The Carolina Panthers announced on Friday afternoon that the team and tight end Ian Thomas had agreed to terms on a three-year contract worth $16.95 million, with $8 million guaranteed. The deal includes $11.5 million over the first two years. Was it smart for the Panthers to re-sign Thomas in what is a tight end rich free agency class? Can Ben McAdoo get the most out of Thomas in 2022?The NFL world descends upon Indianapolis this week for the annual Scouting Combine. This week is when NFL rumors start to heat up with free agency a few weeks away. Will the Panthers put together the framework of a deal to bring in a new QB? Or is the team better off biting the bullet and sticking with Sam Darnold for another season?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices