Cat Crave

It seems like the chances of Brian Burns leaving the Carolina Panthers are increasing. Josina Anderson of CBS Sports revealed that those in power have called off contract talks with the star edge rusher. While the franchise tag seems like the most likely scenario, teams around the league will be monitoring developments closely. If the Panthers see fit - if they feel like it's the best thing for the franchise - then Burns being tagged and traded becomes a realistic option. This would be another top-level performer to depart entering their prime, but the relationship between the player and the organization is rapidly disintegrating when one factors everything into the equation. This could have ramifications on Carolina's offseason plans. Specifically, getting additional draft assets by dealing their best pass-rusher by a considerable margin. It's not ideal, but it's the mess Dan Morgan and Brandt Tilis inherited from the previous regime of complete incompetence.