Joe Person REPORTS: Panthers will hire assistant GM

[Call Me James]

I imagine they aren't moving on from Marty right now because of how green everyone else is in the organization. 

[KillerKat]

I trust just about anyone on the huddle more than Hurney. The huddle has owned Hurney when it comes to the draft and what other moves we should've made elsewhere.

[45catfan]

6 minutes ago, Call Me James said:

I imagine they aren't moving on from Marty right now because of how green everyone else is in the organization. 

^^^^^This and a brand new GM to the organization.  I don't have to like a bridge from Marty to the new GM, but it does make sense.  Again, shorter the overlap, the better though.

[SmokinwithWilly]

1 hour ago, Call Me James said:

I imagine they aren't moving on from Marty right now because of how green everyone else is in the organization. 

When it comes to established success, Hurney is pretty green too.

[Moo Daeng]

This has always seemed obvious considering it's what Tepper said.

[Soul Rebel]

I mean, in theory, the AGM could get hired after the draft and then Marty gets DFA'd to a different role with less impact on personnel. Transition from GM to some kind of Director or VP of something that can utilize his strengths (whatever those could truly be) so he's still with the organization. 

[Pantherzack179812]

Tepper said months ago this was happening lol. 

 

Marty's eye for top talent is undeniable, I would put his 1st round grade again anyone.

 

But he is not able to effectively build a depth chart. The year after our SB showed his shortcoming with injury, I think a co-gm wouldn't be a bad idea. A guy who can build 2-3 at positions while Marty establishes starters. 

Some of y'all need to pull your head out of your ass with Marty. Tepper in December acknowledged Marty's shortcomings.

[mc52beast]

I’m assuming after seeing the coaching staff fully assembled that the new AGM will have little to zero NFL experience

[Jeremy Igo]

Wait, why us the best college talent evaluator in modern history being shown the door?

[catnip]

Hurney did a good job with 1st round picks .  I thought he did a fair job last year as well .  Rivera just like Fox did not do a good job using the young talent he had . He relied on old veterans to do the job and when they got hurt he threw the young guns into the fire and when they struggled he put them in his dog house never to return .  To build a team you have to work those draft pics in and let then learn from their mistakes .  Allen struggled last year but gained valuable experience . Maybe he is a career backup or maybe more .  We once had a Cajun QB that did not make it on other teams until he was a Panther .He is now on our wall of fame .

[Icege]

If the only thing that can be said about a GM is that they nail the first round pick out of seven, that's probably a sign that they're not a very good GM.

[Waldo]

Trying to find someone less qualified than Hurney  to be the AGM will be more challenging than just hiring a good and qualified GM.

[Mr. Scot]

My top choice right now would probably be Steelers pro personnel guy Brandon Hunt, but they might not give permission since word is they're looking at him as Kevin Colbert's successor.

Lake Dawson out of Buffalo would be a good choice too. So would Joe Schoen. I know people will mention Dan Morgan. I don't know that he's ready for a GM job yet but Marty might champion him.

If Marty is involved, it'd be pretty easy to see former Panther guys like Ryan Cowden and Trent Kirchner get calls. Hurney might want someone who's "friendly" to him.

[Jmac]

18 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

after the draft AND that person will be eventual successor to Marty Hurney. 

https://nfltraderumors.co/nfc-south-rumors-buccaneers-falcons-panthers-saints-3/

Basically saying that the man is not qualified. Leave it to the Panthers to hold his hand and keep him around.