Panthers to let Norwell hit Free Agency?

They have too much tied up in that OL.. That's not saying they won't try to get clever with a new contract but its a long shot they keep him. Last I saw they were projected around 11-15 million in space.

A team can start to place tags on players February 20th until March 6 at 4 p.m. Free Agency starts March 14th. If a team tagged a player hoping to work out a long term deal they have until July 16th.

Or hit the draft for a LG.
We'll find out if this is true in 3 weeks, though likely sooner with an announcement or 2.

The first number is from 2017. The next 2 numbers are basically a range of where the 2018 number will be.

Cornerback: $14.212 | $15.212 | $15.04
Defensive end: $16.934 | $17.414 | $17.22
Defensive tackle: $13.387 | $14.159 | $14.00
Linebacker: $14.55 | $15.197 | $15.03
Offensive line: $14.271 | $14.299 | $14.14
Kicker or punter: $4.835 | $5.017 | $4.96
Quarterback: $21.268 | $23.555 | $23.29
Running back: $12.12 | $12.054 | $11.90
Safety: $10.896 | $11.465 | $11.34
Tight end: $9.78 | $10.001 | $9.90
Wide receiver: $15.682 | 16.235 | $16.05

I'm surprised at just how quickly Oline went up.

If it was us, I’d be pissed if we couldn’t figure out some sort of way to make room to tag him. In about 2-3 weeks he could be a Giant. Get him, some more OL and some vet LB’s, hopefully DG can identify talent at those positions alot better than Reese did.

but this would go a long way toward starting to fix the OL.

There will be major competition for his services. Would be a huge get for us, though.

This is a guy we need to be aggressive on.

we sign Norwell and he becomes the exact opposite of Schwartz

hog molly? If so, we'll sign him.

Is about signing real stars and hoping they remain injury free while producing for the team. In most cases teams don’t win on two of the three boxes but they continue to play the FA game with lesser players for Star dollars.

The guy is a good player. But let’s not act like he’s Larry Allen or Will Shields. How many OGs are franchised?

a lot of money tied into Ryan Kalil, Matt Kalil and Trai Turner. They also have Moton who they might swing over to guard. Don't really see them tying 50+ mil a season into their offensive line. Norwell likely becomes the higest paid Guard in the NFL and rightfully so, hes a nasty SOB

In comment 13837682 CT Charlie said:

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hog molly? If so, we'll sign him.

While I am not sure if he has referenced him as such... he fits the profile of a hog molly

In comment 13837689 Rflairr said:

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The guy is a good player. But let’s not act like he’s Larry Allen or Will Shields. How many OGs are franchised?

Not just OG, but centers are also never tagged. The NFL lumps all positions on the OL together and bases the franchise tag off the highest salaries which typically are the Left Tackle.

for a guard.

in 2018 and beyond. I just hope that the money we shell out is worth it.

Everyone remember Schwartz???