At this point Drew Rosenhaus might as well be added to the Carolina Panthers' inner circle. Between negotiating Charles Johnsons' extension, representing Greg Olsen in his trade and extension and now helping the Panthers extend Jon Beason we should all probably shower him in kisses right now, but I'm sure he'd rather his commission on these deals.

The Carolina Panthers and Beason agreed today to a 5 year, $50 million extension with $25 million guaranteed. Beason is the heart and soul of the team, and right now I have a smile so wide across my face that my meager bone structure can't contain it.

I'll be one to say it... it was worth it; the purge, the sacrifice... for this week, it was worth it. The core is intact, there is more talent on the roster now than I can remember and we still have the new coaches to look forward to as they bring exciting football to the Carolinas. Cloud nine can take a hike, because I'm floating higher.