2015 Off Season thread

[JDR720]

Big things could happen this offseason

1-Will we sign Cam to an extension?
2-What happens with Hardy?
3-Will we cut ties with DeAngelo?
4-Who will we bring in at WR?
5-Will we try and upgrade OL and Secondary?

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[JDR720]

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/b8020030 ... hardy-back

[JDR720]

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[JDR720]

Sean McDermott to interview for Jets head coaching job
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... ching-job/

[JDR720]

Duron Carter to visit Panthers Wednesday
http://espn.go.com/blog/carolina-panthe ... -wednesday

[BeesWax]

I have never hid the fact that I do not think Gettleman is good as a GM. He has a decent eye for talent but I do think his inability to relate to anyone and extreme ability to be a complete jerk will hurt us in FA. This has me worried about our ability to get a LT. Bell is awful and no matter what Gettleman said preseason anyone with eyes knew that was going to be the case. Chandler was also bad and should never have been put in a position to have to start but again terrible planning.

We need a safety to compete and hopefully take Harper's spot. We need a LT to step in and start right away. We could use a third corner because as much as I like Jones he is a bit worrisome in coverage. Last we need a #2 WR to step up and fill in across from Benjamin.

My biggest curiosity is going to be Hardy. I am not sure he is back no matter the outcome but if he is found not guilty then I would have to think the Panthers would consider it.

[JDR720]

Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman prefaced his post-season press briefing Tuesday by saying he wasn't going to talk about contract matters or specific players.

But Gettleman had some interesting insights during the 30-minute presser, and did, in fact, address a few key players who might not be back next season.

A few quick takeaways:

--The Panthers are no longer cap-strapped, but that doesn't mean they're going to target a high-priced free agent such as San Diego offensive tackle King Dunlap.

"Last year we were shopping in the dollar store. I think this year we might be able to move up in class a little bit," Gettleman said.

But then he followed with this: "I said we're going to move up in class, I didn't say we're going to go out and spend big money on a player."

--He did not sound enamored with the play of left tackle Byron Bell this season. And in answering a question about Bell, Gettleman dove-tailed into a brief discussion about improving a team through free agency.

"Byron showed flashes. It's about consistency. I give him a little bit of the benefit of the doubt, it was his first year playing there," Gettleman said. "But I think we've shown if a player shows up that we think is going to make us better, we're going to go get him."

--Gettleman wants to sit down with DeAngelo Williams, before saying anything publicly about the status of the franchise's all-time rushing leader.

This is a departure from last offseason, when Gettleman was widely criticized for discussing the future of Steve Smith before talking to the Panthers' popular, all-time receiving leader.

"I need to talk to DeAngelo, I really do. He's a pro's pro, and he had a tough season," Gettleman said. "The obvious loss of his mom was very, very difficult. He only played six games this year, and it was tough for him. Before I say anything, just know he's a pro's pro. And the way he finished the season, he finished it like a man."

--Gettleman still believes Newton is the franchise quarterback and wants to lock him up with a long-term deal. But Gettleman refused to be pulled into a discussion on this one.

"I believe he’s a franchise quarterback," he said. "I just told you that."

--Gettleman wouldn't tip his hand on Greg Hardy's situation, saying until the domestic violence trial is adjudicated there's nothing to discuss.

But when he was asked whether a player's history of violence against women would keep the Panthers from signing him, Gettleman said: "It would be something that you’d have to really think about. How’s that?"
http://blogs.charlotte.com/panthers/201 ... eason.html

[JDR720]

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[TheKingofSting]

I just don't know if Richardson will resign Hardy after sitting up there and crying in his press conference about domestic violence.

[BeesWax]

If he is found not guilty then why not? I am more worried about our reputation in FA then I am about anything else.

[JDR720]

http://espn.go.com/blog/carolina-panthe ... api_public

signed Mike Brown from the Jags to a futures contract between him, Hill and Carter (if we get him) we could have a solid young core of WR' to help Benjamin

Hopefully getting these guys doesn't mean we dump Philly, i like him quite a bit

[JDR720]

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2015/0 ... ivers.html

[SD2042]

Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman prefaced his post-season press briefing Tuesday by saying he wasn't going to talk about contract matters or specific players.

But Gettleman had some interesting insights during the 30-minute presser, and did, in fact, address a few key players who might not be back next season.

A few quick takeaways:

--The Panthers are no longer cap-strapped, but that doesn't mean they're going to target a high-priced free agent such as San Diego offensive tackle King Dunlap.

"Last year we were shopping in the dollar store. I think this year we might be able to move up in class a little bit," Gettleman said.

But then he followed with this: "I said we're going to move up in class, I didn't say we're going to go out and spend big money on a player."

--He did not sound enamored with the play of left tackle Byron Bell this season. And in answering a question about Bell, Gettleman dove-tailed into a brief discussion about improving a team through free agency.

"Byron showed flashes. It's about consistency. I give him a little bit of the benefit of the doubt, it was his first year playing there," Gettleman said. "But I think we've shown if a player shows up that we think is going to make us better, we're going to go get him."

--Gettleman wants to sit down with DeAngelo Williams, before saying anything publicly about the status of the franchise's all-time rushing leader.

This is a departure from last offseason, when Gettleman was widely criticized for discussing the future of Steve Smith before talking to the Panthers' popular, all-time receiving leader.

"I need to talk to DeAngelo, I really do. He's a pro's pro, and he had a tough season," Gettleman said. "The obvious loss of his mom was very, very difficult. He only played six games this year, and it was tough for him. Before I say anything, just know he's a pro's pro. And the way he finished the season, he finished it like a man."

--Gettleman still believes Newton is the franchise quarterback and wants to lock him up with a long-term deal. But Gettleman refused to be pulled into a discussion on this one.

"I believe he’s a franchise quarterback," he said. "I just told you that."

--Gettleman wouldn't tip his hand on Greg Hardy's situation, saying until the domestic violence trial is adjudicated there's nothing to discuss.

But when he was asked whether a player's history of violence against women would keep the Panthers from signing him, Gettleman said: "It would be something that you’d have to really think about. How’s that?"
http://blogs.charlotte.com/panthers/201 ... eason.html

My condolences. I didn't know that D-Will lost his mom. Very tough loss indeed. I was wondering why didn't play like his usual self.

I believe that the Panthers will bring him back. Like the guy stated above, D-Will is a pro's pro. He's dependable and will play to the best of his abilities.

[JDR720]

http://espn.go.com/blog/carolina-panthe ... api_public

I think they should, need to find a young RB too i dont trust J-Stew to stay healthy

[TheKingofSting]

The last mock I saw had us getting a Offensive Tackle from Pittsburgh.

[mattcampbell]

Well with today's news, should we go after Hardy to bring him back or let him walk? We have a tremendous amount of depth on the dline so I don't think it's a big deal if he walks, especially if Frank gets his crap together and Ealy continues to improve and build upon a solid rookie season.

[TheKingofSting]

Bring him back!

[JDR720]

it depends on how much money it takes, but i wouldn't mind bringing him back at all top 5 DE

[TheKingofSting]

I changed my mind. I kind of want him back but I don't think Richardson will bring him back and is ready to move on.

[JDR720]

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good deal