https://panthersfanz.com/board/ Mon, 18 May 2026 13:07:39 +0000 MyBB https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2317 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:39:47 -0600 Ladypanther]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2317 Good for DJ.  Bet he does well there.  Seemed like he was not a Ben Johnson guy.  Brady gets back and old friend.]]> Good for DJ.  Bet he does well there.  Seemed like he was not a Ben Johnson guy.  Brady gets back and old friend.]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2305 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:21:27 -0600 Ladypanther]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2305 https://www.nfl.com/news/florida-senate-...st-players

No longer the head coach of his Northwestern (Miami) alma mater, Teddy Bridgewater continues to make an impact for high school football in the state of Florida.

The Florida Senate on Thursday unanimously passed CS/CS/SB 178, known as the "Teddy Bridgewater Act," which authorizes K-12 head coaches to use $15,000 in personal funds per year to support student-athlete welfare.

The bill was immediately certified by a 38-0 vote.

Officially, the act requires, "the Florida High School Athletic Association to adopt bylaws authorizing a head coach to support the welfare of a student by using personal funds to provide certain effects to the student; requiring the head coach to report such use of personal funds to the association; providing that such use of personal funds is presumed not to be an impermissible benefit, etc."

Bridgewater, once a star quarterback at Northwestern, returned to his alma mater and promptly coached the Bulls to a Class 3A state title in 2024. However, after admitting to covering food and transportation costs for his players while seeking financial aid from supporters, he was suspended from coaching the team in 2025 for providing prohibited benefits.

Previously ruled as delivering impermissible benefits, Bridgewater's actions led to a bill proposed by Sen. Shervin Jones that will now move to the House of Representatives for a second chamber vote and, should it pass, be sent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to potentially be signed into a law.

Good for them. Teddy was punished because he cared about his players.]]> https://www.nfl.com/news/florida-senate-...st-players

No longer the head coach of his Northwestern (Miami) alma mater, Teddy Bridgewater continues to make an impact for high school football in the state of Florida.

The Florida Senate on Thursday unanimously passed CS/CS/SB 178, known as the "Teddy Bridgewater Act," which authorizes K-12 head coaches to use $15,000 in personal funds per year to support student-athlete welfare.

The bill was immediately certified by a 38-0 vote.

Officially, the act requires, "the Florida High School Athletic Association to adopt bylaws authorizing a head coach to support the welfare of a student by using personal funds to provide certain effects to the student; requiring the head coach to report such use of personal funds to the association; providing that such use of personal funds is presumed not to be an impermissible benefit, etc."

Bridgewater, once a star quarterback at Northwestern, returned to his alma mater and promptly coached the Bulls to a Class 3A state title in 2024. However, after admitting to covering food and transportation costs for his players while seeking financial aid from supporters, he was suspended from coaching the team in 2025 for providing prohibited benefits.

Previously ruled as delivering impermissible benefits, Bridgewater's actions led to a bill proposed by Sen. Shervin Jones that will now move to the House of Representatives for a second chamber vote and, should it pass, be sent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to potentially be signed into a law.

Good for them. Teddy was punished because he cared about his players.]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2295 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:19:32 -0600 Hobbit99]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2295
Anyway — What did you see? Any surprises??]]>
Anyway — What did you see? Any surprises??]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2280 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:14:17 -0600 Hobbit99]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2280
These last playoff games are always tough, but the Hawks look like winners right now. The Patriots are going to have tough sledding against this team.

Final: 31-27 Seahawks]]>
These last playoff games are always tough, but the Hawks look like winners right now. The Patriots are going to have tough sledding against this team.

Final: 31-27 Seahawks]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2277 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:07:03 -0600 Firstchance]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2277 https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2266 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:39:17 -0600 Hobbit99]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2266
Anyway here is a list (currently) of the teams that will be on the hunt for a HC.


