Quick recap:

• The Panthers are expected to franchise tag Brian Burns, valued at just over $20 Million.

• Carolina reportedly offered Burns $27M / year for 5 years. Burns is seeking $30M / year.

• The team has until March 5, 2024 to decide if they want to use the tag on Burns.

With each passing day, it's looking more likely they'll franchise tag burns, and $20M is a fair value for someone like Burns. Even if he's tagged, there are still some questions.

1. Will the Panthers tag and trade him? He'll most likely get the team at least a 1st round pick

2. Will they work out a long-term deal before the season?

3. Could we see Burns hold out?

On a positive note, Burns had this to say on X (Twitter) today.

 

 

I'm wondering if he is worth keeping. I mean, we don't have better, but I don't want to mortgage the team on someone who underperformed. 

2 hours ago, Disgruntled Dragon said:

I'm wondering if he is worth keeping. I mean, we don't have better, but I don't want to mortgage the team on someone who underperformed. 

Unless we could get players that could immediately improve the team like a #1 WR, I think we have to keep him. We can't afford to let him go for unproven assets like we did with McCaffrey.

I still think Burns could be worth the contact and wouldn't be surprised if playing got a perennial loser since being drafted plays a role.

I still think if we let him go, he's another guy who blows up with a competitive team. Lol.

20 hours ago, Motorcycle Nerd said:

Unless we could get players that could immediately improve the team like a #1 WR, I think we have to keep him. We can't afford to let him go for unproven assets like we did with McCaffrey.

I still think Burns could be worth the contact and wouldn't be surprised if playing got a perennial loser since being drafted plays a role.

I still think if we let him go, he's another guy who blows up with a competitive team. Lol.

I totally agree. We practically gave away our best offensive pieces. We really need to build a solid offense. 

On 2/23/2024 at 11:49 AM, Disgruntled Dragon said:

I totally agree. We practically gave away our best offensive pieces. We really need to build a solid offense. 

Agreed! And it's tricky though since our Defense was surprisingly stout with Evero the wizard at the helm.

We need to bolster the offense, but if we keep the Defense intact, we should be able to compete if we can score SOME points. Locking down Burns, Luvu, and D. Brown (and Evero) might be enough to keep us in games while the Offense gets going. Losing those guys might make it even harder on the offense. I'm curious to see what path this regime takes in Free Agency and the draft.

44 minutes ago, Motorcycle Nerd said:

Agreed! And it's tricky though since our Defense was surprisingly stout with Evero the wizard at the helm.

We need to bolster the offense, but if we keep the Defense intact, we should be able to compete if we can score SOME points. Locking down Burns, Luvu, and D. Brown (and Evero) might be enough to keep us in games while the Offense gets going. Losing those guys might make it even harder on the offense. I'm curious to see what path this regime takes in Free Agency and the draft.

Yeah. We definitely need to keep Luvu and Derrick brown. 

Brian Burns has officially received the tag. Now it's a matter of whether they trade him or have him play on it this season. It feels like a long term deal isn't happening this offseason.

They really need to lock down Luvu before Free Agency though. He's somebody I'd like to see in Carolina blue for a long time 💙

Agreed. Luvu and Derrick brown. 

The Panthers first big signing of the offseason is Robert Hunt with a 5 year, $100 Million deal. If you don't recognize the name, he's the lineman responsible for one of the best TDs ever (that didn't count). And he's also a hell of a guard. 💪

Bye bye Luvu and Burns 🫡

 

 

 

 Incredibly bummed. 

Giants and Panthers Fans React to the Brian Burns Trade

 

Considering the changes made this offseason and the upcoming schedule, how many wins do you see the Panthers winning this season? Will we see more of the same, an upward trend, PLAYOFFS?! Or.... is the team somehow worse? Looking forward to your thoughts!

Preseason:
Week 1 @ New England Patriots
Week 2 vs New York Jets
Week 3 @ Buffalo Bills

Regular Season:
Week 1 @ New Orleans Saints
Week 2 vs Los Angeles Chargers
Week 3 @ Las Vegas Raiders
Week 4 vs Cincinnati Bengals
Week 5 @ Chicago Bears
Week 6 vs Atlanta Falcons
Week 7 @ Washington Commanders
Week 8 @ Denver Broncos
Week 9 vs New Orleans Saints
Week 10 vs New York Giants (Germany)
Week 11 - BYE
Week 12 vs Kansas City Chiefs
Week 13 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 14 @ Philadelphia Eagles
Week 15 vs Dallas Cowboys
Week 16 vs Arizona Cardinals
Week 17 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

I didn't expect too much out of a week 3 preseason game, but there's are some players who continue to show they deserve a roster spot.

The 2nd and 3rd string defense was playing with more fire against the Jets than I saw from the starters much of last year, which tells me there are some buying into what coach is cooking.

And as Dan Morgan would say. They're showing that have that "dawg" in em. I hope to see more of THAT this week and all season.

The team acquired cornerback Michael Jackson from the Seahawks, in exchange for rookie linebacker Michael Barrett.

The 27-year-old Jackson, originally a fifth-round pick by Dallas in 2019 from Miami, has also spent time with the Lions and Patriots.

The 6-foot-1, 210-pounder has started 21 career games and has an interception and two fumble recoveries.

https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-acquire-cornerback-michael-jackson-trade-seahawks-michael-barrett

A rookie likely in the chopping block for some solid CB depth. Good trade. 👍