Panthers sign Adam Thielen

[SteveSmithTD89]

Thielen coming on to the Pat McAfee show right now 
 

 

[Jesse]

As I'm listening to this interview, I'm excited as hell that we snagged Adam Thielen. He speaks highly of the facilities, players we've brought in so far, and coaching staff. 

Every day it shows that we made the right choice at head coach.

[SteveSmithTD89]

3 minutes ago, Jesse said:

As I'm listening to this interview, I'm excited as hell that we snagged Adam Thielen. He speaks highly of the facilities, players we've brought in so far, and coaching staff. 

Every day it shows that we made the right choice at head coach.

Bit about Reich speaks volumes about this staff and just further cements he was the right choice for the job.

[TheSpecialJuan]

 

[SteveSmithTD89]

For those that missed the interview: 

Came here for a chance to win, believes we are building towards winning a super bowl and he wants to be a part of building that offense. Expects immediate success. Looking forward to being a teacher for the other guys. Reiterated SEVERAL times the goal is to win a Super Bowl and he expects to contend here. 

He is healthy and feels great. Finished the year healthy, was able to hit the ground running on off season workouts. (I did not know this but he owns his own protein bar, a couple gym franchises) Claims to be in best shape. He and his family comes out tomorrow to officially sign and get the lay of the land.

We have a golf simulator 10 feet from the locker room, said that was awesome to see and something that did actually encourage him to sign. Said if they wanted to recruit him the two things we could have done to "roll out the red carpet" would be a golf sim in the locker room and a cold brew waiting when he walked in the door. We were 1/2 lol.

Team did NOT say who we are drafting although he asked and pushed hard but they would not budge. 

There were additional teams pushing to sign him, two that were mentioned by name were Dallas and Denver. A hang up for some of those teams were his age and would only offer a 1 year deal. 

Originally did NOT plan on visiting. Only reason he even agreed to come out was the large amount of respect he has for Frank Reich. Said he has long admired him and his offense. Went on to praise his vision for building an offense, a staff etc. 

Said there are a COUPLE other WRs we are attempting to sign and he has gone full into recruiter mode. Gave props to our signings so far. Praised the signing of Andy Dalton and his existing relationship with him and said Andy being here "a huge part of the decision" to sign as well as praising Sanders and Hurst signing. 

All in all he seems like a great dude. I'm excited he is part of the team. 

Edited March 20, 2023 by SteveSmithTD89

[Sub Zero]

4 hours ago, weyco2000 said:

Thielen is an upgrade over DJ…

No he is a solid slot and his biggest asset is his knowledge for the younger WR and a reliable target for a rookie QB.. DJ was a number 1 Wr Theilen isn’t that anymore but that’s okay..

[weyco2000]

5 hours ago, KSpan said:

https://www.panthers.com/video/highlight-kyle-allen-delivers-clutch-fourth-down-throw-to-d-j-moore

There's three.

How did I know you’d choose the TD that cost us the game. 

[KSpan]

5 hours ago, weyco2000 said:

Quick, name a play DJ made to win a game or hell even putting us in position to win a game. 

Your words, not mine - request for one single play.

5 minutes ago, weyco2000 said:

How did I know you’d choose the TD that cost us the game. 

Probably because it was just last season and without that TD the team loses, satisfying your request for "... hell even putting us in position to win a game". Again, your words, not mine, but I also gave two more, not only meeting but even exceeding what you requested.

[shaqattaq]

19 hours ago, SteveSmithTD89 said:

Said if they wanted to recruit him the two things we could have done to "roll out the red carpet" would be a golf sim in the locker room and a cold brew waiting when he walked in the door. We were 1/2 lol.

Someone get that man a cold beer!

[GRWatcher]

 

[ladypanther]

23 minutes ago, GRWatcher said:

 

Already saying Keep Pounding......love it!

 

(Gosh I really dislike everything Rhule.)

[TheSpecialJuan]

54 minutes ago, GRWatcher said:

 

good stuff 

[GRWatcher]

 

[Mr. Scot]

41 minutes ago, GRWatcher said:

 

Rounded off the top of his route rather than planting and cutting... Could stand to run smoother... Made the catch look harder than it should have been...

Good genes but he needs some work

Edited March 21, 2023 by Mr. Scot