ESPN.com's David Newton's Free Agency Party

[TheSpecialJuan]

As for the other 20 Panthers who are eligible to become unrestricted free agents, here is the likelihood each will be re-signed:

QB Andy Dalton: Likely. He's been instrumental in Bryce Young's growth. Their relationship is strong, and he's still capable of winning games.

C Austin Corbett: Unlikely. He wants to go to a team where he's the unquestioned starter, and Carolina has a younger, cheaper option in Cade Mays.

OL Brady Christensen: Unlikely. He was invaluable as the sixth man but has proved he can be a starter, so he'll get more money elsewhere.

TE Tommy Tremble: Likely. Second-year player Ja'Tavion Sanders is the future, but Tremble is a proven contributor.

TE Ian Thomas: Unlikely. Being the team's best blocking tight end won't be enough to keep his job.

TE Feleipe Franks: Maybe. He should be an affordable option.

WR David Moore: Likely. A low-cost veteran who's been with Canales in Seattle, Tampa Bay and Carolina.

RB Mike Boone: Unlikely. He wasn't the go-to back when Chuba Hubbard's season ended and the team needs to upgrade the depth.

DE DeShawn Williams: Unlikely. He had only 16 tackles and half a sack for a defense that ranked last in the NFL.

OLB Cam Gill: Unlikely. He could be kept for depth, but this defense will get an overhaul, particularly at OLB.

CB Michael Jackson: Likely. Carolina wants to upgrade opposite Jaycee Horn, but Jackson played well enough to get another deal.

CB Caleb Farley: Maybe. The former first-rounder showed some promise and wants to remain close to home, so he could offer depth at an affordable contract.

S Xavier Woods: Unlikely. His unnecessary roughness penalties were piling up, so don't be surprised by an upgrade here.

S Jordan Fuller: Maybe. But the Panthers have a younger player in Demani Richardson they want to get a look at.

S Nick Scott: Maybe. He knows the system but could be a casualty in the Panthers' defensive upgrades.

S Sam Franklin Jr: Likely. He is a key special teams member.

S Lonnie Johnson Jr: Unlikely. Another player who could move on as part of the defensive upgrades.

P Johnny Hekker: Maybe. He is a proven veteran but ranked 29th in yards per punt (45.7) and 17th in net yards per punt (41.5), so much will depend on price.

K Eddy Pineiro: Unlikely. Carolina didn't pay him what he wanted last year, and he ranked 22nd in field goal percentage (84.6%).

LS JJ Jansen: Likely. At 39, he's still one of the best in the business.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43586063/nfl-carolina-panthers-shaq-thompson-free-agent

[PNW_PantherMan]

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[mrcompletely11]

Why in the hell would we keep Dalton and woods?

 

Oops i read woods as likely 

Edited 3 hours ago by mrcompletely11

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[flagfootballcoach28]

9 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

Why in the hell would we keep Dalton and woods?

 

Oops i read woods as likely 

I don’t see a problem bringing back Dalton. Keeping the QB room the same after the strides Bryce made is a no brainer. Dalton seems to have a positive impact on BY. Also, he’s still a capable backup. Just curious, who would you want over Dalton? 

[PNW_PantherMan]

3 minutes ago, flagfootballcoach28 said:

I don’t see a problem bringing back Dalton. Keeping the QB room the same after the strides Bryce made is a no brainer. Dalton seems to have a positive impact on BY. Also, he’s still a capable backup. Just curious, who would you want over Dalton? 

Personally I’d rather have someone a little more durable.  Plus Andy was awful last year besides the raiders game.

[Captain Morgan]

looks pretty good to me

[mrcompletely11]

13 minutes ago, flagfootballcoach28 said:

I don’t see a problem bringing back Dalton. Keeping the QB room the same after the strides Bryce made is a no brainer. Dalton seems to have a positive impact on BY. Also, he’s still a capable backup. Just curious, who would you want over Dalton? 

Dalton serves absolutely zero purpose.  Either bring in a rookie or a younger vet

[TheSpecialJuan]

Dalton might have interest from other teams. Dolphins were interested in trading for him last offseason.

[jfra78]

1 hour ago, mrcompletely11 said:

Why in the hell would we keep Dalton and woods?

 

Oops i read woods as likely 

I'm okay with Dalton tbh, he is exactly what you need in a backup and mentor to a young QB

[jfra78]

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[frankw]

This "mentor" angle is ridiculous. Bryce Young doesn't need a mentor he's a first overall pick entering his third season. Even beyond that the simple fact is Andy Dalton is simply not a good QB and he's at the tail end of his career.

You bring in a young QB or a younger vet for the same level of investment. This really isn't difficult.

Edited 1 hour ago by frankw

[Dave Gettleman's Shorts]

please don't bring back Fuller and Scott back at safety

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