Panthers yank tag from Josh Norman, who becomes a free agent

Rev · Apr 21, 2016

BipolarFan said:
Maybe they didn't want the distraction of a disgruntled player on the team?

He wouldn't be disgruntled going into a contract year.

Well, disgruntled at the front office but play would still be at a high level.

dallen · Apr 21, 2016

Can someone explain to me why they would cut him instead of letting him negotiate with other teams and getting some kind of compensation? I feel like I am taking crazy pills with no discussing this part of it.

Cotton · Apr 21, 2016

dallen said:
Can someone explain to me why they would cut him instead of letting him negotiate with other teams and getting some kind of compensation? I feel like I am taking crazy pills with no discussing this part of it.

Yeah, it makes zero sense at all.

NoDak · Apr 21, 2016

dallen said:
Can someone explain to me why they would cut him instead of letting him negotiate with other teams and getting some kind of compensation? I feel like I am taking crazy pills with no discussing this part of it.

Because Jerry doesn't have a f'n clue what he's doi...

Sorry. Habit.

Cotton · Apr 21, 2016

NoDak said:
Because Jerry doesn't have a f'n clue what he's doi...

Sorry. Habit.

Jiggyfly · Apr 21, 2016

dallen said:
Can someone explain to me why they would cut him instead of letting him negotiate with other teams and getting some kind of compensation? I feel like I am taking crazy pills with no discussing this part of it.

They did not cut him he is a free agent.

Cotton · Apr 21, 2016

Jiggyfly said:
They did not cut him he is a free agent.

They rescinded the tag. That's basically the same thing as cutting him.

dallen · Apr 21, 2016

Jiggyfly said:
They did not cut him he is a free agent.

Whatever. They had multiple options available that could have benefited them in some way and instead chose to just cut ties with him. If you are going to let him sign with another team why not at least get something back? There is some other bit of information that hasn't been made public yet

Jiggyfly · Apr 21, 2016

Iamtdg said:
They rescinded the tag. That's basically the same thing as cutting him.

No it's not.

Jiggyfly · Apr 21, 2016

dallen said:
Whatever. They had multiple options available that could have benefited them in some way and instead chose to just cut ties with him. If you are going to let him sign with another team why not at least get something back? There is some other bit of information that hasn't been made public yet

I agree, but if teams knew there were issues they would just wait.

And if he did not sign the tender they could not just trade him anywhere.

Cotton · Apr 21, 2016

Jiggyfly said:
No it's not.

You argue semantics more than anyone on this board. They had the tag signed putting him under contract and rescinded it. Good lord.

Angrymesscan · Apr 21, 2016

I'm guessing they'll still get a comp pick next year right...? :unsure

Cowboysrock55 · Apr 21, 2016

dallen said:
Whatever. They had multiple options available that could have benefited them in some way and instead chose to just cut ties with him. If you are going to let him sign with another team why not at least get something back? There is some other bit of information that hasn't been made public yet

I'm not sure but the Panthers brass was pretty clear that they didn't shut the door on Norman returning. I think the 16 mil price tag long term scared the Panthers and they decided having a guy crying on a franchise tag all year wasn't a good idea.

townsend · Apr 21, 2016

I think this would be a much better panthers cast off than the last one. I'd absolutely sign this guy, that would change the entire complexion of our secondary, and allow us to drop Carr for not that much of an upcharge. Elite corners have been a major part of nearly every super bowl team for the last several years. I think we'd be stupid not to look into it.

P_T · Apr 21, 2016

I would like him here for the sole reason of seeing if he could get ODB suspended for a few games by pushing his buttons.

ravidubey · Apr 21, 2016

mschmidt64 said:
If it saves us from drafting Ramsey I'd be all for it.

I almost agree.

ravidubey · Apr 21, 2016

Cowboysrock55 said:
Josh Norman franchise tag was lifted. He is a free agent. Wow

He's perfect for the Jaguars.

They get Fowler back, an aggressive coverage stud in Norman, and whomever they draft in the top 35 picks and they might develop a defense overnight.

ravidubey · Apr 21, 2016

Visiting Washington tomorrow. Make that today.

Not good. Come on, go the the 49ers or Jags.

Plan9Misfit · Apr 22, 2016

ravidubey said:
Visiting Washington tomorrow. Make that today.

Not good. Come on, go the the 49ers or Jags.

I'm surprised that Jerry hasn't tried to sign him. It would give him leverage to cut Carr, and Jerry would convince himself that Norman's "cost" would merely be the delta between Carr's current cap charge and Norman's deal. So if Norman gets $12M per year, Jerry will interpret that as a $3M salary since the other $9M has already been allocated.

townsend · Apr 22, 2016

Plan9Misfit said:
I'm surprised that Jerry hasn't tried to sign him. It would give him leverage to cut Carr, and Jerry would convince himself that Norman's "cost" would merely be the delta between Carr's current cap charge and Norman's deal. So if Norman gets $12M per year, Jerry will interpret that as a $3M salary since the other $9M has already been allocated.

I feel like Stephen's holding the purse strings now. He probably has zero interest in any top FAs.

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