On negotiations with cornerback Josh Norman

“I don’t believe in drafting (and) developing players for other teams. For some reason, it doesn’t make sense. So yes, we’re going to have the conversation and do the best we can. We’re going to try to get a deal done. And if not, there are options, and maybe the tag gets used.”

What it may mean

Gettleman was actually a bit more forthright than expected. He at least held back from coming right out and saying the Panthers are going to use their franchise tag on Norman, even though the entire league assumes that’s where this is headed.