Richard Marshall Gone!

[Peppermint9030]

Thank God!

"The indications that I'm getting are that I'm not going to be here next year. I'm fine with that," Marshall said. "I had a great five years here and if I'm not back I'll be somewhere else playing."

Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/01/02/1951141/fox-journey-with-panthers-is-over.html#ixzz1A1qqwACt

[The Other Colbert]

??

wasn't he recently quoted as wanting a long term contract here?

[Kurb]

Every player wants to "retire" where they are.

[Baschski]

Thank God! Now CB becomes one of our top needs when we already have plenty! Yessss.

[Mr. Scot]

??

wasn't he recently quoted as wanting a long term contract here?

He did, but he apparently doesn't think they'll keep him.

I wouldn't proclaim him "gone" just yet myself, but it's definitely possible.

(opinions vary on whether that's a good thing or a bad thing)

[fitty76]

One of those great Marty Hurney draft picks.

[nosuchthingasapanther]

??

wasn't he recently quoted as wanting a long term contract here?

him wanting a long term contract doesn't mean he'll get one.

[The Other Colbert]

we have bigger plans than Richard Marshall.

forgetting richard marshall

[panther4life]

He did, but he apparently doesn't think they'll keep him.

I wouldn't proclaim him "gone" just yet myself, but it's definitely possible.

[I](opinions vary on whether that's a good thing or a bad thing)

depends on alot of factors. I view him as a nickel corner in a good defense, a # 2 on an average defense, and a # 1..well nevermind, so anyway if we plan on being a good defense then we shoudlnt offer him more than nickel cb money, he and his agent likely disagree with me.

[FuzzyPanther]

Thank God!

"The indications that I'm getting are that I'm not going to be here next year. I'm fine with that," Marshall said. "I had a great five years here and if I'm not back I'll be somewhere else playing."

Not a great tackler, and is playing a Tampa 2 as a CB = not a "system" guy. If the system changes, he may (or may not) fit right in. I'm not hung up on this guy either way. I'm not sure how he does in man2man/press coverage, but he's got some hang-ups with tackling, and that doesn't fit our scheme at this point.

Plenty of other roster spots to spend our money on.

[justin6816]

I wish jr would come on here and give some hints on the direction that the team is heading it would get rid of all rumors on here thats just my opinon

[scarface]

#1 Draft Pick Peterson.....

[nosuchthingasapanther]

I wish jr would come on here and give some hints on the direction that the team is heading it would get rid of all rumors on here thats just my opinon

the philosophy of the team will remain the same...a strong defensive heavy run team.

that's already been established.

[SorthNarolina]

One of those great Marty Hurney draft picks.

that's closer to one of worst picks to make a sarcastic comment about.