ARIZONA CARDINALS -- Fired HC Jonathon Gannon (3 years - 15-36 W-L record (reg. season))

ATLANTA FALCONS -- Fired HC Raheem Morris (2 years - 16-18 W-L record (reg. season))

BALTIMORE RAVENS -- Fired HC John Harbaugh (18 years - 180-113 W-L record (reg. season) 13-11 W-L (playoffs) - 1 Super Bowl)

CLEVELAND BROWNS -- Fired HC Kevin Stefanski (6 years - 45-56 W-L record (reg. season) 1-2 W-L (playoffs))

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS -- Fired HC Pete Carroll (1 year - 3-14 W-L record (reg. season))

MIAMI DOLPHINS -- Fired HC Mike McDaniel (4 years - 35-33 W-L record (reg. season) 0-2 W-L (playoffs))

NY GIANTS -- Fired HC Brian Daboll (Mid-season - 3 1/2 years - 20-40-1 W-L record (reg.season) 1-1 W-L (playoffs))

PITTSBURGH STEELERS -- HC Mike Tomlin resigned (19 years - 193-114-2 W-L record (reg. season) 8-12 W-L (playoffs) - 1 Super Bowl)

TENNESSEE TITANS -- Fired HC Brian Callahan (Mid-season - 1 1/2 years - 4-19 W-L record (reg.season))


There are several HCs here that are surprising and a couple of them are VERY surprising. Both John Harbaugh and Mike Tomlin are shocking. Harbaugh was fired and Tomlin QUIT. In addition, Pete Carroll surprised me because he wasn't really given a chance. He was like a sacrificial lamb. Strange....  Raheem Morris (Falcons) surprised me as well. Only two years and the Falcons had started to 'jell'. They looked pretty decent the last half of the year.

So what are you thinking about these HCs. Who gets another chance in 2026 ..... and where.??  Who are the rest of these teams going to hire...?? New, untested HCs..??]]>
Anyway here is a list (currently) of the teams that will be on the hunt for a HC.


ARIZONA CARDINALS -- Fired HC Jonathon Gannon (3 years - 15-36 W-L record (reg. season))

ATLANTA FALCONS -- Fired HC Raheem Morris (2 years - 16-18 W-L record (reg. season))

BALTIMORE RAVENS -- Fired HC John Harbaugh (18 years - 180-113 W-L record (reg. season) 13-11 W-L (playoffs) - 1 Super Bowl)

CLEVELAND BROWNS -- Fired HC Kevin Stefanski (6 years - 45-56 W-L record (reg. season) 1-2 W-L (playoffs))

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS -- Fired HC Pete Carroll (1 year - 3-14 W-L record (reg. season))

MIAMI DOLPHINS -- Fired HC Mike McDaniel (4 years - 35-33 W-L record (reg. season) 0-2 W-L (playoffs))

NY GIANTS -- Fired HC Brian Daboll (Mid-season - 3 1/2 years - 20-40-1 W-L record (reg.season) 1-1 W-L (playoffs))

PITTSBURGH STEELERS -- HC Mike Tomlin resigned (19 years - 193-114-2 W-L record (reg. season) 8-12 W-L (playoffs) - 1 Super Bowl)

TENNESSEE TITANS -- Fired HC Brian Callahan (Mid-season - 1 1/2 years - 4-19 W-L record (reg.season))


There are several HCs here that are surprising and a couple of them are VERY surprising. Both John Harbaugh and Mike Tomlin are shocking. Harbaugh was fired and Tomlin QUIT. In addition, Pete Carroll surprised me because he wasn't really given a chance. He was like a sacrificial lamb. Strange....  Raheem Morris (Falcons) surprised me as well. Only two years and the Falcons had started to 'jell'. They looked pretty decent the last half of the year.

So what are you thinking about these HCs. Who gets another chance in 2026 ..... and where.??  Who are the rest of these teams going to hire...?? New, untested HCs..??]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2255 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:29:36 -0600 Firstchance]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2255 https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2243 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:23:17 -0600 Hobbit99]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2243
Now - Breaking News - A second Diggs brother (Trevon) has been released (waived) by the Cowboys. Trevon Diggs is a 6-year veteran and a "star" CB. ---- IMHO, I believe his 'star' is falling. He was a twice selected Pro-Bowl CB but has not delivered over the past three years. In fact he has played in only 19 of 47 games since he signed his extension in 2023.

After 24 hours on the waiver wire, Trevon will be a Free Agent. I seriously doubt that any team will pick up his current contract -- although there is (apparently) no "guaranteed money" left on the contract, so anything is possible. The real question is... Does any team want to sign this guy..???

Another real question is.... Does anyone really care..???

