PANTHERS RESTRUCTURE TE IAN THOMAS' CONTRACT

This may have been a "restructure" in name only.  The reality of it is... Ian Thomas has agreed to take some salary cuts  over the next couple of years. So, it's actually a "reworked" contract with different money (LESS..) involved.  I'm happy to have Thomas, but i expect him to take a backseat to Hayden Hurst. Ian Thomas (and probably Tommy Tremble..) will see infrequent use except in two TE sets. My GUESS...

No disrespect meant to Thomas, but Hayden Hurst is a MUCH better all-around Tight End than Ian Thomas.  But, if they use the offense I expect them to, you can expect to see Ian Thomas get more looks this season than before.

Other than for blocking, I actually prefer Tommy Tremble. He has good hands and he can play out of the back field as well as on the line.