Did Panthers Make Big Mistake or Brilliant Calculation Letting Josh Norman Walk?

April 21, 2016   ·   Gary Davenport   ·   Jump to comments

Just one week before the NFL draft, surprising news is anything but. Wednesday was no exception, with the Philadelphia Eagles announcing the second blockbuster draft-pick trade of the last week.
However, it was a move involving an established player that dropped jaws around the NFL. In rescinding the franchise tag on cornerback Josh Norman, the Carolina Panthers essentially threw in the towel on one of the cornerstones of a defense the team rode to a berth in Super Bowl 50.
It was a stunning move. But was it a panic-inspired mistake or a shrewd call by a Panthers team willing to sacrifice a piece—any piece—if it best serves the whole?
ESPN's Adam Schefter was among the first to drop Wednesday's second NFL news bombshell:
Not long after the news broke, Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman released a statement bidding adieu to the 28-year-old, per Kevin Patra of NFL.com.
"After a number of conversations with Josh's agent we realized ...

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