PEOPLE.com: https://people.com/cowboys-cut-traevon-d...t-11877503

MSN.com: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/tre...0af8&ei=17]]>
Now - Breaking News - A second Diggs brother (Trevon) has been released (waived) by the Cowboys. Trevon Diggs is a 6-year veteran and a "star" CB. ---- IMHO, I believe his 'star' is falling. He was a twice selected Pro-Bowl CB but has not delivered over the past three years. In fact he has played in only 19 of 47 games since he signed his extension in 2023.

After 24 hours on the waiver wire, Trevon will be a Free Agent. I seriously doubt that any team will pick up his current contract -- although there is (apparently) no "guaranteed money" left on the contract, so anything is possible. The real question is... Does any team want to sign this guy..???

Another real question is.... Does anyone really care..???

PEOPLE.com: https://people.com/cowboys-cut-traevon-d...t-11877503

MSN.com: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/tre...0af8&ei=17]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2178 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:14:05 -0600 Ladypanther]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2178
"It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family," the team said in a statement.

He was 24.

The team did not disclose any details of how Kneeland died.

Kneeland was the Cowboys' second-round pick out of Western Michigan in 2024, No. 56 overall. In Monday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals, he scored the Cowboys' first touchdown, recovering a blocked punt in the end zone.

The Cowboys are on their bye week and are not scheduled to return to practice until Monday.


So tragic.]]>
"It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning. Marshawn was a beloved teammate and member of our organization. Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family," the team said in a statement.

He was 24.

The team did not disclose any details of how Kneeland died.

Kneeland was the Cowboys' second-round pick out of Western Michigan in 2024, No. 56 overall. In Monday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals, he scored the Cowboys' first touchdown, recovering a blocked punt in the end zone.

The Cowboys are on their bye week and are not scheduled to return to practice until Monday.


So tragic.]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2174 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:53:43 -0600 Hobbit99]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2174 Only one game suspension...

Luvu has had a "run" of penalties and post-game fines by the league this year. All apparently for the "Hip-Drop". This was the third or fourth time he was caught...]]> Only one game suspension...

Luvu has had a "run" of penalties and post-game fines by the league this year. All apparently for the "Hip-Drop". This was the third or fourth time he was caught...]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2118 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:47:06 -0500 Josh21]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2118 https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2083 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 21:26:50 -0500 Hobbit99]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2083
Jaguars Kicker, Cam Little, second year pro out of Arkansas, drafted in the 6th round by Jacksonville last year.

Kicked a 70 yd FG with distance to spare.

Story Here:  https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/jag...97ee&ei=54]]>
Jaguars Kicker, Cam Little, second year pro out of Arkansas, drafted in the 6th round by Jacksonville last year.

Kicked a 70 yd FG with distance to spare.

Story Here:  https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/jag...97ee&ei=54]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2036 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:42:49 -0500 Hobbit99]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2036
So, lets mention a few things that seem to be raising their ugly heads this year. 

Contract Disputes; Contract Disputes; Contract Disputes ..... 

Players who think they're indispensable and "deserve" being treated "special". It's another way to say "entitled". They're SO special that their crap doesn't stink. AND agents are promoting this self-serving behavior even though contract terms for rookies (draftees..), money, language, etc., is written for everyone equally in the negotiated contract between the NFLPA and the NFL.

Holdouts are part of "contract disputes" (usually..).  This year there are some "notable" holdouts for various reasons...

Rookies (draftees) wanting "GUARANTEED MONEY". YES, you heard that right -- having never played a snap of NFL professional football.

Other draftees wanting 'special' language in their contract .... even though they are unproven and have NEVER played NFL football.

Agents drawing "a line in the sand" and trying to hold up a whole group of draftees from signing their contracts as an expression of "power". Playing "Hardball" with owners and teams over 'special considerations'.


So far this year, there are forty (40) rookie draftees that are unsigned. Of these, four (4) are 1st round selections. There are six (6) unsigned 4th round selections. There are no 3rd rounders left unsigned. BUT -- there are thirty (30) 2nd round selections who thus far have refused to sign their rookie contracts.  In the first round, there is #2 Travis Hunter (Jaguars) - no one seems to know why. ???  There is #17 Shemar Stewart (Bengals) - There is a LOT of crap being thrown about by the agent about this one.  There is #20 Jahdae Barron (Broncos) - Unknown ???  There is #30 Maxwell Hairston (Bills) - Unknown ???

Of the six 4th rounders... There are #103 Chimera Dike (Titans); #104 Bhayshul Tuten (Jaguars); #105 Cam Skattebo (Giants); #106 Craig Woodsen (Patriots); #107 Jack Kiser (Jaguars); #109 Deone Walker (Bills); #113 C.J. West (49ers). I know there are seven (7) listed here, one or more of them have potentially signed.  

That leaves thirty (30) more rookie draftees unsigned.  These are ALL 2nd rounders, to include the Panthers Nic Scourton. The easiest way is to mention that only TWO (2) 2nd round selections have signed. Those are Jayden Higgins (Texans), and Carsen Schwessinger (Browns) at the top of the 2nd (#33, #34). These were (apparently) "fully guaranteed" contracts. As you can imagine, this started a landslide of "ME TOO" contract demands by the agents who decided to pounce on the opportunity --- and ALL of the rest of the 2nd round remains unsigned...

There are more stories to be told as well. I'll probably add some more, but you guys jump in here too. All the weird and unusual stuff showing up this year.  This is the place for it...
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So, lets mention a few things that seem to be raising their ugly heads this year. 

Contract Disputes; Contract Disputes; Contract Disputes ..... 

Players who think they're indispensable and "deserve" being treated "special". It's another way to say "entitled". They're SO special that their crap doesn't stink. AND agents are promoting this self-serving behavior even though contract terms for rookies (draftees..), money, language, etc., is written for everyone equally in the negotiated contract between the NFLPA and the NFL.

Holdouts are part of "contract disputes" (usually..).  This year there are some "notable" holdouts for various reasons...

Rookies (draftees) wanting "GUARANTEED MONEY". YES, you heard that right -- having never played a snap of NFL professional football.

Other draftees wanting 'special' language in their contract .... even though they are unproven and have NEVER played NFL football.

Agents drawing "a line in the sand" and trying to hold up a whole group of draftees from signing their contracts as an expression of "power". Playing "Hardball" with owners and teams over 'special considerations'.


So far this year, there are forty (40) rookie draftees that are unsigned. Of these, four (4) are 1st round selections. There are six (6) unsigned 4th round selections. There are no 3rd rounders left unsigned. BUT -- there are thirty (30) 2nd round selections who thus far have refused to sign their rookie contracts.  In the first round, there is #2 Travis Hunter (Jaguars) - no one seems to know why. ???  There is #17 Shemar Stewart (Bengals) - There is a LOT of crap being thrown about by the agent about this one.  There is #20 Jahdae Barron (Broncos) - Unknown ???  There is #30 Maxwell Hairston (Bills) - Unknown ???

Of the six 4th rounders... There are #103 Chimera Dike (Titans); #104 Bhayshul Tuten (Jaguars); #105 Cam Skattebo (Giants); #106 Craig Woodsen (Patriots); #107 Jack Kiser (Jaguars); #109 Deone Walker (Bills); #113 C.J. West (49ers). I know there are seven (7) listed here, one or more of them have potentially signed.  

That leaves thirty (30) more rookie draftees unsigned.  These are ALL 2nd rounders, to include the Panthers Nic Scourton. The easiest way is to mention that only TWO (2) 2nd round selections have signed. Those are Jayden Higgins (Texans), and Carsen Schwessinger (Browns) at the top of the 2nd (#33, #34). These were (apparently) "fully guaranteed" contracts. As you can imagine, this started a landslide of "ME TOO" contract demands by the agents who decided to pounce on the opportunity --- and ALL of the rest of the 2nd round remains unsigned...

There are more stories to be told as well. I'll probably add some more, but you guys jump in here too. All the weird and unusual stuff showing up this year.  This is the place for it...
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]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2014 Wed, 21 May 2025 22:15:12 -0500 Ladypanther]]> https://panthersfanz.com/board/showthread.php?tid=2014 https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/4525...ay-dies-65


INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts owner Jim Irsay, who had led the team since 1997 and presided over one of the storied franchise's greatest eras, died Wednesday. He was 65.

"We are devastated to announce our beloved Owner & CEO, Jim Irsay, passed away peacefully in his sleep this afternoon," Colts chief operating officer Pete Ward said in a statement released by the team. "Jim's dedication and passion for the Indianapolis Colts in addition to his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, his love for his family were unsurpassed."

Irsay is survived by his daughters Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson; his ex-wife and his daughters' mother, Meg Coyle; and 10 grandchildren.

Irsay-Gordon, his eldest daughter, is seen as the most involved in team operations and took her father's place during his NFL suspension in 2014 after his DWI arrest.

"We were deeply saddened to learn of Jim Irsay's passing today. Jim was a friend, and a man deeply committed to his family, the game, the Colts, and the Indianapolis community," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "He led with integrity, passion and care for the Colts' players, coaches and staff, and his courageous work in support of mental health will be a lasting legacy. ... On behalf of the entire NFL, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Jim's daughters and their families, and to his many friends throughout the NFL."

Irsay's health came under scrutiny when he was hospitalized after first responders found him unresponsive in his bedroom in December 2023, with police characterizing the incident in a report as a suspected overdose. The next month, after Irsay was not seen publicly for multiple weeks, the Colts said in a statement that he was being treated for a "severe respiratory illness."


https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5209693...r-ceo-nfl/

Jim Irsay, the eccentric, outspoken, sometimes controversial and largely successful owner of the Indianapolis Colts, who away from the field battled personal demons for decades and later became a fierce champion of addiction awareness and mental health advocacy, died Wednesday. He was 65.

Irsay passed away peacefully in his sleep, the team said in a statement, giving no further details.

“Jim’s dedication and passion for the Indianapolis Colts in addition to his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, his love for his family were unsurpassed,” the statement continued.

Carlie Irsay-Gordon, the oldest of Irsay’s three daughters, is expected to assume principal ownership duties of the team, though Irsay long preferred that she and her sisters Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson would work collectively as co-owners. Chief operating officer Pete Ward and general manager Chris Ballard will also continue their active roles running day-to-day operations of the organization.


Media polite....ok for the family.  Got to think they ]family] worried about this for a long time. ]]> https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/4525...ay-dies-65


INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts owner Jim Irsay, who had led the team since 1997 and presided over one of the storied franchise's greatest eras, died Wednesday. He was 65.

"We are devastated to announce our beloved Owner & CEO, Jim Irsay, passed away peacefully in his sleep this afternoon," Colts chief operating officer Pete Ward said in a statement released by the team. "Jim's dedication and passion for the Indianapolis Colts in addition to his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, his love for his family were unsurpassed."

Irsay is survived by his daughters Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson; his ex-wife and his daughters' mother, Meg Coyle; and 10 grandchildren.

Irsay-Gordon, his eldest daughter, is seen as the most involved in team operations and took her father's place during his NFL suspension in 2014 after his DWI arrest.

"We were deeply saddened to learn of Jim Irsay's passing today. Jim was a friend, and a man deeply committed to his family, the game, the Colts, and the Indianapolis community," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "He led with integrity, passion and care for the Colts' players, coaches and staff, and his courageous work in support of mental health will be a lasting legacy. ... On behalf of the entire NFL, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Jim's daughters and their families, and to his many friends throughout the NFL."

Irsay's health came under scrutiny when he was hospitalized after first responders found him unresponsive in his bedroom in December 2023, with police characterizing the incident in a report as a suspected overdose. The next month, after Irsay was not seen publicly for multiple weeks, the Colts said in a statement that he was being treated for a "severe respiratory illness."


https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5209693...r-ceo-nfl/

Jim Irsay, the eccentric, outspoken, sometimes controversial and largely successful owner of the Indianapolis Colts, who away from the field battled personal demons for decades and later became a fierce champion of addiction awareness and mental health advocacy, died Wednesday. He was 65.

Irsay passed away peacefully in his sleep, the team said in a statement, giving no further details.

“Jim’s dedication and passion for the Indianapolis Colts in addition to his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, his love for his family were unsurpassed,” the statement continued.

Carlie Irsay-Gordon, the oldest of Irsay’s three daughters, is expected to assume principal ownership duties of the team, though Irsay long preferred that she and her sisters Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson would work collectively as co-owners. Chief operating officer Pete Ward and general manager Chris Ballard will also continue their active roles running day-to-day operations of the organization.


Media polite....ok for the family.  Got to think they ]family] worried about this for a long time. ]]>