Hurney: Wharton to be released

[rainwater]

posted in another thread, but I'd be pretty baffled if we didn't try to restructure him first. I'm betting the two sides couldn't reach an agreement. Damn't hopefully he tests free agency then re-signs with us

No, they aren't re-structuring. They wouldn't need to cut him to do that. He's gone. The Panthers are going to use the $3 million in cap space somewhere else.

[Malachias]

so, does decastro suddenly emerge as a good pick up at #9?

[vorbis]

wharton was a class act, willing to adjust his responsibilities as the team needed, and i believe a leader of the lockerroom. he was also not very good (or let's say inconsistent) his last couple of seasons. i think he'll be missed far more by his teammates than by fans.

[xtheronx]

I expect Joe Person will confirm in three years.

haha .. he just confirmed .. I even tweeted him earlier when TD said it

wish we had someone with more swag lol

[panther4life]

So right now Mack Bernadeau and Hangman are the starting guards?

[Cat'sGrowl]

so, does decastro suddenly emerge as a good pick up at #9?

No.

[megadeth078]

wonder who Hurney eyeing in FA to replace Wharton

I wouldn't be surprised if he has noboby in mind right now. Wharton didn't deserve his pay and he didn't want to take a paycut. Backup plan or not, he had to go.

[Proudiddy]

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@JosephPerson Charlotte has been awarded an NFL franchise along with Jacksonville, FL. More to come.

[XClown1986]

Can't remember where I read it, but Wharton graded out as our worst O-lineman last year. Thanks for the years Travelle.

[KillerKat]

So right now Mack Bernadeau and Hangman are the starting guards?

Bernadeau isn't on the team. Byron Bell and Hangartner are our guards.

[rico6]

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lol?

[klumme]

So do we take him back on a cheaper contract or was he not interested in a paycut?

If by cheap extension you mean "pay cut," yes. RT @TheKurb: Think they offered a cheap extension and he turned it down ?

Thank you Kurb ;)

[panther4life]

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Person is pissed off because he wanted to write in the home and garden section. He has no interest in sports, and barley makes above minimum wage. (at least that's what i gather from his panthers coverage)

[panther4life]

Bernadeau isn't on the team. Byron Bell and Hangartner are our guards.

thanks dude, couldnt remember.