Seems Richardson is prepping this team to sell it.

[Highlandfire]

Sons are gone, Not extending coaches contracts, not tagging or extending anymore big contracts this offseason.... sure looks like a sale prep to me.

[CRA]

Sons are gone, Not extending coaches contracts, not tagging or extending anymore big contracts this offseason.... sure looks like a sale prep to me.

sons - have you ever worked w/ your family?

extending coaches - why would he extend Fox? Fox doesn't deserve it and you don't fire until you KNOW you can find better.

[R0CKnR0LLA]

lol quality

[cdandi1]

uncertain if there will be play in two years, id be a little hesitant to spend money on something that might not even be in full working order in a year.

[nosuchthingasapanther]

by far the worst speculation thread this offseason.

[nosuchthingasapanther]

by far the worst speculation thread this offseason.

[holycrikey]

by far the worst speculation thread this offseason.

I agree. This is borderline idiotic. Richardson worked for years upon years to start a franchise here. It is his life's work. Sales are doing well. There is absolutely ZERO reason to believe he'd want to sell the team, let alone "prep" for it this year.

God I hate the offseason and the idiotic threads that go along with it. Can't wait for August.

[Kurb]

Highland do you work for the CharlotteObserver?

[ncbobcat]

I agree this is horrible speculation. However...it does make me think of who is the heir apparent now the sons are out of the "family business" and Jerry ain't getting any younger...not to mention the recent heart transplant.

Does anyone know the answer in case, Lord forbid, an "emergency" situation would arise?

[Gscottnc5]

thread = epic fail

[Zod]

I don't think its all that far fetched. Selling the team is unlikely although possible. That does not mean the team would be moved though. Most teams who change owners stay put.

[SorthNarolina]

I agree this is horrible speculation. However...it does make me think of who is the heir apparent now the sons are out of the "family business" and Jerry ain't getting any younger...not to mention the recent heart transplant.

Does anyone know the answer in case, Lord forbid, an "emergency" situation would arise?

Probably rule by commitee, I'm sure JR's got some canidates for when he'll be watching us from the big owners box in the sky.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I heard Cowher wants to own the Carolina Panthers. Just sayin'.

[ncbobcat]

Probably rule by commitee, I'm sure JR's got some canidates for when he'll be watching us from the big owners box in the sky.

So you don't think he's willed the team to anyone or have a successor (unbeknowst to any of us) in place?