Cap hit in 2022 for Christian is around $14,000,000. Cap hit for Russell is $37,000,000. Darnold is around $18,000,000. The Panthers have about $26,000,000 in cap space. They can’t take on an additional $23,000,000 for one player. Additionally that would mean they’ve counted $55,000,000 in cap to the qb position.
Eh, they’re really in a bind on this one. They chose to pick up his option before the season last year, banking on him working out. They’re really up the creek without a paddle on this one. They traded away many of their draft picks and offensive line is a huge need. They also have a huge need at QB. They really should go offensive line in the draft but may feel the need to reach for a QB. It’s a make of break year for Rhule so I’m not sure what they will do, but there is no easy answer. Rhule needs to win now but can’t with Darnold. They will have more options in 2023 but Rhule may not live to see the day.
Okay. So, actually somewhat similar to where Seattle is, only without a super talented QB coming off a bad year that is either the beginning of a decline or an abberation.
Seattle needs line help. We need better defensive players across the board.
I'm not in the "trade Russ" camp generally. If he's the only top tier talent on our team, letting him go seems like it cements a three to five year rebuild at best.
I want to retool around Russ and our talented WRs, but I don't know if we have enough picks or cap space to do it right.
Sounds like the Panthers are in a tough spot. I hear that the QBs in this draft aren't likely to go in the top half. So maybe someone talented falls to Carolina and it works out better than expected.
Colin Cowherd reporting Wilson to Denver.
yep...looks official
"One POSSIBLE future. From your point of view... I don't know tech stuff.".... Kyle Reese
more Deshaun Watson to the Panthers rumors
Really cornering the market on the top of the 2018 first round.
Browns are paying about 2/3 of his salary, though he reduced his base salary in exchange for incentives, which I assume Carolina will pay if earned.A new QB in Carolina: The #Panthers are acquiring former No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield from the #Browns for a 2024 conditional 5th-round draft pick, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. Deal is pending a physical. All parties split the financials to make it happen.
Demented and sad, but social, right?
who starts on opening day?
"One POSSIBLE future. From your point of view... I don't know tech stuff.".... Kyle Reese
Seahawks fan says: thank you Panthers!
I've never bought into the anti-Mayfield hype and we didn't give up much. Could be a good move.
I don’t think this really moves the needle much for the Panthers. But as a Bucs fan, I’m far more happy than fearful with this acquisition by a divisional foe.