Carolina Panthers is one of the teams who are struggling the most this season. They have suffered hard-hitting losses and, as a result, planning to change the team composition in the middle of the season. After head coach Matt Rhule was shown the door, the Panthers are listening to potential trade offers for 26-year-old Running Back, Christian McCaffrey.
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In the five games he played this season, McCaffrey completed 324 yards on 72 carries. The young talent has two rushing scores and one receiving score. Earlier he was signed for a four-year $64 million extension, the richest contract for a running back in NFL history at that time. However, the Panthers are open to a realistic offer. The fans were quick to react to the fresh development.
This user had an alternative offer.
Wentz for McCaffery
— agupta20854 (@agupta20854) October 15, 2022
This user said it was time.
It’s time
— Titus (@Titus_252) October 15, 2022
A user reacted to it this way.
Bills would be dope
— seajay (@wsgseajay) October 15, 2022
This user expected a first-round pick.
Nothing less than a first round pick
— Johnathan (@Taqquilas) October 15, 2022
A fan had a negative reaction about giving big money to RBs.
They’ve been doing that’s since they signed the contract… never give big money to your RB
— 🔛🔝🔜 (@ChadFinkoStinko) October 15, 2022
A user is worried about the price tag.
Would be an ideal 3rd down pass catching back for the Patriots, but not at that price tag
— Lucky Kalanges (@deelucks) October 15, 2022
This fan had a prediction.
I can see him going to the either of the following teams:
Rams
Chiefs
Patriots
Broncos— Naz (3-2) FUCK THE PHINS (@TakeFlight_NYJ) October 15, 2022
When the Panthers made changes after a series of setbacks this season
Earlier, the Panthers revamped their coaching staff, as they fired Head Coach Matt Rhule. The 47-year-old coach engaged with the Panthers from 2020 to 2022. Earlier, he was called up for a longer tenure. However, team owner David Tepper replaced Rhule with Steve Wilks. At present, they continue their revamp in the middle of the season. Panthers fans expressed their views about McCaffrey’s potential exit.
This fan was analytical about the deal.
The Panthers probably would have to pay a significant amount of McCaffrey's, which comes with a huge salary cap hit in 2023/24.
— Kenneth Pleasant (@pleakenray89) October 16, 2022
A user was not hopeful.
Just because they’re listening to the calls doesn’t mean they are going to trade him. It will have be a major deal in order for somebody to take the best guy on our roster.
— Jamie Reavis (@jamesreavis95) October 15, 2022
This fan posted a GIF.
Let’s make it happen boys pic.twitter.com/bL9aRmHeb1
— Jeff Addo (@JAddo301) October 15, 2022
A user said he is late by two years.
A couple years too late
— Action Jackson 🌩 (@jusreggie) October 15, 2022
Another fan was worried about injuries.
Nobody wants to pay top dollar for a RB that’s always hurt
— Brad (@TheRealMister_B) October 15, 2022
Meanwhile, All-Pro running back said it is tough to see a coach lose his job. The experienced campaigner admitted NFL is a result-oriented business. “For us, as much as we love Coach, we’ve got to continue and move on. That’s what he’d want us to,” the 26-year-old McCaffrey said.
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The coming weeks are crucial for Christian McCaffrey and the Panthers
Everything went haywire for the Panthers this season. They are the bottom-placed team in the NFC South. The Panthers lost four out of the five games. Their latest defeat led to the sacking of their coach. The Panthers meet the Rams on Monday. In the next week, they will be up against NFL GOAT Tom Brady and Buccaneers.
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Christian McCaffrey spent his entire six-year career in Carolina. He appeared in every game for the Panthers in the first three years of his career. However, in the last two seasons, he suffered many injuries. McCaffrey appeared in just 10 games combined in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. The star campaigner would hope for better times ahead, just like the Panthers.
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