Panthers FO to hold press conference on Draft live tomorrow at Noon

[teeray]

If they really are running a smokescreen, maybe they see this as the last chance to try to sell other teams on them taking Newton.

Following this line of thought, the reason they have run the Newton smokescreen is because they decided early on that he was the player other teams would be most likely to trade up for.

In any case, it will be a fun week for fans.

Fun?? I feel like may avatar baby.

[Marguide]

Fun?? I feel like may avatar baby.

You and me both. We just have to put our faith in the FO and hope for the best.

:lurk5:

[The Other Colbert]

what are the chances that they state they've made a decision? and feel confident?

that would be the best news to me

[Marguide]

what are the chances that they state they've made a decision? and feel confident?

that would be the best news to me

I don't see it. If they did this and someone called up Wednesday with a blockbuster deal, the team would either have to backtrack and resell someone else, or stick with the pick while turning down a better option.

In reality, I don't think we will be able to trade down unless we give it away. But why short circuit that possibility?

[CharlotteBeer.com]

hoping for something big, expecting nothing

That's what she said!

[CatMan72]

It's probably to get the word out about the draft party, they've been pretty aggressive about notifying fans... I think they are concerned that not many will show up.

[Mvp2014]

I bet they dont mention how we've desperately been trying to trade down

[chknwing]

this is how I believe the Press Conference will go

[Ruff]

It's probably just going to be the FO talking about the lock-out, the injunction, and the legal matters, with a small bit of Draft talk thrown in there.

[OchoNueve]

If they really are running a smokescreen, maybe they see this as the last chance to try to sell other teams on them taking Newton.

Following this line of thought, the reason they have run the Newton smokescreen is because they decided early on that he was the player other teams would be most likely to trade up for.

In any case, it will be a fun week for fans.

There is no other reason we wouldn't have announced the pick right now except for the fact that we are desperately trying to trade down. Once we announce who we are planning on taking, the list of potential trade partners dwindles from 32 to 4 or 5. If we announced at this press conference we intend to take Cam Newton and ended up lying (for smokescreen purposes), I don't think it would be perceived well by fans or the media.

[iamcline]

A. No one wants the #1 pick because of the ridiculous salary it will be bring.

B. No one wants the #1 pick because of what they'll have to give up to get it.

C. A huge reason they aren't going to announce their decision is because of the Draft Party. Not to mention I as a fan would rather be filled with excitement and curiosity as Goodell heads for the podium.

[CatMan72]

On the other hand, we could announce that we're going to use the # 1 overall pick on Cam Newton to try and soften the blow to the fanbase (I suspect they are expecting some backlash).

[cdandi1]

I can't remember the last time we had a press conference two days before the draft..this seems rather odd.

[King Taharqa]

The Panthers need to go ahead and tip their hand to ease the "shock and awe" of Thursday. I want Thursday to be a very special and peaceful day for Panther fans to congregate and celebrate a new era of Panther football. I look forward to the Draft Party.