Carolina Panthers: Head-Scratching Offseason

I loved the cats from last year. I loved the team we had. I have always backed Carolina as a true/hardcore fan. Rodney Pete, Kevin Greene, and any other old guy they chose to sign (Vinny Testaverde).

Whatever they chose to do, I never critized them. I just went along for the ride, and for the most part of their short franchise lives, it has been a good one.

This offseason just has got to have you saying,"What are they thinking." If not, you probably haven't been paying attention.

First, Peppers wants out. Whoever is in charge seem content on making him play for them this year. We all know he isn't going to play every down. He might not even play at all.

Second, they make no move for Matt Cassel. The Patriots are on Julius Peppers' list of teams he wanted to sign with. They should have made some kind of move to see if they could land the QB.

Third, no Jay Cutler. Another young gun comes on the market and they still make no move. Cutler to Smith—would have sounded nice. Nice for years to come. They have no clear sign of a future at the position. And they let two slip by.

Fourth, extension for Delhomme. I love Delhomme and what he has done. But a five-year extension for an aging QB? This was probably the biggest blow to the fans. I know it was to me.

Steve Smith should be frustrated with the QB situation. I know I am. The Peppers deal, well if he doesn't want to be here, let's get something valuable out of him.

Just please, do something that makes sense.

Fast.