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The firing of Carolina Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman came as a surprise to just about everyone on Monday. People will say that the warning signs were there and that there were whispers, but anyone saying that they 100 percent knew this was coming just watched their nose magically grow.
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There's been more talk from past players about Dave Gettleman than most GMs. It says something given these guys are generally careful in order to not warn off any suitors. Here's some reactions from former players who may hold Gettleman in the highest regard.
Jordan Gross retired early citing Dave Gettleman's handling of the contract as his reasoning. He's off the grid it appears, but he doesn't work with the Panther media anymore as far as I know.
Jon Beason was traded soon after Gettleman's arrival. Today, he remarked about the way he parted ways with the organization, stating, "But for me, it kinda came full circle," he said. "The way that the trade went down between the Giants and the Panthers when I moved on from the Carolina Panthers, it was done in a way that wasn't classy. I didn't want to be the disgruntled player who's saying this, saying that because he was traded. But at the end of the day, you're a first-round pick, you played extremely well for an organization, you're one of the key guys on the team, a new GM comes in and doesn't even give you a handshake on your way out the door."
Listen to the full interview below:
Steve Smith was the most controversial of Dave Gettleman's decisions, and one that many have said did not sit well with Jerry Richardson. It clearly didn't sit well with Smitty, who has been waiting to press send on this tweet for a minute.
Its Okay! Dave I know how you feel..... #agent89🕵🏼 #stevesmithsr pic.twitter.com/czlwuG92Ck
— Steve Smith Sr (@89SteveSmith) July 17, 2017
Then came DeAngelo Williams, which at first looked as if Gettleman had learned to better handle a long-term vet who had deep ties to the organization. Williams held on to it for a moment, or maybe Gettleman got ahead of it, but it didn't take long for Williams to start firing back at Gettleman and the Panthers. Today, he took the team off his hitlist, indicating it was really Gettleman who was the problem.
I want to publicly say @Panthers is off my list of teams I won't play for due to the firing of that snake Dave gettleman! 😎😎👌🏽✊🏽
— DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) July 17, 2017
Hahahahaha didn't suggest that I was but wanted to let people know my list was down to 3 but I can make it 4 again https://t.co/rKPj2ODDOk
— DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) July 17, 2017
Carolina went 15-1 in the 2015 regular season the next year and made a Super Bowl appearance. All was forgiven and forgotten by Panthers fans when it came to Gettleman's turbulent first two years. He seemed to have the master plan until he butted heads with Josh Norman's agent and rescinded the franchise tag. The move left the Panthers secondary in shambles and then forced them to draft three corners, back-to-back-to-back in the 2016 draft. The team stumbled and fumbled through the most severe of Super Bowl hangovers. Josh Norman is still keeping an eye on the situation from Washington.
"👀" 🤔
— *Joshua R. Norman (@J_No24) July 17, 2017
— *Joshua R. Norman (@J_No24) July 17, 2017
Back-peddling from the Norman debacle, Gettleman cut Bene' Benwikere after Julio Jones torched the Panthers secondary to the tune of 300-yds. Benwikere was coming off a major leg injury and was tasked playing the league's best wideout. He didn't have any help either. The move looked like Gettleman needed a scapegoat, while removing some of the blame from his newly drafted corners.
🤔🤔 well well well!!!
— Bené Benwikere (@JustBeneB) July 17, 2017
Mind blown again... I guess it's just how business works tho pic.twitter.com/aOiGTDV61f
— Bené Benwikere (@JustBeneB) July 17, 2017
We found a Gettleman supporter. Colin Cole appreciated the second opportunity given to him by Gettleman.
I was Dave Gettlemen's 1st signing in 2013 after being out of football for 2 years. 3 NFC-S championships & 1 SB showing ain't a bad look.
— Colin Cole (@ColinCole91) July 17, 2017
Philly Brown was friendly on Twitter, stating, "before y'all start making stuff up this has nothing to do with my guy Getelmen." He has his account locked to prevent retweets, but I'm thinking he won't mind me quoting him here.
Hit me up @Cat_Chronicles or CarolinaCatChronicles@gmail.com if you run across any other player reactions.
By Tony Dunn
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I must say that I wasn't 100% surprised when Carolina Panthers General Manager Dave Gettleman rescinded the franchise tag on cornerback Josh Norman.
I was only 95% surprised.
Now, as a fan, I (and indeed, all of you as well) have to consider what Gettleman's track record is. He has been Carolina's GM for four years (or is it five?) but the point being that he already has earned a rather miserly reputation. A few things stick out:
Read MoreIt's the third bitter breakup in three years involving Dave Gettleman, and like Steve Smith and DeAngelo Williams before, tales of the shattered relationship are mired in finger pointing, betrayal, and ill-will.
Read MoreGettleman and Rivera both took the podium this morning for what was supposed to be all about a pre-draft press conference. But not even 24 hours after rescinding the franchise tag Pro Bowl cornerback Josh Norman, the presser started a little differently than expected, which included Gettleman reading a prepared script. Here are some things to take away from the surprising move.
Read MoreJosh Norman has been the talk of the Panthers off-season. Franchised tag by the Panthers last month, the budding star is seeking the big payday, but Carolina prefers a rental. Because of the situation surrounding the Norman's contract negotiations, he's expected to miss the Panthers conditional training
Read MoreWide receivers have a reputation for being divas. It's been a while, however, since we've had a top-rate wideout embrace the role. The stars, the Calvin Johnsons and the A.J. Greens have had much more measured personalities than the Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocincos of past. It looks as if Odell Beckham, Jr is going retro and putting the diva back in the position. The problem is that he's also a whiny, sensitive, b*&ch about it as well.
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Read MoreArguably the league’s best receiver versus the best corner, Odell Beckham, Jr. squared off against Josh Norman. It was the matchup everyone wanted to see. Two big-time players with equally big-time personalities. It was a match that couldn’t disappoint, but it did when OBJ seemed to have a near psychotic break as the two players clashed.
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