Drama Alert - Panthers can stick it to the Saints

[Jeremy Igo]

Remember just after the NFL draft, there was drama that unfolded as Tight End Tommy Stevens said the Panthers were set to sign him as a UDFA, but then in the 7th round the New Orleans Saints traded up and jumped ahead of them?

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Jeff Duncan of The Athletic reported the Panthers had offered Stevens a $15,000 signing bonus and $30,000 of his salary guaranteed. After initially matching the offer, the Saints upped it to $144,000 guaranteed.

When Stevens and his agent stopped answering the Saints' calls, per Duncan, Payton and Co. sprang into action by executing the trade. After striking the deal, Payton said he texted Stevens and his agent: "I'm tired of asking. Now, I'm taking."

Well, the Saints just cut Tommy Stevens and plan to sign him to their practice squad. As it so happens, the Panthers are in the market for a tight end after making their own cuts. 

The Panthers could now punch Payton in the gut by signing Stevens away. 

Come on Hurney, stick it to them. DO IT! 

 

[Burnout189]

But what if he sucks? Then we would just be sticking it to ourselves, wouldn't we?

[Daddy_Uncle]

[Jeremy Igo]

Just now, Burnout189 said:

But what if he sucks? Then we would just be sticking it to ourselves, wouldn't we?

Sure, but we are gonna suck anyways. What if he is good?

[Iron Saint]

Turns out we didn't need him to play TE after all.

[Burnout189]

1 minute ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Sure, but we are gonna suck anyways. What if he is good?

[Jesse]

FTS

[therealmjl]

31 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Sure, but we are gonna suck anyways. What if he is good?

Most honest thing you have said in a while

[MHS831]

Here is what I would do----I would get a team in the AFC to trade with one of our NFC rivals for a player we want for a conditional pick.  Then the Panthers could return the favor.  Both would be for conditional draft picks.  Then I would cut the AFC player, and the AFC team would cut the NFC player---making the conditional pick null and void and the player available.  We may not get the player, but the rival team loses the player and the draft pick. If we get the player and save the pick--win win.

  I am sure there is a reason we cannot do this, but now you know how my mind works.  Payton?  He is a pussy.  Bilichick?  Wimp. 

 

[MHS831]

46 minutes ago, Iron Saint said:

Turns out we didn't need him to play TE after all.

I trash your coach, but I hope Rhule turns out to be as good. 

[bababoey]

5 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

Here is what I would do----I would get a team in the AFC to trade with one of our NFC rivals for a player we want for a conditional pick.  Then the Panthers could return the favor.  Both would be for conditional draft picks.  Then I would cut the AFC player, and the AFC team would cut the NFC player---making the conditional pick null and void and the player available.  We may not get the player, but the rival team loses the player and the draft pick. If we get the player and save the pick--win win.

  I am sure there is a reason we cannot do this, but now you know how my mind works.  Payton?  He is a pussy.  Bilichick?  Wimp. 

 

[MHS831]

1 minute ago, bababoey said:

I knew that I should have provided a flowchart.  (of course I was kidding).

[jfra78]

53 minutes ago, Iron Saint said:

Turns out we didn't need him to play TE after all.

Cause you have a QB who can play TE

[sml1950]

There’s a reason that Brady/Rhule wanted to develop this player:

Measurables...... https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2020/03/former-penn-state-quarterback-tommy-stevens-posts-eye-popping-numbers-during-his-recent-pro-day-workout.html

Scheme........ https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2020/8/18/21372267/saints-tommy-stevens-taysom-hill-2020-training-camp