The Carolina Panthers have traded Pro Bowl edge rusher Brian Burns to another team for a second and fifth round pick on 2024-03-11, a decision that has sparked widespread criticism among fans and analysts. This trade comes 16 months after the Panthers declined an offer from the Los Angeles Rams that included two first-round picks and a second-round pick for Burns. Critics argue that the Panthers' current management is facing backlash for a decision made by the previous regime, which turned down more valuable draft picks that they would never have the chance to use. The trade has led to questions about the Panthers' strategy, with some suggesting it indicates a direction towards acquiring the first pick in next year's draft, as discussed on 2024-03-12.
Panthers in a fast car towards the 1st pick in next yearβs draft. https://t.co/xhtAPdlXzv
This is when business when other teams know they trying to trade a player theyβre not gonna give up the first-rounder. https://t.co/I5PRHexIj5
The Panthers trading Brian Burns for a 2nd round pick and a 5th round pick makes no sense. Why would they do that?
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.@Panthers WHAT ARE WE DOING?!?!? No first round pick for McCaffrey a few years back and now none for Burns?!?! Are we just fire bombing the whole team here or what? I usually donβt comment on these kinds of things but itβs just becoming slow torture at this point.
The Panthers' current regime getting ripped because the previous one turned down draft picks they would never ultimately get to use for Brian Burns FEELS like "Amari Cooper was traded for a fifth round pick?" levels of analysis ngl
The Panthers' current regime getting ripped because the previous one turned down draft picks they would never ultimately get to use for Brian Burns FEELS like "Amari Cooper was traded for a fifth round pick?" levels of depth of analysis ngl
The Panthers' current regime is getting ripped because the previous one turned down draft picks they would never ultimately get to use for Brian Burns FEELS like "Amari Cooper was traded for a fifth round pick?" levels of depth of analysis ngl
A second and fifth for Brian Burns, 16 months after the Panthers turned down two firsts and a second from the Rams for their Pro Bowl edge rusher. https://t.co/74HwrHd7ik
A second and fifth(s) for Brian Burns, 16 months after the Panthers turned down two firsts and a second from the Rams for their Pro Bowl edge rusher. https://t.co/74HwrHd7ik
Reminder: #Panthers couldβve traded Brian Burns for two first round picks not too long ago. Now have to settle for a 2nd and a 5th.