Gil Brandt: Hakeem Nicks to Panthers Make Sense

[h0llywood]

 

 

 

Giants receive:

» Jonathan Stewart, running back

 

Panthers receive:

» Hakeem Nicks, receiver

Why it would make sense: Presuming Stewart, who started the season on the physically unable to perform list after undergoing offseason ankle surgery, is fully healthy, this deal would help both teams. The Giants need running back help, and Stewart is still a relatively young guy (26) who did top 1,000 yards from scrimmage (including 1,133 rushing yards in 2009) in two of the past four seasons. ThePanthers, meanwhile, could use a talented receiver like Nicks, who has the potential to give Cam Newton a great boost. While veteran Steve Smith would continue to be the No. 1 receiver in Carolina this season, the Panthers could likely convince Nicks that he would be the man in the future. Stewart, who has conceivably been made expendable by the resurgence of DeAngelo Williams (10th in the NFL with 394 rushing yards), could turn out to be the long-term answer for New York at running back.

Trades are often easier to pull off when both parties have a prior relationship, which is why I could see a deal between the Panthers and the Giants actually happening. Carolina general manager Dave Gettleman came over from the Giants' front office, and I'd imagine that he has a good working rapport with his former colleagues. Gettleman is a straight shooter and the Giants know that; they'd likely feel they could trust him regarding Stewart's health.

Of course, the Giants have shot down rumors that they're interested in moving Nicks. But they're still 0-6, and Nicks is still in the last year of his contract. Anything can happen.

 

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000264417/article/hakeem-nicks-to-panthers-among-trades-that-would-make-sense

 

His proposal would be Stewart for Nicks. Could the cap gurus enlighten me on the money implications? The more that people talk about it, I hope that it becomes even more of a reality. 

[Jangler]

Carolina Panthers north?

[Jakob]

Make it happen G man

[4Corners]

Not going to happen. At least not for Stewart. Why would they trade for a RB who is still a few weeks away?

 

 

[jtnc]

And we pray, and we pray, and we pray...everyday, everyday, everyday, everyday.

[Cary Kollins]

[TruCatzFan]

Here we go again! This thread will go for 16 pages for no reason at all.

NOT GONNA HAPPEN

#StopDreaming

[h0llywood]

And we pray, and we pray, and we pray...everyday, everyday, everday.

[4Corners]

Realistically, what type of contract do you see Nicks be awarded? Not exactly a "contract year" type of production for a young WR with a lot of FB left in him. 

[TruCatzFan]

Oh wait... No... It all makes sense now! Lets give Beason away for peanuts and then trade away a young RB for Nicks, when by all accounts it appears that LaFell has cemented the same role on our team as Nicks would give us.

Oh but wait, Nicks is way better than LaFail TCF....and has been doing it for longer. And Stewart hasn't seen the field in like 4 years... So we should just trade Stew for another "late round pick" because at least we'd get something for him and offload his horrible contract and save tons of money!

TCF you're such a moron! Nicks is so awesome, plus he's from Carolina!!! Just look at his production this year... Nicks is totally worth trading Stewart for...GOSH!

Am I doing it right?

[TheRed]

No, it doesn't. We need OL help, not one injury prone 50+ million dollar WR.

[Montsta]

Oh wait... No... It all makes sense now! Lets give Beason away for peanuts and then trade away a young RB for Nicks, when by all accounts it appears that LaFell has cemented the same role on our team as Nicks would give us.

Oh but wait, Nicks is way better than LaFail TCF....and has been doing it for longer. And Stewart hasn't seen the field in like 4 years... So we should just trade Stew for another "late round pick" because at least we'd get something for him and offload his horrible contract and save tons of money!

TCF you're such a moron! Nicks is so awesome, plus he's from Carolina!!! Just look at his production this year... Nicks is totally worth trading Stewart for...GOSH!

Am I doing it right?

No, you're not.

[TruCatzFan]

No, you're not.

LOL

[Peppers90 NC]

if i were the Giants and the Panthers made this proposition, I'd chuckle and kindly hang up the phone.