What happens with Kyle Smith?

Panthers fired their GM. What are the chances Rivera brings him in?

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Are you referring to future Football Team GM Marty Hurney?

Because the more I read the more I think it's inevitable Ron brings in a guy he's known for a long time.

Are you referring to future Football Team GM Marty Hurney?

Because the more I read the more I think it's inevitable Ron brings in a guy he's known for a long time.

I think you are right.

The lack of commitment to Smith when RR speaks of him with his close relationship and history with Gurney points to Gurney being hired over Smith.

Keim interviewed the ESPN carolina reporter about Hurney. Goes in depth on his ability as GM and his ties with RR:

https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vQU1QTTcy NjM2MTc5MDM&ep=14&episode=NDE4NWIzODYtNDRkNy0xMWViLTllZGUtOGIzNWY3NT YxZDA1

I think you are right.

Combining the lack of commitment to Smith when RR speaks of him with his close relationship and history with Gurney, indicates we're headed that way.

Keim interviewed the ESPN carolina reporter about Hurney. Goes in depth on his ability as GM and his ties with RR:

https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vQU1QTTcy NjM2MTc5MDM&ep=14&episode=NDE4NWIzODYtNDRkNy0xMWViLTllZGUtOGIzNWY3NT YxZDA1

I heard the podcast the other day. Kyle Smith has done in 3 years of drafting what Hurney has in 14 years, enough said. If Rivera wants to be stupid and lose Smith, let him. Anyone can see what Smith has done in a short amount of time.

I believe the issue isn’t Smith’s drafting or talent evaluation, it’s his inexperience with the rest of the duties of the GM position.

I believe the issue isn’t Smith’s drafting or talent evaluation, it’s his inexperience with the rest of the duties of the GM position.

I’m sure he’s learned quite a bit from his GM father over the years.

I’m sure he’s learned quite a bit from his GM father over the years.

One could say knowledge and experience are two different things. Also, from what I’ve heard about his dad’s tenure as GM...learning from him may not be a positive. 🤷*♂️ We’ll see. I’ve learned over the years not to stress over this stuff since we have no control over it.

What's really frustrating is how many really talented people who have been in the building and have gone on to find success with legitimate ownership.

I mean really. Where were we going with Gruden when LA hired Mcvay. The folks who have been on the inside, who have been privy to the best information to inform such a decision have always gotten it wrong.

There are respected reporters who have compared Smith's talent and approach to that of a prodigy, similar to Mcvay.

It would be a shame if he becomes the next name on the list.

One could say knowledge and experience are two different things. Also, from what I’ve heard about his dad’s tenure as GM...learning from him may not be a positive. 🤷*♂️ We’ll see. I’ve learned over the years not to stress over this stuff since we have no control over it.

Actually his dad did a decent job in Buffalo and SD, he was better than Hurney.

Actually his dad did a decent job in Buffalo and SD, he was better than Hurney.

Also heard he was a grade A ass as well. We will see how it all plays out. Ron knows what he’s doing IMO. I know on other boards people seem to forget the Panthers were a mess and he took them to 15-1 and a Super Bowl.

Also heard he was a grade A ass as well. We will see how it all plays out. Ron knows what he’s doing IMO. I know on other boards people seem to forget the Panthers were a mess and he took them to 15-1 and a Super Bowl.

He has a young, smart and up and coming talent evaluator as good as Beathard and you just don’t risk losing him like you did Sean McVay.