Panthers trade proposal via ESPN

[Khyber53]

Just now, LinvilleGorge said:

In '21, Jared Goff has a $37M cap hit. Matt Ryan has a $41M cap hit. Carson Wentz has a $35M cap hit. I don't think you're in tune with what good QBs make in today's NFL.

And all three have questionable relationships with their team's futures right now...

[LinvilleGorge]

1 minute ago, Khyber53 said:

And all three have questionable relationships with their team's futures right now...

Because two of them suck and one of them is old. Watson suffers from neither.

[t96]

9 minutes ago, Khyber53 said:

Those hits happen all the time. Teddy. Alex. Brady. Theisman. Cam. Luke. Delhomme. Really, in this game that's how most great players end their careers or end up as a shell of themselves. And then you're on the hook for those contracts. 

If we get Watson, I'll cheer him on. Not a problem. But there will always be the question if we'll be paying too much for him up and until that contract is over. There will also be the question of how bad that contract is going to hamstring the entire team over time.

None of those hits are like Smith's or Theisman's, whose were truly career altering. Luke was still playing at an elite level and still could be. Brady, come on... Is Teddy any worse than he was before the injury? No. 

 

Could Watson miss time with injury and make it tough for us to win? Sure obviously, that's a risk of the game. All 32 teams are in that same boat. You don't make decisions based on fear of a player getting a career altering injury. That's absurd.

[bLACKpANTHER]

ugh.. this is so hard.. that is a lot but idk.. maybe.. idk.. 

do it

[cookinbrak]

It's irrelevant. The Jets have 2 1st rd picks this year, so they have more immediate impact. As does Miami. Either could trade both of those picks and the QB they just drafted, and throw in next years 1st. Both are higher profile landing spots.

[Jon Snow]

I certainly hope that would not be the Panthers first offer.  

[Mvp2014]

no way.  inwouldnt give more than 2 1sts and a 3rd

[LinvilleGorge]

4 minutes ago, cookinbrak said:

It's irrelevant. The Jets have 2 1st rd picks this year, so they have more immediate impact. As does Miami. Either could trade both of those picks and the QB they just drafted, and throw in next years 1st. Both are higher profile landing spots.

They have to be interested in making the deal though. The Dolphins came out pretty early that they weren't gonna be involved. For better or worse, they really do seem committed to Tua. The Jets are reportedly planning on sticking with Darnold but I don't necessarily buy it.

[joemac]

24 minutes ago, Khyber53 said:

Those hits happen all the time. Teddy. Alex. Brady. Theisman. Cam. Luke. Delhomme. Really, in this game that's how most great players end their careers or end up as a shell of themselves. And then you're on the hook for those contracts. 

If we get Watson, I'll cheer him on. Not a problem. But there will always be the question if we'll be paying too much for him up and until that contract is over. There will also be the question of how bad that contract is going to hamstring the entire team over time.

Paying too much for him?  

Have you seen Mahomes new contract?  35M + is the new going rate for a top flight, young franchise QB - which Watson DEFINITELY is.  His deal will end up being somewhat of a bargain as the years go forward.  Hell, we're stuck paying Bridgewater 20M.  There are no deals for future Hall of Fame QBs these days.  If you have the chance to get one - you do it.  Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield and Josh Allen are all going to get at least 30M a year in their next deals.

[DaveThePanther2008]

2 hours ago, Mills said:

I’d try my damndest to at least keep this years second rounder...But if you must

Yeah, I'm in agreement on that.  Would hate to have to wait to get our first pick in the draft in the 3rd round.

[joemac]

4 minutes ago, Mvp2014 said:

no way.  inwouldnt give more than 2 1sts and a 3rd

You do realize that the first this year is a wash, right?  We would be drafting a rookie QB at 8, so its like drafting Watson at 8 this year instead.  Dont get hung up on this years first.

[CarolinaNCSU]

4 minutes ago, Mvp2014 said:

no way.  inwouldnt give more than 2 1sts and a 3rd

So you value a lockdown CB the same as a franchise QB? 

LA gave 2 1sts and a 4th for Jalen Ramsey, who also needed a new contract. 

[Paa Langfart]

If this trade happens we will be one player away from sucking for several years.  Should Watson get hurt we are fugged.  This is insane.

[NCBlu]

Nope. 2 1st, 2021 3rd, and Teddy that would be it for me. You can't trade away 3 1st. If that's not good just trade up in draft for one of the top 4 QBs. I hope we get Lance tbh. He was the 3rd QB in his own class 12th pick