no bearing on weather Cam stays or goes....Olsen was much older with a much too high cap hit...common guys. Until I see Cam gone I wont believe we are completely detonating everything. 

Um, okay.  You be you guy

 

 

Cue karl Rove election night meltdown 2012

[TheRumGone]

No disrespect to Olsen but he is obviously not the same as that 3 1k yard seasons in a row. He looked and played old. I don’t see how this changes some people’s position with Cam. But that’s just me. Ian needs more reps. He has the talent.

[TheSpecialJuan]

GREG OLSENTE, CAROLINA PANTHERS

In a joint statement, the Panthers and Greg Olsen announced they have agreed to "mutually part ways."

The Panthers can't officially release Olsen until after the Super Bowl, but his nine seasons in Carolina are through. Provided he is cut instead of traded, the move will save the Panthers $8.1 million against the cap. It is impossible to see anyone taking on soon-to-be 35-year-old Olsen's $6.6 million salary. For now, Olsen is not retiring, though he has made it abundantly clear to the Panthers' press corps that he does not want to be a part of a rebuild. That would seem to rule out a Ron Rivera reunion in Washington. Reports have run rampant for some time that T.V. networks are circling, and The Athletic reported just two days that FOX has "made it clear" it is ready to hire Olsen if he hangs up his cleats.

[NanuqoftheNorth]

3 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

gent Drew Rosenhaus told PFT that Olsen “is still interested in playing and I will be in communication with other teams after the Super Bowl.”

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/01/30/greg-olsen-panthers-parting-ways/

Patriots have an obvious need at Greg's position.

Question is, does Brady still have it in him for another season?