Would you trade Ickey

[DeAngelo Beason]

Blocking scheme was pretty bad.  I wouldn't put it all on Ickey.  No one in the NFL would succeed left on an island like he was yesterday.

[Eazy-E]

He’s still 24 ffs. You guys are acting like he’s a  6+ year vet who hasn’t improved at all since he was drafted.

We need a damn center worth a poo who can command and control the line of scrimmage. They’re literally the anchor of the offensive line. 

[jayboogieman]

Personally, there's not a single player on the roster I wouldn't trade for the right price. As for the team, there's a few that they most likely consider untouchable because of contract(Brown, the guards) and/or because they're rookies or on rookie deals still.

[Panthering]

No.

[SmokinwithWilly]

38 minutes ago, Eazy-E said:

He’s still 24 ffs. You guys are acting like he’s a  6+ year vet who hasn’t improved at all since he was drafted.

We need a damn center worth a poo who can command and control the line of scrimmage. They’re literally the anchor of the offensive line. 

It's not a knock on Icky. It's just recognizing what he does and doesn't do well vs potential costs to keep him. Icky is best driving forward pushing guys. He has a strong anchor and the power to shove guys out of the way. His lateral movement and quickness aren't nearly as strong. To pass block, you have to have quick feet and balance and that isn't Icky, at least right now. 

 

[ProcessBlue2]

2 hours ago, SCO96 said:

Your idea could necessitate finding a solid LT this off-season in the draft or via free agency...and solid LT's don't grow on trees.

I bring you Will Campbell, projected Top 10 pick. 

[Aussie Tank]

The side has way too many holes already to trade away serviceable players at premium positions at the moment. He's played pretty well this year. The man needs to reach out to Joe Thomas and Trent Williams though 

[NorthTryon]

2 hours ago, Panthering said:

No.

I second.

[pantherj]

It's an odd situation because he's not great, but he is serviceable and you can help him out with the scheme and chipping. Just don't give him a mega deal and he can stay. Let him test the market if he's not happy. 

[Gapanthersfan]

If he still needs significant help in his pass blocking midway through next season, do the panthers risk paying him LT market value, hoping he continues to improve? Laying starting LT money on a player who is in the ‘still improving’ category is a big gamble. 
 

If the panthers don’t throw a really juicy contract at him, another desperate GM will take a flier on him and he’ll be gone. I’m not big on a 5th year option and I’m really not big on franchise tag. 

In a way, it’s a similar situation to how it went down with burns. Measurables are there in a guy you’ve waited on for 4 years. Now all of a sudden, they’ve waited too long and are playing a lose lose hand. As with Burns, there’s always someone willing to over pay. Panthers turned down 2 firsts, Burns then dogs it bad, and they have to take what could get from the Giants… and surprise, Burns is who he is. 

So what do they do with this dude? Don’t get me wrong, I love the guy, but unless they have an absolute stud at LT, Bryce will never flourish. Will Ickey turn in to the pass protecting stud this team and Bryce desperately need?

[BEASTfromdaEAST]

This fn fan base never amazes me. With a roster void of talent they're willing to trade anyone with a hint of talent.

Is he the best LT in the game? NO but for fug sakes he is a good young OL that could be used in the RT if Moton walks......STOP TRADING AWAY TALENT FOR PEANUTS!!!!