Carr Watch

[Jackie Lee]

7 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Granted, you have to evaluate the veteran properly and we didn't have the people who could do that.

I think we do now.

Yeah that was a largely forgettable yet hectic free agency. 

[NanuqoftheNorth]

34 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Setting aside whether you want him here or not, the comment that it's fair market for a good vet is probably true.

We signed Bridgewater for around 20 million if I remember right. That was fair for a veteran at the time. With inflation and the cap going up, 35 is probably a good figure now.

Almost goes without saying that today's NFL QB contract numbers are absurd, especially considering that they were well out of control a decade ago when they were in the 20 mil/year range.  Having said that, the reality is today's average to slightly above average NFL QBs are poised to secure 30 million plus per year contracts going forward.  It won't change until serviceable QBs start getting 40 mil/year contracts. 

Crazy but true:  In today's market, Carr is likely to secure a 3 year contract worth over 100 million.  

Edited February 24, 2023 by NanuqoftheNorth

[Mr. Scot]

4 minutes ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

Almost goes without saying that today's NFL QB contract numbers are absurd, especially considering that they were well out of control a decade ago when they were in the 20 mil/year range.  Having said that, the reality is today's average to slightly above average NFL QBs are poised to secure 30 million plus per year contracts going forward.  It won't change until serviceable QBs start getting 40 mil/year contracts. 

Crazy but true:  In today's market, Carr is likely to secure a 3 year contract worth over 100 million.  

Remember when everybody was freaking out about Deion Sanders getting 35 million?

[CPcavedweller]

On 2/17/2023 at 1:47 PM, mrcompletely11 said:

Good.  Lets draft someone at 9 and let this all star staff fuging develop them

Considering the people brought in, it has to be Anthony Richardson. 

[OldhamA]

Apparently he wants $35m a year, so that rules us out you'd think: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/02/25/report-derek-carr-wants-35-million-per-year/

[CamWhoaaCam]

5 minutes ago, OldhamA said:

Apparently he wants $35m a year, so that rules us out you'd think: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/02/25/report-derek-carr-wants-35-million-per-year/

How does that rule us out?

 

If we wanted him we could easily make it work. Cap is no longer a thing. Saints been signing players for years with no cap.

[ECHornet]

On 2/24/2023 at 10:42 AM, NanuqoftheNorth said:

Crazy but true:  In today's market, Carr is likely to secure a 3 year contract worth over 100 million.  

I hope it’s not from the Panthers. 

[NanuqoftheNorth]

27 minutes ago, ECHornet said:

I hope it’s not from the Panthers. 

I don't believe you have too much to worry about.

The Panthers have limited cap space with numerous needs to address. 

Drafting a QB and bringing in an affordable vet is most likely what they'll end up doing.

[CamWhoaaCam]

3 minutes ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

I don't believe you have too much to worry about.

The Panthers have limited cap space with numerous needs to address. 

Drafting a QB and bringing in an affordable vet is most likely what they'll end up doing.

I hope that is the plan.

 

[Mr. Scot]

17 minutes ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

I don't believe you have too much to worry about.

The Panthers have limited cap space with numerous needs to address. 

Drafting a QB and bringing in an affordable vet is most likely what they'll end up doing.

Possible, but salary cap space can be created if needed.

Can't create draft picks, of course. Those just have to be used wisely.

Edited February 26, 2023 by Mr. Scot

[NanuqoftheNorth]

18 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Possible, but salary cap space can be created if needed.

Can't create draft picks, of course. Those just have to be used wisely.

Of course.

Just playing the odds.

Only one team will sign Derek Carr, but every team has draft picks.

Edited February 26, 2023 by NanuqoftheNorth

[Jackie Lee]

25 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Possible, but salary cap space can be created if needed.

Can't create draft picks, of course. Those just have to be used wisely.

I mean you can create draft picks by trading players or future picks, it's just not in your control whether another team is interested in working with you

[TLGPanthersFan]

As was said on The Roar. Our ceiling with Carr is the Cousins Vikings. I have higher hopes and aspirations for this team then just making the playoffs and then getting beat by a team that can exploit Carrs weaknesses. 
Like what happens every time the Vikings make the playoffs. 

Edited February 26, 2023 by TLGPanthersFan

[Stuart Smith]

On 2/18/2023 at 10:18 AM, Mr. Scot said:

Jacoby Brissett is a definite possibility.

And as much as folks won't like it, so is Sam Darnold.

Actually rather have Darnold than Brissett, but I think the Panthers fans and Tepper are ready to turn the page.