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aka, teams that wanted to draft him later than 8.

That was definitely getting pushed from somewhere before the draft. A lot of the draft guys started saying it a couple weeks before the draft, Todd Mcshay and a lot of those type of guys all started saying it a lot. Im not saying I agree with it, im just saying it was definitely getting put out there before the draft by some of these guys.

I'm undecided on him and that group right now. Its going to take a few seasons to see if they contribute anything meaningful to the process.

I also am good with Eager and the analytics dudes behind the scenes last year. I think they get more credit for last years draft than Dan honestly.

This is the draft to get a good ILB. I agree with Baldy about Rodriguez. He's definitely the best one in this draft. He could definitely start day 1 and I would love to see him in a Panthers uniform.

I think Rodriguez works there. He is a little undersized for 3-4 honestly and TT ran a 4-2-5 which is really what we ran the most last year and will be running this year. Technically in our 3-4 Wharton wasn’t a starter but when healthy he had plenty of minutes due to us using 4 DL fronts a lot. Lloyd and Rodriguez would be solid starters with Wallace as the depth or coming out when we actually are in a 4-3. 4-2-5 is what you are really wanting your roster built for. We are almost certainly drafting a ILB this draft whether we change or not also.

why would we draft a wr3? also kaye sucks.

I was wrong about tet, but i really do not want him at this pick.

Interesting that he has Reese as a ILB, not an Edge. TD said the same thing (don't think I saw this posted): BTW, TD LOVES him some Rodriguez.

I'm probably way off base, but Cooper's draft profile reminds me too much of XL, at least the weaknesses. KC I could understand a "little" since he's different than what we have. But Cooper just seems like more of the same IMO. Weaknesses Inefficient getting in and out of intermediate breaks. Average contested-catch success for his physical profile. Needs quicker recognition and adjustment on underthrows. Acceleration out of the stem is average. Disappointing effort and physicality when asked to run block.

I want actual playoffs, and would be disappointed losing in play in. We really need to get that 7th or 8th seed. It’ll be a tall task winning 2 in a row from the 9th or 10th seed

A 1st round WR would be a head scratcher because Bryce should be feeding Tmac and Coker as much as possible. The only positive with XL is the fact that he seems fine with being the decoy receiver.

Dillon is an insurance policy if Brooks doesn't play well or can't stay healthy. Panthers don't seem ready to rely on Etienne for any meaningful touches yet.

He is here because Young cant get 1 yard when needed. Its sad that we need to keep an extra back just for that reason, but here we are

The Bengals analogy is a great one! Basically would be if XL (Higgins) and Bryce (Burrow) actually worked. (And Coker is basically Tyler Boyd). If Bryce and XL had shown that level of talent and results. The only way I would be comfortable with drafting a WR in the 1st is if we had actually brought in competition to replace Bryce this offseason and prepared to trade XL before training camp.

That's entirely up to AJ Dillon.

Like I said, those 2 are not cut out for MLB or WLB in a 4-3 base defense. You certainly will have to double dip if you are going to switch. You will need to get a MLB for sure because Lloyd is the weekside backer. You need a middle linebacker from the draft and better depth behind him. Wallace is a backup to Lloyd. Rodriguez is better suited for ILB in a 3-4 base. Its a minor difference but it does matter.

There's no logical reason to think he is. We do this every season. We bring in a mid-tier back to compete and be a spell for Chuba. If Jonathan Brooks can stay healthy I could see AJ Dillon riding the pines, but I still think they will keep him on the team.

Like Montrell Johnson and Anthony Tyus who are both RBs on the roster at the moment

Kirk Cousins heading to Vegas for another bag of money https://www.si.com/nfl/falcons/onsi/news/atlanta-falcons-to-get-minimal-rebate-on-kirk-cousins-contract

All they have to do is play like they want the damn thing and not like they played the last 2 games at home. They should have took exception to getting T-bagged by Maxey, Embiid, and Tatum. Hopefully they can man up against the Suns and Pacers. If they don’t make the playoffs, they have nobody to get mad at but themselves. That would be my motivation.

Omar Cooper Jr had a great pro day yesterday and we have a 30-visit with him. Concepcion is a Charlotte native and could be more what Canales is looking for, but the desire for a shifty WR has some legs to it. I think either would complete our WR room, but prefer selecting a WR until the 3rd round or later. Let’s find out Jalen McMillan or Tez Johnson.

You don't sign former 2nd round picks in March as "camp bodies" Most "camp bodies" come in the form of undrafted free agents

Personally, I don't think so. Here is why: Blocking--our T situation could need help. A 245 lb back can help. If we keep a RB in to block and release, we are able to release a TE without chipping the speed rusher more. It sure seems as if we are going to address a pass-catching TE. Short yardage.