Panthers Apply Franchise Tag to Brian Burns: What's Next?

🔒The Panthers have consistently resisted trading Brian Burns, even when offered two first-round picks.

💰The decision to apply the franchise tag to Burns comes down to evaluating his value and determining if he is worth a big contract.

🔄The Panthers may let Burns go if they believe he has plateaued and is not a superstar-level player.

📉The trade offers made for Burns in the past were unrealistic, as no team would give up two first-round picks and sign him to a lucrative contract.

🔄In an alternate reality, the Panthers accepted a trade offer for Burns and had the first overall pick in this year's draft.

Why did the Panthers apply the franchise tag to Brian Burns?

—The Panthers value Brian Burns as an elite pass rusher and want to retain him. Applying the franchise tag is a way to ensure they have the opportunity to negotiate a contract with him.

Has Brian Burns been traded in the past?

—The Panthers have consistently resisted trade offers for Brian Burns, including one that involved two first-round picks. They view him as a valuable asset to their defense.

What is the value of Brian Burns?

—Brian Burns is a highly skilled pass rusher with the potential to be a superstar. However, the Panthers are evaluating his performance to determine if he is worth a big contract.

Will any team give up two first-round picks for Brian Burns?

—It is unlikely that any team would give up two first-round picks for Brian Burns, considering the high cost and contract requirements. It is more feasible to trade for him at a lower cost.

What if the Panthers had accepted the trade offer for Brian Burns?

—In an alternate reality, the Panthers accepted a trade offer for Brian Burns. This resulted in them having the first overall pick in this year's draft.

00:00The Carolina Panthers have applied the franchise tag to Brian Burns.

00:09In the past, trade offers have been made for Brian Burns, including one with two first-round picks.

00:23It is unlikely that any team would give up two first-round picks for Burns.

00:40The decision to apply the franchise tag to Burns involves evaluating his value and contract requirements.

01:00The Panthers may choose to let Burns go if they feel he has plateaued and is not a superstar player.

02:43In an alternate reality, the Panthers accepted a trade offer for Burns and had the first overall pick in this year's draft.